Since 1994, Guitar Weekends has been helping guitarists of every level—from beginners to advanced players—develop the skills, confidence and inspiration to become better musicians. Learn great songs, master the techniques behind them, and discover the tools that will transform your playing. Join us on our friendly residential courses across the UK or from anywhere in the world with our live online sessions.
Since 1994, Guitar Weekends has been helping guitarists of all abilities to learn, improve, stay motivated and, above all, enjoy playing.
Our online and residential courses cover every aspect of guitar playing, including:
The real measure of a great guitar course isn’t just how much you learn—it’s how inspired you feel when you leave. Whether our students join us online, at one of our day or at a weekend residential, our aim is to give you new skills, greater confidence and a clear direction for your practice, so you continue improving long after the course has finished. That’s why so many of our students return year after year.
At Guitar Weekends, you learn from some of the UK’s most respected and in-demand guitar professionals. Our tutors are highly sought-after session players, recording musicians, songwriters, exam content creators and educators, bringing decades of real-world experience into every course.
Between them, they cover every area of guitar playing—from blues, rock and jazz to fingerstyle, rhythm, improvisation, harmony and performance. But great teaching is about more than just playing ability; it’s about understanding how to inspire others.
Our tutors are exceptional group leaders who know how to bring out the best in every player. Whether you’re a beginner finding your feet, an intermediate guitarist looking to break through, or an advanced player wanting new challenges, they will adapt the learning experience to suit the group and help you find your next step.
Expect expert guidance, practical advice and plenty of those “light bulb” moments that inspire you to pick up your guitar and keep improving long after the course has finished.
“What a wonderful weekend! My heartfelt thanks for persevering with us weekend rockers and for making the whole thing enjoyable and entertaining as well as educational. It was great to be a group member and to get the opportunity to play with such keen and friendly axemen!” Chris H
“Hi everyone, it was great meeting you all and for the fun we had…congratulations on another excellent course and for taking the time and trouble to get us all through some wonderful material.” Alasdair S
“Thanks for a fantastic, eye-opening, mind-expanding weekend, and thank you all for your company, kindness and the craic.” Hilary G
“Hi to all, my thanks for a well organised and very well run weekend. Everyone was welcoming and friendly and I look back on with great satisfaction. All in all a great venue, organisation and tuition with lots of new friends.” Andy E
Hi, I’m Andy Moore and I began taking over the running of Guitar Weekends in 2026. If you’re interested in anything to do with Guitar Weekends then it will likely be myself you’ll be chatting to over the phone or on email.
Known in the music world as A.J Moore, I’ve been been teaching with Guitar Weekends since 2016. However I began teaching 25 years ago both privately and at Leeds College of Music. Since moving to London 21 years ago I’ve worked continuously as a session musician, songwriter and content creator. I’ve been lucky to play on some of the world’s most famous stages with some fantastic artists. But I’ve also had the pleasure of inspiring generations of musicians through my teaching.
As well as running the business side of Guitar Weekends you can find me teaching numerous online courses as well as day and weekend courses which include The Art Of Performance, Rhythm Guitar, Songwriting, Arrangement, Strugglers, Improvers, Fingerstyle Mastery and many, many more.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you on your musical journey. I’m dedicated to changing the face of music tuition and part of that goal is being achieved through my role here at Guitar Weekends.
Hi, I’m Ronnie and I’m the owner of Guitar Weekends.
I took over the helm of Guitar Weekends in 2012 from the original owner who was based in Cumbria. Our courses now run both in the north and south. I was introduced to Guitar Weekends through a Country Course given to me as a gift from my wife some years earlier – the whole thing just grabbed me.
I attend all courses and run the Beginners course myself – the Beginners one is an entry-level course for new or relatively-new starters and acts as an introduction to our Strugglers and Improvers courses.
Over the years I’ve picked up a lot knowledge, technique and repertoire from all our professional tutors and so, coupled with the fact that I started playing in my late teens (with lots of gaps), I consider myself a reasonable player but still a hobbyist – like you!!!
I hope the website is clear and helpful and send me any feedback or suggestions for improvement.
