

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Russell will be happy to arrange your first Guitar lesson.
Russell
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Russell will be happy to arrange your first Guitar lesson.
- Rate £38
- Response 24h
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Students50+
Number of students Russell has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Russell has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

£38/hr
1st lesson free
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Bass guitar
Professional guitarist, teacher (10+ years of industry experience) and studio owner. Music Exam preparation, music theory, ear training, beginner to advanced techniques and recording included.
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Bass guitar
Lesson location
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At Russell's house: London
- Online
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at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 20 km from London
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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Russell will be happy to arrange your first Guitar lesson.
About Russell
I started playing music when I was five and have never stopped since. I flitted between Piano, Violin and the Cornet for a while before finding the Saxophone which I became obsessed with before then moving on to the electric guitar. While developing my skills on both I also started engineering audio and managed to gain experience at a number of studios (The Townhouse, Miloco Recording Studios...etc) while also gaining playing experience in session bands (playing live with Mike Batt was a highlight) and then recording artists in my parents basement. This culminated in working for the BBC Proms and then Sky while building up my own studio and reputation to a point that I started collaborating on projects with other producers and artists such as: Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Bashy, The Fanatix, Andy B, DMX...etc and not just myself. I then began mentoring other guitar players and producers and out of that my teaching programme was developed.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Building guitar technique is like building a house, if the foundations are not strong then they will not support the more intricate and complex details that overlay them. My aim is to build lessons around each individual student that work for them and set realistic goals that they can achieve in a reasonable time frame based on their current ability level. My lessons are typically an hour but I am more than happy to do longer or shorter. I have been a private tutor for over three years and have taught students attending institutions such as The Brit School as well prepared students for exams and music scholarship entrance tests. I teach all ages and ability levels (under 10's to +50's), be it singer songwriters, blues, jazz, shredding, metal or just good pop music, I'll find a way to get you where you want to be.
Review
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Perfect! Great tutor, Russell is a top guy and has loads of knowledge about guitar and production!
Perfect! First lesson gave me the impression that the Russel knows how to improve my guitar skills
Perfect! Russell was able to cope with a complete beginner and had me playing within an hour
Perfect! I’m currently taking lessons with Russel and his way of teaching is great and efficient.Wether I’m learning chord progressions,or music theory.
I love how he break down concepts clearly and always provide practical homework and practice routines. I totally recommend Russel as a tutor.Perfect! A really personable and competent tutor who adjusts his teaching style and plans to his students. Very organized as well. Can only recommend!
Perfect! Russell is a fantastic tutor. He really honed in on my weak points in guitar playing and had me making strides within one lesson. He is always available to provide tips and personally curated videos between lessons as well which is brilliant. On top of that, very easy to get along with and provides a relaxed environment in what is to put frankly, an insanely cool studio space. Thank you Russell for all your help and looking forward to fully cracking this guitar thing in the coming months!
Perfect! Russel is great! He is very professional, friendly and he doesn’t rush into pre-defined exercises but he really tries to understand where you are in your journey and what’s the best path that will get you where you want to be. He’s also very patient and positive in delivering feedback — which really helps with motivation. In general he’s very competent and really makes you feel at ease.
Perfect! Super laid back and chill!
Perfect! Excellent teacher, very professional
Perfect! Excellent tutor, very communicative and knowledgeable.
We spent time discussing what I want to work/improve on, and he gave me numerous tips, as well as exercise, as part of the first lesson!
I will definitely carry on with Russel - already look forward to the next lesson.Perfect! Russell is super-friendly, very knowledgable and incredibly personal - he really tailors each lesson to my goals and gives practical exercises to help my practice. He also has provided videos outside of lessons to expand on anything we had been through.
He encourages us to steer the lessons towards application of songs or solos that I personally love and I find that it keeps it exciting!! I'm having a great time so far and can already see the improvements in my playing: my dedication, motivation & technique have all already improved!Perfect! It is great to be tutored in the creative musical environment Russell has created for face to face lessons. He has a methodical approach that for me works, and rekindled my desire to pick up and learn to play guitar properly again. All his lessons are supplemented with videos that he puts together to help during practice at home.
Perfect! Russell really took the lead here on how we will learn based off of my wants/needs and in such a friendly, affirmative way which I enjoyed - he enjoys what he does and takes a lot of care in the services he provides. Looking forward to continuing & getting better!
- Amazing student! Lessons are going really well and he is making steady progress.Russell's response :
Perfect! I had quite a few lessons now with Russell and I’ve definitely seen a big improvement in my playing. He really adapts to my needs and learning styles which helps me stay engaged both during the lessons and after. Most importantly by having someone as experienced as Russell to guide me, I’m having a lot more fun with the guitar than I already was before! I highly recommend!
Perfect! It was really good, was scared to go but the lesson was so good. I look forward to the more lessons now.
Perfect! I had a fantastic first lesson with Russell Their teaching style is engaging and patient, making learning enjoyable. They provided clear explanations and tailored the lesson to my skill level, creating a positive and encouraging environment. I look forward to continuing my musical journey with them.
- Great first lesson! Lovely guy and very enthusiastic, makes good beats as well. Excited for what is to come!Russell's response :
Perfect! Awesome classes with Russell! I think what I loved the most was that he personalised the class depending on my needs and what I wanted to achieve. 100% recommend :)
- Great first lesson! Am very much looking forward to the next. Lovely person and showed a high level of discipline and understating.Russell's response :
Perfect! Russel is a great teacher and works with you to learn at the speed and complexity you are comfortable with. I’ve had about 4 lessons with him and already see an improvement.
- Great student! Attentive and consistent in his practicing, looking forward to future lessons.Russell's response :
Perfect! I've had a few lessons with Russell and it's been great. I do feel that I am learning a lot and progressing. He's got a great studio and is a very good teacher and guitar player himself. The lessons are tailored to what you need/want - e.g. I can pick a song and he will teach me how to play it, sometimes even coming up with an easier version of it. I highly recommend Russell!
- Great student! Respectful, focussed and has a high level of natural ability.Russell's response :
Perfect! Russell is an excellent tutor! He has been great at helping me with guitar, but especially with recording and producing songs. He is very generous with his time, and is clearly an experienced professional. I've really enjoyed our sessions and highly recommend him as a tutor!
- Amazing! Very much looking forward to the next one!Russell's response :
Perfect! Russell is an excellent guitar tutor and he is super passionate/ knowledgeable about music. It was my second lesson with him and I must say that I really enjoyed so far and I am learning a lot from him! Definetely recommend!
- Melike is a fantastic student! Attentive, focused and with a great deal of enthusiasm I am confident she achieve her goals on the instrument.Russell's response :
Perfect! best teacher ever
- The initial lessons were good and then it became clear that the student was being dishonest about how they serious they were and stopped contacting me on the day of their last lesson. Also using a fake name on the platform which was a bit confusing.Russell's response :
Excellent! Robbie is a very skilful guitar player with great hearing ability.
Perfect! I'm so glad that I signed up for Russell's lessons. They are by far the best music lessons I've ever had. Russell manages to combine being really knowledgeable and skilled with being friendly, adaptable to your needs, fun and down-to-earth. He's a fantastic teacher and I love our lessons!
- Amazing student! Attentive, committed and has perfect hands for our playing. Seeing Imogen is one of the highlights of my week!Russell's response :
Perfect! What a delightful teacher. In my own work, I have to coach other people. Russel has the characteristics of an ideal teacher. Russell is energetic, enthusiastic, incredibly knowledgeable and has a deep appreciation for his craft, it's almost contagious. Obviously, wants the best for his students. He tries to instil good habits since day one. I can't wait for the following lessons.
- Izabele is wonderful student! Teaching her is a joy and she has the potential to go far on her instrument.Russell's response :
Perfect! Such a cool guy, lesson was soooo enjoyable and chilled. Highly recommend!
- Jannine is an excellent student, full of enthusiasm and has already impressed me with how fast she has picked up the basics! I anticipate steady progress at the very least :)Russell's response :
Perfect! Great teacher, would recommend :)
- Very talented and unassuming. She really knows her way around the mechanics of the instrument. Very strong sense of harmony and right high base level of right hand dexterity.Russell's response :
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Recommendations
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I have been a student of Russells for some time and he is wonderful. The lessons are tailored to my preferences and learning pace. My favourite thing to do is record my ideas with him as it is incredibly fulfilling. I would highly recommend him
Russell is an incredible teacher! The hour flies by, and I can't thank him enough for all the help so far. I always leave his studio feeling inspired.
Russell is great! I'm so happy I found him :)
Amazing tutor, so happy I found Russell!
First place for Russell!! Give him a try
I love Russells lessons! I am learning with my son and its a delight being in a proper recording studio, he can't get enough of it he doesn't want to leave when the 30 minuets is up.
Russell is an incredible guitar player and an even better teacher! Give him a spin!
Great teacher and amazing studio. Russell has been teaching my daughter and has helped her achieve a distinction and merit for her grade 3 and 5 exams. I have been very impressed.
I really enjoy having lessons with Russell! He is attentive and patient and always encouraging. Whenever I hit a wall with my progress he aways figures out a way to get me past it.
10 out of 10 would highly recommend Russell!
I have found Russell to be the perfect companion to my guitar journey. I leave each lesson full of enthusiasm and with a smile on my face!
Amazing teacher! Incredible studio! Love having lessons with Russ
Very very very good! I am a very nervous player and Russ made me feel at home right away. I cant speak highly enough of him. His studio (where we do the lessons) took my breath away when i first set foot in it.
As a musician and educator myself I cannot recommend Russell enough.
Russ has been helping me improve my technique with regards to Jazz and improvising over chord changes. He makes me feel comfortable and at ease during lessons. It really helps me as what I'm trying to achieve on the guitar is difficult and mentally challenging.
Russell is a phenomenal teacher and guitar player! The nuances of playing the guitar have become so much less intimidating for me and I am finally expressing myself in a way that i always wanted. Thank you Russell!
I have been a student of Russell's for a long time. His lessons are always enjoyable even when I'm struggling with something. He really knows how to coach you through adversity!
I have had a few guitar teachers over the years, Russell is by far the best. Lessons are planned and structured around my preferences/goals and he makes you support videos as well! The epitome of a modern top level guitar teacher.
Russ is a really great guitar player and an even better teacher! Thanks for everything so far, I'm having a great time.
Lovely atmosphere, so inspiring to have lessons in a professional music environment. I even get custom videos after each lesson if I need them. Russell really goes above and beyond for his students and he's an expert at identifying where you are going wrong. Would highly, highly recommend!
I would highly recommend this guy. He knows how to play guitar very well. He has built me a great routine and I am already playing 20 BPM faster.
Banging guitar player, amazing studio and lovely fella to boot!
I've been a student for the past year, the impact Russell has had on me as guitar player but also as a creative person in general has been immense. I feel so much more confident and at ease when i play. He is patient but knows when to push me at the same time. Well worth it!!
Provides music tuition to a wide range of students from a dedicated studio space. He is talented, friendly and enthusiastic, always engaging with his students so they get the most from their lessons.
Russ is an excellent tutor, with years of experience backing his craft. Whether you’re a beginner or at an intermediate level, he’s able to identify your issue and works with you on improving your technique. Within weeks I could vastly see the improvement with my guitar playing, confidently playing my favourite riffs and jamming well with others, definetly recommend his service
Russell excels as a tutor, demonstrates exceptional skill as a player, and genuinely enjoys providing personalised assistance to each student :)
I am a former student and I must say this about Russell, he genuinely cares about making you better.
Russell is an incredible guitar player and an even better teacher. Worth every penny, I couldn't believe the difference after only a month!
Great lessons, great teacher! 11 out of 10. Best investment I've ever made into my playing.
He has been teaching my daughter guitar from complete beginner level and she absolutely loves it! The setting is perfect and he is very inspiring.
Russell is a talented and enthusiastic guitar tutor. With a contagious love for music. He is versatile and pragmatic in his approach to teaching and I have enjoyed every lesson so far. I am a beginning (in my late 20s) and his patience and understanding is encouraging , a truly safe (and beautiful) space to make mistakes and be yourself and learn something new.
I am a new to guitar and Russell has completely inspired me to practice every spare moment I get! He is incredibly patient and his skill level is absolutely jaw dropping, get yourself a slot while you can!
Russell Harris is that rare combination of talented guitar player and inspiring teacher. I would recommend him tom anyone with a serious interest in learning and music.
Rus is really patient and understanding as a teacher , I know as someone who has lessons in other instruments how stressful it can be when under the scrutiny of a professional musician, but Rus is always kind, calm and helpful even when we both know what I’m playing sounds terrible. He makes sure that my lessons are fun and is knowledgeable on a wide variety of genres and techniques and although he is serious about his craft and teaching it, he’s also a laugh and generally a laugh to be around.
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- £38
Pack prices
- 5h: £190
- 10h: £380
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- £38/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Russell will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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