David Grainger with his classical guitar in the garden

Classical guitar lessons with David in Horsforth.

Patient, friendly teaching for all ages and abilities. Make room for music, at your own pace.

Arrange a free introductory lesson

★★★★★ 4.9/5 from 9 Google reviews

Teaching in Horsforth since 2011

In person & online

A first note.
A new favourite piece.

Whether you are picking up a guitar for the first time, returning after a break or working towards an exam, I will help you enjoy the music you make.

Explore the lessons
Classical guitar picking technique

Find your starting point

Come and try a free introductory lesson. We can talk about what you would like to play and how I can help.

Introductory lesson
Free
Half hour
£17
One hour
£30

Lessons at my home in Horsforth, or online. Working week, including evenings, and Saturdays. Please contact me to arrange a time.

Talk to David
The Horsforth teaching room, with a classical guitar and music stand

Music is personal.
Your lessons should be, too.

I am David Grainger, a professional classical guitarist and teacher based in Horsforth, in north-west Leeds.

I love playing the guitar, and I love sharing that with my pupils. Classical guitar, sometimes called Spanish guitar, is my specialism. I also teach a range of styles, with skills you can carry into other kinds of music.

You might want to take grade exams, explore a favourite piece, or simply take up an enjoyable new hobby. There is room for all of those here.

Meet your teacher

The pleasure of making progress.

A few words from pupils and parents.

★★★★★
“I very much enjoy my lessons, including having the opportunity to play duets and feel that I have made real progress and am much more confident in my playing.”
Wendy ArmstrongGoogle review, May 2025
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Listen to the guitar.
Imagine the occasion.

Alongside teaching, I perform at weddings, in restaurants, at concerts and recitals. I love sharing the character and colour of the classical guitar with an audience.

Performances & repertoire

Sonata para Guitarra: I. Allegro Moderato

Antonio José

West Yorkshire Classical Guitar Society, Leeds Flamenco Festival 2016.

Homenaje: Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy

Manuel de Falla

West Yorkshire Classical Guitar Society, Leeds Flamenco Festival 2015.

Shall we make
some music?

Tell me a little about yourself, your guitar playing, or the occasion you have in mind. I would be happy to talk it through.

Email David Or call 07814 021394
Call David to arrange a lesson