Guitar Lessons Glasgow with Martyn Rapley

Specialties

Guitar lessons in all music styles and for all levels of abilities. One to one or Skype lessons are available. Students can learn to play their favourite songs, as well as progressive studying of chords, scales, arpeggios and music theory, to develop all-​round musicianship. Music reading can also be taught if required. Lessons are available as 30 or 60 minute slots.

History

Established in 1995.

Online finalist, International Guitar Idol (2009)

Finalist, Acoustic Guitarist of the Year (¹⁹⁹⁸⁄₉₉)

Finalist, National Guitarist of the Year (¹⁹⁹⁶⁄₉₇)

Meet the Business Owner

Martyn R.

Business Owner

I started playing the guitar at the age of fifteen in my home town of Horsham. My early influences include Clapton and bands ranging from Huey Lewis to Bön Jovi and Kiss. I took lessons for around eight months mainly reading music and learning Folk/​Country basics. I then moved to Rock guitar lessons for around one year. My interests then expanded to include other styles — Classical, Funk, Jazz and Heavy Metal. In ¹⁹⁹⁶⁄₉₇ I entered the «National Guitarist of the Year» competition run by «Guitarist» magazine (electric guitar). I reached the final six and played an original entry piece «Big Brother» at the Wembley Conference Centre at the National Music Show.

In ¹⁹⁹⁸⁄₉₉ I entered the «Acoustic Guitarist of the Year» competition and again reached the final six and played at the show. Although I didn’t win, I was told that no one had ever reached finals of both categories and that it showed versatility.

I continue to teach people of all ages, levels and styles of guitar playing