Question 1

What's your experience?

Accepted Answer

I've given informal guitar tuition to many family and friends over the years, and Surfside will be my first more structured guitar teaching, which I'm excited about!

As well as a Bachelor's Degree from UNSW, I hold Music Industry qualifications from TAFE, and achieved Band 6 in Music II and Music Extension in the HSC.

Question 2

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Surfside Studio is located in the backyard of my home in Empire Bay on the NSW Central Coast.

Question 3

How much do lessons cost?

Accepted Answer

I charge $60 per hour or $40 per half-hour for guitar lessons.

Question 4

What genres and guitar styles do you teach?

Accepted Answer

I enjoy playing and teaching many different genres of guitar! I was trained in jazz many years ago and my personal specialty is blues guitar.

Question 5

Do you teach acoustic or electric guitar?

Accepted Answer

Both! I love playing and teaching acoustic and electric guitar styles, including everything from rhythm to lead, fingerpicking to strumming, and even slide and lap-steel guitar.

Question 6

I don't have a guitar - do you have one I can use?

Accepted Answer

No guitar? No worries! I have a range of acoustic and electric guitars in all sizes, which you're welcome to use during your lessons.

Question 7

Do you have a Working With Children Check (WWCC)?

Accepted Answer

In progress! I applied for the check in March 2025 and will have the completed WWCC within four weeks.

Question 8

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Send me an email or give me a call to chat through how we can get you started at Surfside Studio.

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Central Coast Guitar Teacher

Hi, I'm Lindsay

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