Group Guitar Lessons Coming to Farnham, Surrey
£180 for 10 lessons · Starting Autumn 2026 · All ages welcome
Guitar Lessons · Farnham, Surrey
High-quality group guitar lessons coming to the heart of Farnham
Guitar Academy is coming to Farnham — one of Surrey’s most vibrant and culturally active towns. Whether your child attends Weydon School, Farnham Heath End School, or one of the many primary schools across Wrecclesham, Rowledge, Badshot Lea, or Upper Hale, this is a superb opportunity to learn guitar in a social, structured setting at a genuinely affordable price.
Farnham has a long creative tradition — home to Farnham Maltings, one of Surrey’s leading arts centres — and we’re proud to be bringing something new to that cultural landscape. Our lessons are built on the Rockschool syllabus, delivered in small groups by experienced, DBS-checked tutors, and designed to be enjoyable as well as progressive.
We’re welcoming registrations from across Farnham and the surrounding villages — including Wrecclesham, Rowledge, Badshot Lea, and Upper Hale. Register below to secure your place on the priority list when Autumn 2026 bookings open.
Why Farnham?
Farnham is Surrey’s most culturally engaged market town — home to Farnham Maltings, a thriving arts and events venue that draws in families and creatives from across the region. The town has strong secondary schools, a well-established arts sector, and a community that genuinely values enrichment activities outside the curriculum. Guitar Academy’s group model fits perfectly here: structured, creative, and social — exactly what Farnham families are looking for. Villages like Wrecclesham, Rowledge, Badshot Lea, and Upper Hale extend our expected catchment across a population already primed for this kind of programme.
£180 for 10 lessons · All ages · Grades optional · See our Petersfield studio →
How It Works
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Learning through songs
Students learn real songs from day one. It keeps motivation high and progress visible — parents notice it too.
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A social skill for life
Group lessons build confidence and camaraderie. Students encourage each other and often practise together between sessions.
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Grades are optional
We follow the Rockschool framework but exams are never compulsory. Play for fun or work towards recognised grades — your choice.
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Join a local guitar community
You’re joining a growing community of young musicians across Surrey and North Hampshire who play, progress and perform together.
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Expert, DBS-checked tutors
Every Guitar Academy tutor is experienced, DBS-checked, and trained to teach groups of mixed ability. Your child is in safe, expert hands.
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Proven across Hampshire
Our approach is already delivering results in Petersfield. We’re now expanding into Farnham and the wider Surrey border area.
Who is it for?
Our group guitar lessons are open to complete beginners and those with a little experience. This programme suits:
- Students aged 7+ at Weydon School, Farnham Heath End, and local primary schools
- Teenagers from Farnham, Wrecclesham, Rowledge, Badshot Lea, and Upper Hale
- Adults who’ve always wanted to learn but never found the right setting
- Families looking for a shared musical activity — siblings can often join the same group
- Anyone who finds one-to-one lessons too pressured or too expensive
No guitar? No problem. We can advise on affordable starter instruments and many students borrow one initially before deciding to invest.
The Rockschool Framework
All Guitar Academy lessons are built on the Rockschool syllabus — the UK’s most popular contemporary music grading system, recognised by universities and conservatoires. Students learn real songs across rock, pop, blues, and acoustic.
Our tutors have achieved a 100% pass rate across all Rockschool examinations. Grades run from Debut through to Grade 8. Whether your child wants to play for fun or work towards a qualification, Rockschool supports both paths.
Lessons are carefully paced so no one is left behind — mixed-ability groups work together, with tutors ensuring every student makes progress at every session.
📍 Venue update — Farnham
We’re currently confirming a suitable venue in Farnham for our Autumn 2026 intake — a central, accessible location convenient for families across the town and surrounding villages including Wrecclesham, Rowledge, Badshot Lea, and Upper Hale.
Register your interest below and you’ll be among the first to hear when the venue is confirmed and bookings open. Places will be allocated in registration order.
Don’t miss out — spaces will be limited
Register your interest today and we’ll be in touch as soon as Farnham bookings open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly will lessons take place in Farnham?
We’re currently confirming a central Farnham venue for our Autumn 2026 launch, looking for a location accessible from Wrecclesham, Rowledge, Badshot Lea, and Upper Hale. All registered families will receive full venue details as soon as they’re confirmed.
When do lessons start?
We’re planning to launch in Farnham for Autumn 2026. Register now to receive priority booking information ahead of the general launch.
Does my child need any experience to join?
No experience needed. Our groups welcome complete beginners and are structured so that students with a little prior experience also thrive.
Do students have to take Rockschool exams?
Absolutely not. Rockschool graded exams are available and we’re proud of our 100% pass rate, but they’re entirely optional.
How much do lessons cost?
A term of 10 group guitar lessons costs £180 — just £18 per lesson, compared to private tuition typically costing £40–£60/hour.
Do students need their own guitar?
Students should aim to have access to a guitar for home practice, but you don’t need one on day one. We can recommend affordable starter instruments.
Is there a cost to register my interest?
No — registering is completely free. It simply puts you on our priority list so you hear about Farnham bookings before anyone else.
Register Your Interest — Farnham
Fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch as soon as Farnham bookings open for Autumn 2026.
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