Brian Acton Guitar

10/05/2026

Patterning will devalue your practice.

27/04/2026

GUITAR LESSONS in Hebden Bridge and Todmorden.
I'm opening up a few spaces for more students,. so if you know anyone who is looking for a guitar teacher, put in a good word.
As you probably know, I've been teaching in the valley for 20 years (!?!?!?!) and I have nothing but glowing reviews from my students.
I'm flexible, patient, knowledgeable, encouraging and moderately funny. All styles taught (except flamenco), including ukulele, mandolin and my latest flame - the tenor banjo!
but mostly GUITAR!
[email protected]
Enjoy the sun!
Stay awesome!

24/11/2024

I've been playing a lot of Irish trad this year.
Caron May lent me this banjo, and it was great to try out a few tunes on it.
This is a set of three reels.
Tatter Jack Walsh, Munster Bacon and The Maid in the Meadow..

25/02/2024

Happened across this excellent video about J Dilla last night. It explained something which had eluded me about how modern drummers alter elements of their beats.

J Dilla's approach to rhythm was quite revolutionary. In this video I look through the techniques he used, how drummers have attempted to play Dilla Beats, a...

08/09/2023

Lovely clean studio ready for the next term of teaching guitar in Hebden Bridge!

22/09/2022

NEED A KEYBOARD?
One of my students is selling this pristine Casio CT-X3000 Home Keyboard. He bought it for £309 but will sell for £150. It's been used for a few weeks and is in good nick. It comes with a seat, headphones and all the paperwork.

11/05/2022

This Friday there is a fantastic classical guitarist performing at the Fielden Centre in Todmorden. I strongly recommend you go along. It's gonna be special. AND the profits go to the Music For The Many - a charity which provides music lessons for people who don't have access.
What's not to like?

A great opportunity to hear one of the world's great classical guitarists.

06/04/2022

Improvisation can be scary, so use your scales creatively!

When we listen to music we are hearing patterns.
When we improvise, if we don’t create patterns no one will understand us, and they will stop listening.
That’s why it’s so important to practise patterns!!

26/02/2021

07/02/2021

RIFF CLUB tomorrow night!
Get in touch... or be forever banished to the pit of the unrocked.

Riff Club tomorrow night at 7pm!
Riffs are...
Sweet Leaf - Black Sabbath
Pretty Vacant - S*x Pistols
Back In Black - AC/DC
Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin
Bad Guy Enters - unknown composer

If you're not already on it, get in touch!

31/01/2021

LAST CALL FOR RIFF CLUB!
If you want to learn electric guitar by learning riffs, this club is for you.
Online workshops every Monday in February.
Get in touch, then get heavy.