Lessons & Services

Why Learn Guitar with Charlie?

I’m Charlie Hodgson, a 37-year-old professional signed musician and tutor based in Kings Langley. I’ve been teaching guitar for over 20 years, and playing for 30+ — from gigs and bands across London, weddings and luxury venues to huge concert stages, and now from my quiet home studio or over Zoom. Whilst teaching, I regularly perform nationwide and am often experimenting with new material at home and so I bring that passion and energy to our lessons.

Whether you’re just starting out, picking up where you left off, or want to develop a more advanced style — I teach in a way that’s relaxed, friendly, and fully tailored to your goals. I work with complete beginners, kids aged 4+, teens, adults, retired learners, and advanced players prepping for exams or performances.

I am also fully experienced with teaching neurodivergent people, including ADHD and autism, with many of my neurodiverse pupils praising my patience and ability to embrace their unique differences.

If you’re looking for structured progress and the freedom to play music you actually enjoy, you’re in the right place.

Curious if it’s right for you? Drop me a message – I’ll happily talk through options.

What Makes My Lessons Different?

DBS Checked & Public Liability Insured
Warm, engaging, relaxed, welcoming personality - which I switch up and tailor according to each pupil
30+ years’ experience with acoustic & electric guitar
Professionally-signed guitarist with multiple top-tier musician agencies, hired for world renowned luxury venues, weddings & clients nationwide, performed to audiences of over 400,000
Taught over 300 pupils of all ages, abilities, experiences and needs
Theory-taught, gigging-experienced and truly passionate, I bring that energy to your lessons!
Guitar tuition and professional musicianship is my full-time job, so you can be assured I give our lessons my full time passion and energy
I help you play what you love — from Green Day and Pink Floyd, to Taylor Swift and Zeppelin
Ongoing WhatsApp support between lessons
Advice on gear, practice routines, and what to learn next
Flexible sessions that fit around your life
Fully experienced working with neurodiverse people, including ADHD, autism and more

What I Offer

Smiling girl child at acoustic guitar lesson with Charlie | Friendly beginner classes Kings Langley

One-to-One Guitar Lessons

£45

Ideal for any age (4+ to senior+) or ability level. We learn what you love!

• Acoustic & electric guitar

• Play songs you love, build strong technique & confidence

• Theory, sight-reading & creative tips as needed

• All abilities (total beginner to advanced)

• All ages (4+ to Senior), there is no limit

• £45/hr | In-person at my home Studio in Kings Langley or online via Zoom

Want to try it out? Email or WhatsApp me for your first session – flexible options available.

Guitar lessons for two | Parent-child, friends or couples duo learning together in Kings Langley

Duo Guitar Lessons

£60

Learn side-by-side with someone you know — no pressure.

• Great for siblings, parent & child, partners or friends

• No need to be at the same level

• £60/hr per duo

• Weekly or one-off bookings

• In-person at my home studio in Kings Langley or online via Zoom

Message me to check availability and book your duo slot.

Group guitar lessons for kids and teens | Learn together friends family in Kings Langley or online

Group Guitar Sessions

£25pp

Bring your own group — siblings, cousins or school friends.

• 1-hour, private group lessons for 2–5 kids

• Held in my Kings Langley home studio

• Fun, relaxed & low-pressure

• Perfect for summer holidays

Pricing per hour:

• 2 kids – £60 total

• 3 kids – £75

• 4 kids – £100

• 5 kids – £125

Want to book a private slot for your group? Drop me a quick message to check availability.

Songwriting and creative guitar coaching for GCSE students, adults, and senior learners | Make yours

Songwriting & Composition Coaching

£50 per hourly session or reduced package rates

Build your own track, prep a GCSE piece, or just explore your creative side.

• Structure melodies, lyrics, chord progressions

• Great for students, hobbyists or late-life creatives

• £50/session

• 3 for £135

• 6 for £250

• 1 hour, in-person in Kings Langley or Zoom

Got a tune or lyric in your head? Let’s build it together. Email me to start.

Performance Coaching

£50 per hourly session

Polish a piece for school, a gig or exam.

• Focus on stage presence, precision & confidence

• Calm and friendly coaching, no judgement

• £50/hour

Book a one-off session to get performance-ready.

Gift a guitar lesson experience – perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day or special moments

Guitar Lesson Gift Cards

Treat someone to music this year - my digital guitar lesson gift cards are perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day, or just because:

• Redeemable for one-off or bundle lessons

• Redeemable for tuition or guitar servicing

• Easy PDF you can email or print

• Popular family gift—always well received

Please note, gift voucher purchases for lessons expire after 12 months.

Simply drop me a message to organise the voucher.

Guitar Servicing

Having owned and played guitars for over 28 years and taught professionally for over 16 years, I have worked with guitars across the whole spectrum and offer a professional servicing, setup and repair on all types of guitars.

Guitar clean, re-string and check-over – professional setup and servicing for all guitars | service

Full Clean, Re-String, Check-Over and Minor Adjustments

£45 + cost of new strings

At the price of £45 plus the cost of your new strings, I will take in your guitar and give it a full professional clean, re-string, tuning, general check over and minor adjustments. Pupil delivers guitar to me.

Advanced Servicing

Bespoke

If you need more complex, advanced servicing like electrical repairs or replacement of parts, please give me a call to discuss your needs.

Charlie Hodgson Guitar Tutoring – DBS-checked, 5-star rated guitar teacher based in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. Offering expert private guitar lessons for all ages (4+), beginners to advanced. Acoustic and electric guitar tuition available across Watford, Abbots Langley, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Apsley, and surrounding areas. Learn in-person or online via Zoom. Weekly 1:1 lessons, parent & child duo lessons, children’s group sessions, songwriting coaching, and performance prep. Ideal for complete beginners, adult learners, returning players, advanced pros, and kids trying a new hobby.

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Teaching rock, acoustic, punk, pop, indie, and more — with 30+ years playing experience and 20+ years of teaching. Trusted by local families, schools and musicians. Flexible, friendly and fully tailored learning.

Charlie Hodgson: Private Guitar Lessons in Kings Langley

LESSONS & SERVICES

Why Learn Guitar with Charlie?