Guitar lessons in East Kent Typically lessons will involve a combination of styles and techniques, although this will change from one student to another.
* Learn beginner's guitar with lessons that teach a combination of popular music songs and music theory.
* Both classical and electric styles covered.
* Intermediate players can improve their repertoire or learn more advanced improvisation techniques and theory
* Read music and take grade exams
I am a professional guitar teacher in Folkestone specialising in Rock, Jazz, Classical, Blues an
27/09/2024
A clip from last night. Always a pleasure to play with the superb Stephen Bridgland.
La Engañadora - Stephen Bridgland and James Rowdon Our cover of the Arsenio Rodriguez tune
23/09/2024
Myself and the brilliant Stephen Bridgland will be playing at Vinoteq in Dover this Thursday (26/09 8.30pm). These will be the vibes...
Bebe (Hermeto Pascoal)- Stephen Bridgland and James Rowdon Guitar duet for Woolton Farm Jazz Festival. Thanks to Dulcie for filming!
11/07/2024
Here's a bit of footage of me (and the excellent Stephen Bridgland) playing in the wild a few weeks ago...
Bebe (Hermeto Pascoal)- Stephen Bridgland and James Rowdon Guitar duet for Woolton Farm Jazz Festival. Thanks to Dulcie for filming!
29/06/2024
I've been recording a few little guitar bits recently- here's a link:
Brazilian Soul - Gnattali Original tune by Radamés Gnattali, this recording is made using the sheet music from Laurindo Almeida's book of Latin American Guitar Duets.
Money for Nothing is one of those tunes that is deceptively hard to play, and very tricky to teach because of the subtleties in the right hand. Mark Knopfler has such a unique technique that it can be hard to replicate the sound exactly... my version you can see below is close but still not 100%. Cracking tune though! If you fancy giving it a go, I recommend learning some Travis picking tunes first.
03/12/2020
It's my annual 'I do gift vouchers' Christmas post. If you're looking for an unexpected gift this year, why not try the gift of learning the guitar- the gift that will keep on giving! Vouchers can be made up for any amount of lessons, and I've got a nice little voucher that I will send for you to stick in a card. Due to high demand for lesson slots I only have limited availability for vouchers this year, so get in touch early if you are interested.
Lessons can take place either face-to-face or online in 2021- whatever format is preferred.
Thanks and Merry Christmas/Happy New Year
05/05/2020
Jazz Tuesday...
Bonnie (Jazz Duet) - Joe Pass and Herb Ellis - James Rowdon My lockdown version of the Pass/Ellis arrangement of 'My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean'.
16/04/2020
Here's a classical piece I have been teaching a bit this month... playing duets with yourself can be a fun way to pass the time on these long lockdown days...
Ferdinando Carulli: Six Petit Duos No 1 - James Rowdon I have been spending part of the Coronavirus lockdown playing duets with myself... it's actually quite fun. This one is by Ferdinando Carulli and I have been...
Polyrhythm practice for Big Band today. What are you working on?
27/11/2019
December is nearly upon us and it's time for me to plug my guitar lesson gift voucher. If you're stuck for Christmas present ideas why not treat someone to the gift of learning the guitar? Gift vouchers are now available and can be given for any quantity of lessons.This year I'm also knocking off 10% if you're getting at least 2 hours worth of lessons!
| Monday | 10am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 9pm |
| Friday | 6pm - 9pm |
| Saturday | 4pm - 9pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 6pm |