Chris Hall sitting with a Stratocaster, mid-lesson

Guitar lessons · Raskelf & online

Bring the songs.I'll bring the rest.

Built around what you actually want to play — 30, 45 or 60 minutes, in person at the studio or over video from anywhere. First lesson's a chat, not a sales pitch.

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Raskelf, North YorkshireIn person · online · all levels

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Before you worry

How a first lesson actually goes

Nervous is normal. Nearly everyone is, the first time. So here’s the whole thing, start to finish, with nothing to dread.

You say hello

We have a proper chat first — what got you into guitar, what you want to play, whether you’ve touched one before. No audition. No right answers.

You play me a thing

A riff, a chord, or nothing at all if you’re brand new. I’m not marking you — I’m working out where you are so I know where to start.

We make a plan

Built around your songs and your pace, not a syllabus. You’ll leave knowing exactly what we’re working towards and the very next thing to practise.

You decide

If we click, brilliant — you book your next one. If not, no harm done, no card taken. The first twenty minutes are on me either way.

First lesson’s a chat, not a sales pitch. Honestly — that’s it.

First one’s on me

Twenty minutes,free.

No card. No commitment. Tell me about you, play me a thing or two, see if we click. If we do, brilliant. If not, no harm done.

Mention it in your enquiry below

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The plain bit

What it costs

One honest hourly rate, three lengths. Pick whatever suits the day — a quick focused session or a proper deep-dive.

Half lesson

30 min

£25per lesson

Perfect for quick check-ins, focused work on a specific piece, or younger learners.

Most popular

Standard lesson

45 min

£38per lesson

The sweet spot. Enough time to cover technique, theory, and play through what you're working on.

Full lesson

60 min

£50per lesson

A proper deep-dive. For intermediate/advanced players or anyone wanting to make real progress fast.

One-to-one, in person from Raskelf, North Yorkshire (near Easingwold), or online over video, anywhere in the world. Block bookings and family arrangements — just ask.

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Step one

Tell me about you

I read every enquiry myself and reply within 24–48 hours.

The more you tell me, the better I can tailor that first lesson. No detail is too small — favourite bands, a song you’ve always wanted to play, whether the guitar in the loft still has strings.

By booking you agree to the cancellation policy. Got a question first? Email me at chris@chrishallguitar.com.

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The ones I get asked

▲If yours isn’t here, just ask.

I'm a complete beginner — is this for me?
Absolutely. Lessons are tailored to where you’re at. If you’ve never picked up a guitar before, we’ll start with the basics — how to hold it, your first chords, your first riff. No syllabus, no judgement.
In person or online — does it matter?
Both work. In person at the Raskelf studio if you want hands-on adjustments and zero latency. Online over video if you’re further afield — sound quality holds up well with a decent mic and connection.
What gear do I need?
A working guitar (acoustic or electric, either is fine), a tuner (your phone’s free apps work), and somewhere quiet to focus. For online lessons, headphones help. We’ll talk about gear upgrades down the line if you want — never up front.
How does the free intro lesson work?
Mention it in your enquiry. I’ll set it up for your first lesson — twenty minutes, no card, no commitment. We’ll see if we click. If we do, you book your next one normally.
What about cancellations?
More than 24 hours notice — no charge, we reschedule. Less than 24 hours — charged in full unless it’s illness or a genuine emergency. The full policy is here.

Got a different question? Email me directly.