Home›Music Lessons›Guitar lessons›Blues Guitar Lessons Blues Guitar Lessons BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Our Blues Guitar lessons will teach you a range of skills to introduce improvisation and new rhythmic styles to your practice. Perfect if you already have some guitar experience and want to learn this fundamental form that exists in just about every genre of music. Play Jazz and Blues standards with confidence alongside developing your ability to improvise. Building on our beginners' guitar course, you will continue to learn to play as a group. However, our professional tutors will introduce solo guitar playing as you gain confidence. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS SONG: Discover the soulful sound of the blues as you develop expressive playing, musical confidence and your own unique style. Develop a deeper understanding of the blues and its influence on modern guitar playing. Play with greater expression, feel and musical confidence. Strengthen your rhythm, timing and musical awareness through authentic blues styles. Broaden your repertoire with classic blues-inspired songs and techniques. Receive expert guidance to help refine your technique and musical expression. Enjoy making music alongside fellow guitarists in a supportive learning environment. Apply your new skills across blues, rock and other contemporary genres. The Blues Foundations Explore the essential chord progressions, rhythms and musical forms that define the blues. Lead Guitar Techniques Learn expressive techniques such as bends, slides, vibrato and blues phrasing to bring your solos to life. Improvisation Develop the confidence to improvise using scales, licks and musical ideas in a blues context. Rhythm Guitar Strengthen your groove through shuffle rhythms, turnarounds and classic blues accompaniment techniques. Blues Repertoire Learn a selection of blues pieces and styles while applying new techniques in a musical setting. Expert Tuition Benefit from practical demonstrations, guided playing and personalised feedback throughout the course. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 19 Sep 2026 - 17 Oct 2026 Sat 15:00-16:30 5 weeks Bradley Hutchings City Academy, Farringdon £125.00 Book Now 01 Oct 2026 - 05 Nov 2026 Thu 19:45-21:00 6 weeks Richard Burrell City Academy, Farringdon £135.00 Book Now 19 Sep 19 Sep 2026 - 17 Oct 2026 £125.00 Day:Sat Time:15:00-16:30 Duration:5 weeks Tutor: Bradley Hutchings Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 01 Oct 01 Oct 2026 - 05 Nov 2026 £135.00 Day:Thu Time:19:45-21:00 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Richard Burrell Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Entry requirements for this course Students will have the ability to read tab and chord diagrams. Students should also have experience changing between chords and some experience playing basic melodies/riffs. Ideally, students will have completed the City Academy Guitar Beginners Course. Please note, you will need to bring your own guitar. Want to learn more? Keep your musical journey going with one of the courses below. Build on everything you've learnt so far, continue developing your technique, musical understanding and creativity, and enjoy exploring new styles with expert guidance. Music Production Beginners Course Piano Lessons – Beginners Songwriting Lessons Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Bradley HutchingsRichard Burrell Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 19 Sep 2026 - 17 Oct 2026 Sat 15:00-16:30 5 weeks Bradley Hutchings City Academy, Farringdon £125.00 Book Now 01 Oct 2026 - 05 Nov 2026 Thu 19:45-21:00 6 weeks Richard Burrell City Academy, Farringdon £135.00 Book Now 19 Sep 19 Sep 2026 - 17 Oct 2026 £125.00 Day:Sat Time:15:00-16:30 Duration:5 weeks Tutor: Bradley Hutchings Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 01 Oct 01 Oct 2026 - 05 Nov 2026 £135.00 Day:Thu Time:19:45-21:00 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Richard Burrell Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Blues Guitar Lessons' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you, they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. Bradley Hutchings View Profile Richard Burrell View Profile
