Dylan Hales

Hello, my name is Dylan Hales, and I’m a musician, composer and guitar teacher with over 20 years of guitar-playing experience and more than 5 years of teaching experience. My approach to teaching is relaxed, practical and centred around the music you love. Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to develop your existing skills, we’ll work together to help you play the songs you enjoy, build your technique, and grow in confidence as a musician. I believe learning music should be an enjoyable and creative experience, not just a series of exercises to get through. You’ll start making music from the beginning, learning chords, rhythm, technique and other skills along the way. I’ll adapt our lessons to your interests, goals and pace, so you can develop naturally and discover what you’re capable of. Alongside teaching, I work as a composer and performer, including performing interactive music for young children. My wider musical experience influences how I teach: with curiosity, creativity, patience and a belief that everyone can develop a meaningful relationship with music. Whether your goal is to strum along to your favourite songs, develop your guitar skills, or eventually write music of your own, I’d love to help you on your musical journey.