🎸 Guitar Lessons Designed for Real Progress
Creative guitarist. Genre‑spanning musician. Supportive teacher. Charles helps students find their sound — whether you’re a complete beginner or ready to level up.
Charles is a kind, dependable, and welcoming teacher. His passion for music is obvious in the way he approaches teaching.
He adapts lessons to students' skills and interests, and is more than happy to teach whatever songs the student wants to learn.
He is a great teacher for kids and adults alike, always coming to class with a smile and positive attitude. We consider ourselves lucky to have had him as a teacher.
Katherine
Student Review
"My son is loving his guitar lessons at Motive Music Academy. Charles is patient and adapts the lesson to suit my son’s needs and interests."
Alison
Parent Review
"Charles is a great teacher, and he teaches me my favourite songs. I really like my lessons!"
Brodie
Student Review
About me
With 18 years of playing experience and 6 years of teaching, Charles specialises in helping students make meaningful progress every week. His teaching style is calm, supportive and structured around what you want to achieve — from learning chords to improvisation and songwriting.
Charles has performed and studied a wide range of genres, including rock, pop, folk, punk, jazz, funk, and Latin. He brings versatility into his lessons, helping students discover new ideas, broaden their musical vocabulary and develop their own voice.
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Why choose me?
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Personalised lessons built around your goals and musical taste
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Great with beginners and nervous students
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A structured yet flexible approach that adapts as you grow
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Focus on real music, not just grades or exercises
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Supportive, relaxed teaching style that builds confidence
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Experience across many genres, so you can explore your sound
Technique
Build solid foundations that make everything easier — from chord shapes and strumming to picking, timing and tone control. Charles helps students develop the essential skills that unlock confident, expressive playing.
What You’ll Learn
Songs
Learn the music you actually enjoy — whether it’s rock, pop, indie, funk or acoustic favourites. Charles teaches real songs from day one, helping students build confidence, musicality and momentum through the music they love.
Creativity
Explore improvisation, songwriting and your own musical ideas. Charles encourages creative expression in every lesson, helping students develop their own style, experiment with new sounds and grow as musicians.
Meet Charles
Charles is a friendly, experienced guitar tutor who helps students of all ages build confidence, develop their sound and enjoy real music. His lessons are relaxed, modern and tailored to each student’s goals — whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to refine your technique, tone or creativity.
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