I'm Mr Morton, and I teach Electric and Acoustic guitar. My guitar lessons have been described as “very tailored”, “fun and very practical”, and “clear and easy to practise from”.
At age 11, I got my first guitar at a car boot sale. Taking lessons from a local guitarist, I formed a rock band with friends, and became practically attached to the instrument.
My love of the guitar has taken me from a small town in South Yorkshire, to stages and studios across the UK. Past projects include writing, recording & touring with Team Picture, an alternative rock group, and solo session recording work for television. My guitar playing has been heard on BBC 6Music, BBC Radio 1, Radio X, an ITV series, and a Netflix series.
In 2011 I graduated from Leeds College of Music (now Leeds Conservatoire) with a degree in Popular Music Studies. I also have a Grade 8 certificate in Electric Guitar (London College of Music), Grade 5 Music Theory (ABRSM), Child Protection in Education (EduCare), and in 2020 I completed a course in Performance Psychology, which helps musicians perform well under pressure.
I believe anyone can learn guitar with the right approach, and I love to teach beginners. Students learn popular songs while developing their skills in strumming, fingerpicking, riff playing, soloing, and much more. My musical background is Rock & Pop, covering a wide range of styles including Indie, Folk, Heavy Rock, Blues, Funk, and Jazz.
Intermediate & advanced students can enhance their musicianship skills, and deepen their understanding of music, while expanding their repertoire. Students who wish to gain a recognised qualification can be guided through Trinity Rock & Pop or Rockschool grades.
Whether you want to play in a band, write music on guitar, or just play your favourite songs, I'd love to help.
