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Finlay
- Rate $24
- Response 5h
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Students3
Number of students Finlay has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Finlay has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

$24/hr
1st lesson free
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Rock Guitar
- Jazz Guitar
Relaxed Guitar Lessons for Adults Feeling Stuck or Unsure. I strive to help you naturally develop skills and understanding through teaching music you will love to play.
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Rock Guitar
- Jazz Guitar
Lesson location
Recommended
Finlay is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Finlay
I am a self-taught musician, and while I have learned many different instruments, guitar is the one that's the most expressive and rewarding. I have played for over 12 years and have learned lots of different styles and ways to play to work out my own direction. I am wanting to teach for a few reasons, but the main one is I enjoy watching and guiding people to those AAHHAA moments. I also love knowing that guiding people through learning and instrument is helping those who learn be more mindful. Playing music is one of the few things that is about making every passing moment count which can bring a lot of satisfaction and joy in a world that leans heavily on striving.
About the lesson
- 4th year
- Graduate
- Doctorate
- +3
levels :
4th year
Graduate
Doctorate
Intermediate
Beginner
Advanced
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My approach is relaxed, patient, and focused on enjoyment. Instead of rushing towards “finishing songs” or overwhelming you with theory, we focus on: - Playing by ear - Exploring sounds - Building confidence through small, satisfying wins - Understanding why something feels difficult — and fixing that gently A lot of people quit guitar because good guidance is hard to find. It takes ages sifting through YouTube rarely finding anything with value and most teachers often teach how they were taught. Jump through hoop after hoop of scales, exercises and chords with minimal focus on how you can build your own chord progressions, freestyle over songs and just generally play it instead of work it. My name is Fin. I am a self-taught musician with a visual impairment which caused me to lean more on developing my ear. While I have a deep understanding of the guitar fretboard, music theory, and basically all the technique.. I like to teach the same way I learned - Letting my curiosity be the guide, play music I cared about and collecting cool techniques that gave creative freedom and fun! My lessons follow a simple cycle: Discover → Play → Explore → Integrate → Discover again Because music isn’t about reaching an endpoint — it’s about staying curious.
Reviews
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Perfect! Great session and gave me a good basis for starting guitar lessons :) Thanks Finlay!
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Finaly is a kind compassionate and awesome person to work with. We met each other at a guitar club and he’s always helped me out when I had no idea what was going on. His knowledge of guitar theory is amazing and that would bring a massive benefit to his lessons
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Finlay as we’ve collaborated musically on covers where I sing and he plays guitar. I play guitar as well but I’m not very confident and Finlay is always up for helping me to learn new things or explain things that I’m struggling to understand.
Having experienced his teaching firsthand, I can confidently say that he’s a truly down-to-earth and passionate guitar tutor. He has a unique ability to break down complex techniques into clear, interactive steps, making learning both enjoyable and effective.View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- $24
Pack prices
- 5h: $106
- 10h: $200
online
- $24/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Finlay will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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