Guitar lessons in Southampton, built around the music you love.
Want to play your favourite songs, build confidence on guitar, improve your technique or finally learn those riffs you've always wanted to play?
At Benana Music Studio, we provide bespoke guitar lessons for children, teenagers and adults of all abilities. From your first chords to advanced technique, solos, songwriting and graded exams, your lessons are shaped around your goals and musical taste.
- Complete beginners welcome
- Acoustic & electric guitar
- Children, teens & adults
- Free 20-minute taster
you love.
Tailored guitar lessons designed for you.
At Benana Music Studio, we understand that every student is unique. That's why our guitar lessons are customised to fit your individual needs.
Whether you're a beginner learning basic chords or an advanced player preparing for Grade 8 exams, our tutors adapt lessons to your pace, skill level and musical interests.
Our personalised approach means you can develop the skills you need while learning music that actually makes you want to pick up your guitar.
Learn the music you love
Rock, pop, indie, acoustic, blues, metal, folk and more — your musical taste helps shape your lessons.
Lessons built around your goals
Play for fun, join a band, work towards grades, write songs or develop advanced technique.
Progress at your pace
Build strong foundations without being forced through a rigid one-size-fits-all programme.
Guitar lessons for all ages
Children, teenagers, adults, returning players and older learners are all welcome.
From acoustic chords to heavy riffs.
Your lessons can focus on one style or move between genres as your musical interests and playing develop.
Rock & indie
Learn riffs, rhythm guitar, lead playing, solos and songs from bands and artists you love.
Acoustic & folk
Explore strumming, fingerpicking, chord voicings and acoustic arrangements.
Metal & heavier styles
Develop tight rhythm playing, alternate picking, lead technique, riffs and heavier guitar styles.
Pop, blues & beyond
Explore popular songs, blues phrasing, improvisation, chord work and different approaches to guitar.
Bespoke guitar lessons at Benana Music Studio.
What sets Benana Music Studio apart is our commitment to teaching in a way that suits you best.
Prefer structured exercises, notation and graded material? We can build those into your lessons. Want to leave the books behind and learn songs by ear? That's absolutely fine too.
You can work on riffs, rhythm, solos, improvisation, songwriting, music theory, performance or a combination of them.
Every lesson is tailored to your preferences and goals, helping you stay motivated and excited to play. At Benana, you're not simply following a programme — you're crafting your own musical journey.
What you can learn in our guitar lessons.
Your teacher can build a learning plan around the techniques, music and goals that matter most to you.
Your favourite songs
Learn tracks from bands and artists you love rather than practising music that doesn't inspire you.
Chords & rhythm
Build strong chord knowledge, timing, strumming and rhythm-guitar skills.
Fingerpicking
Develop fingerstyle technique and patterns for acoustic, folk and other styles.
Music theory
Understand scales, keys, intervals and chord construction and apply them directly to your playing.
Improvisation & soloing
Explore scales, phrasing, lead-guitar technique and how to create your own solos.
Graded exams
Work towards recognised guitar qualifications with structured guidance if grades are part of your goals.
Songwriting
Develop riffs, chord progressions and complete songs with support from an experienced musician.
Performance skills
Prepare for gigs, auditions, showcases or playing confidently with other musicians.
Your own goals
Your lessons can keep changing as your confidence, interests and musical ambitions develop.
Guitar lessons from your first chord to advanced playing.
Whether you've never held a guitar before or you're already an experienced player, lessons meet you where you are.
Beginner guitar lessons in Southampton
Starting guitar can feel intimidating, so beginner lessons focus on making those first steps practical, enjoyable and achievable.
- Learn songs you recognise
- Holding and tuning the guitar
- Simple chords and melodies
- Strumming, rhythm and timing
- Build confidence from day one
Advanced guitar lessons tailored to your goals
More experienced guitarists can refine technique, improve musicianship and tackle increasingly challenging repertoire.
- Alternate picking and speed
- Tapping and advanced lead techniques
- Improvisation and phrasing
- Complex music theory
- Performance and audition preparation
Prepare for graded guitar exams
If guitar grades are part of your goals, lessons can include structured preparation while still keeping your wider musical interests in the picture.
- Choose suitable pieces
- Scales and technical exercises
- Sight-reading and musicianship
- Mock exams
- Build exam confidence
Start with a free 20-minute taster.
Not sure if guitar lessons are right for you? Meet a guitar teacher, tell us what you'd like to play and experience what learning at Benana feels like before deciding what happens next. There's no obligation to continue.
What to expect when you start lessons with us.
From the beginning, we want to understand what you enjoy, how you learn and what you'd like guitar lessons to help you achieve.
Tell us what you want to learn
We'll learn about your experience, favourite music and what you'd like to achieve.
Meet a guitar teacher
Your free taster lets you experience their teaching style and talk through your goals.
Build a personalised lesson plan
Lessons are shaped around your musical taste, level, learning style and ambitions.
Progress at your own pace
Expect practical playing, expert guidance and encouragement while your lessons continue adapting with you.
All-inclusive learning materials
At Benana Music Studio, we provide the materials needed for your lessons, including custom sheet music, tabs and tailored exercises where appropriate. Every student also receives a Benana Practice Book, where lesson notes, tips and progress markers can be recorded so you know what to work on between lessons.
Find a guitar teacher who suits you.
Our guitar teachers bring different musical backgrounds, personalities and specialties. Tap a teacher to read their bio and find out more about their experience and approach.
What our students say about guitar lessons.
Don't just take our word for it. These are experiences shared by students and parents who have learned guitar with Benana.
"Ethan is a brilliant teacher who adapts to different skill levels, making lessons fun and productive. He tailors each lesson to my level, and I always feel accomplished after each session. Highly recommend!"Ruth
"Our children love going to their guitar lesson. They are always laughing as Ethan makes it fun for them!"Lucy
"BenAna Music Studio has been amazing for us as complete beginners. Ethan is a great instructor who makes the lessons fun and engaging."Steve
"Ben's teaching style is positive and encouraging, making my daughter confident and creative in her guitar learning. Absolutely would recommend!"Daniella
"I’ve made great progress with guitar lessons here! The environment is fun and flexible, with tailored lessons that suit my learning style."Sophie
"Fantastic teachers with detailed feedback that really helps me improve. Their lessons are not just educational, but fun too!"Rob
Why learning guitar at Benana is fun and rewarding.
Learning guitar isn't only about technique. It should make you want to keep playing, experimenting and discovering more music.
No-pressure learning
Make mistakes, ask questions and progress at your own pace in a relaxed environment.
Varied teaching methods
Lessons can use demonstrations, tabs, notation, apps, recordings and other tools depending on how you learn best.
Interactive lessons
Play with backing tracks, jam with your tutor and put new skills into musical context.
Progressive learning
Build skills step by step while keeping your overall journey flexible.
Creative freedom
Learn from tabs or notation, play by ear, improvise, write riffs or combine different approaches.
Positive environment
Friendly teachers provide encouragement and constructive feedback without unnecessary pressure.
Celebrate milestones
From your first full song to a grade or performance, progress is worth recognising.
Play the music you love
Music you genuinely care about keeps lessons relevant and makes practice much easier to enjoy.
Guitar lessons that fit around real life.
We understand that work, school and family schedules can be busy, so we offer flexible lesson lengths and work with you to find a suitable regular lesson time.
We work to find a lesson time that suits your commitments.
Choose a lesson duration suited to your age, concentration and learning goals.
Studio lessons operate under Benana's published 24-hour cancellation policy .
Spend longer developing one technique or move forward more quickly when you're ready.
Guitar lessons across Southampton.
If you're searching for "guitar lessons near me", "guitar lessons Southampton" or a Southampton guitar tutor, Benana offers personalised guitar tuition across the city.
Our four Southampton teaching locations make it easier to find a teacher and lesson time whether you're coming from Bitterne, Portswood, Shirley, the city centre or surrounding areas.
20 Dimond Road, SO18 1JP
33 Queens Terrace, SO14 3BQ
2 Endle Street, SO14 5FZ
29 King George's Avenue, SO15 4JQ
Start your guitar journey with a free 20-minute taster.
Discover why students choose Benana for personalised guitar lessons in Southampton. Tell us what you'd love to play, what you'd like to improve and we'll help you find a teacher who could be a great fit.
Questions? Email BenanaMusicStudio@gmail.com or call 07728 836428 .
