Guitar & Ukulele · Colchester & Online

Make Room For
A Little More Music

Learn with a calm, unhurried mentor who listens first. I, Mick Hutton, bring over four decades of gentle, tailored guidance to players of every age: turning nervous first strums into confident, expressive music.

45+

YEARS TEACHING

All Ages

GUITAR & UKULELE

Colchester & UK

STUDIO OR ONLINE

No previous musical experience required · Bespoke pacing for every student

Fine artisan acoustic guitar in warm studio lighting with handcrafted wood grain
Warm acoustic guitar resting beside handwritten musical notation and studio notes

A Song For
The Season

A relaxed, 2-week guided sprint focused on learning one timeless piece with confidence. Designed to fit around real life. Join either on Guitar or Ukulele.

  • 4 Short, Bite-Sized Videos : Step-by-step masterclasses breaking down each phrase without overwhelming theory.

  • 2 Live Evening Sessions : Interactive group sessions for real-time feedback and support.

  • Self-Paced: Practice in your own quiet hours and receive personal advice from me, Mick Hutton.

Enrollment strictly limited to 10 students per intake : Next session starts soon

Why Me?

Like many people I had to decide between self teach or a tutor? For me, it was a tutor, but not any old tutor.

I went looking for a coach who would listen to my goals, stay patient and encouraging, and let me work on songs I enjoyed at the level I wanted.

I found that teacher, and it inspired me to teach with the same values.

After more than 45 years of coaching guitar and ukulele to all ages, I'd love to offer you a free discovery call, so we can work out together which path will help you realise your dreams.

Pull up a chair in the studio and experience what its like to learn with me. No rushed drills, no pressure, just genuine musical understandinf from day one.

THOUGHTFUL GIFT VOUCHERS

Whatever the occasion, gifting the joy of music, me time and self development is the perfect present.

Tactile cream paper gift folio with brass wax seal for private acoustic guitar lessons

FOR TAILORED 1-ON-1 GUIDANCE

Private Lessons Voucher

Give the perfect gift.

Whether a nudge to pick up an instrument for the first time, to hone technical skills, or maybe a customised song project for a special event. Lessons adapt entirely to their previous experience and preferred learning pace, making it the perfect gift every time.

  • One-on-one sessions

  • Customised to match their playing level

  • Guitar or Ukelele

  • Delivered immediately, ready to gift.

STUDENT VOICES & EXPERIENCES

Music Worth
Making Time For

Honest reflections from adult beginners, returning players, and families rediscovering the joy of music.

I wanted to play 'Here Comes The Sun' for my daughter on her wedding day. Mick broke it down step by step, was so patient and encouraging making the whole process fun. On the day I played the song and saw the biggest smile (and a few happy tears!). I'll never forget it.

David

Accountant

Having started my guitar journey some years ago via YouTube videos, I came to the conclusion that I was not progressing as much as I would have liked. I really needed individual instruction. I have never looked back. With his guidance and patience, and choice of songs to keep me interested, I have improved immensely, motivation has returned and picking up the guitar is no longer a chore.

Geoff

Retired Communications Engineer

Having started my guitar journey some years ago via YouTube videos, I came to the conclusion that I was not progressing as much as I would have liked. I really needed individual instruction. I have never looked back. With his guidance and patience, and choice of songs to keep me interested, I have improved immensely, motivation has returned and picking up the guitar is no longer a chore.

GeoffRetired Communications Engineer

Questions Before You
Pick Up A

Guitar or Ukulele

Starting or returning to the guitar as an adult?

Here is direct clarity on how we adapt the instrument, the learning, and the pace to your hands.

Am I genuinely too old to pick up the guitar now?

Not in the slightest. The vast majority of our students arrive in their forties, fifties, sixties, and beyond. Adult hands bring patience, listening depth, and emotional resonance that younger students rarely possess. With bespoke finger-placement adaptations, progress feels steady and rewarding from your very first afternoon.

Do I need to learn how to read traditional sheet music?

Never unless you specifically wish to. We focus on ear training, intuitive fretboard shapes, chord geometry, and practical tablature. You will be playing melodic phrasing and classic progressions by ear and tactile memory long before touching formal notation.

What if my fingers are stiff, arthritic, or feel uncoordinated?

Bespoke luthier-grade setups and ergonomic chord voicings solve nearly all physical hesitation. We tailor instrument string gauges, string action height, and fingering patterns to work with your natural hand geometry, eliminating painful or unnatural stretches.

How much practice time do I genuinely need to commit each week?

Just fifteen to twenty focused minutes, four or five days a week. Consistent, unhurried contact with the instrument builds muscle memory far more effectively than sporadic weekend marathons. We design micro-routines that fit cleanly into any busy schedule.

Do I need an expensive or vintage acoustic to begin?

Absolutely not. Any comfortable, properly adjusted acoustic or electric guitar will serve you well. During your initial session, we evaluate your existing instrument for ease of play and string height, ensuring it supports your touch rather than fighting your fingers.

I tried learning years ago and hit a wall. Why will this work?

Traditional instruction often inundates adult beginners with sterile scales and mechanical drills devoid of musicality. Our mentoring approaches the guitar as a craft of voice and resonance: connecting your fingers directly to timeless songs and personal expression from day one.

START WITH A CONVERSATION

Tell Mick What
You'd Like To Play

Whether you are picking up a guitar or Ukulele for the very first time or returning after thirty years, there is no audition, no rigid syllabus, and zero pressure. Just pull up a chair, share the tunes you have always dreamed of playing, and let us map out an unhurried path together.

Friendly direct reply within 24 hours : In-person in the studio or online worldwide