From your first note to true mastery.
At Calder and Ryburn Guitar Academy, we work with your own passions and enthusiasms, helping you become the guitarist you want to be. Experience the joy of music through engaging lessons tailored to your style and interests, whether electric or acoustic.
Why Choose Us?
Explore the incredible offerings at Calder and Ryburn Guitar Academy that make us the perfect choice for your music education.
Expert Tuition
With over 40 years of experience playing and 25 years of teaching, John offers expert guitar lessons across Calderdale, including areas around Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Sowerby Bridge, Brighouse, Elland, and Mytholmroyd. Lessons are tailored for children from age 7 upwards, as well as adults. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, John’s supportive, structured teaching helps you progress quickly.
Flexible Styles and Pathways
Choose between electric or acoustic guitar lessons that spark your interest. Would you like your child to study for their ABRSM Grades? Or their Trinity Rock & Pop Guitar exams? Or learn some chords and styles for their own songwriting? Or do they just want to rock out? John creates a personalised learning pathway for each of his students.
Flexible payments with discounts for block booking
With fees starting from less than £21 per lesson, learning an instrument has never been so affordable. See our FAQs for full price list.
Loan guitars available
Not ready to commit to your own guitar? Use one of ours!
Get in touch
Telephone & Whatsapp: 07766562495
E-mail: john.baker@guitaracademy.uk