Mal is a legend, taught me to play all sorts of bangers.

David is a great, very patient teacher. Takes the time to find your interest and structures the lessons accordingly. I have come back to guitar after a long break, I am only a few lessons in now but I have learnt more from David than previous teachers, and having the ability to just pick up the guitar and play along rather than just play set songs has made it far more enjoyable than before. I highly recommend David.

As a late starter and total beginner to the guitar, I have been extremely happy with Zak's lessons. Worried that I may be at an age where I could not pick things up quickly enough (having had a guitar for several decades languishing in the loft!), Zak reassured me with his knowledge, patience and adaptability. I have learned so much in only six months, and he allows me to set the pace, content and style of the lesson; it is very much an exercise in coproduction! Zak's passion for music, extensive experience, and flexible approach, make him an ideal teacher for all levels of ability. Although taking a break for personal reasons, I have not found any difficulty in practising what I have learned with Zak's expert tuition and the lesson notes. I am very much looking forward to resuming my lessons with him in the not too distant future.

YGA Guitar Club is BRILLIANT! If you are looking to progress your guitar playing and musicality then this is the place. 5 stars is simply not enough. It deserves loads more. I have been a member for 3 weeks and I've made more progress and am loving my guitar playing more than at any time in the last 3 years of internet trawling and you tube hopping. I have tried all the big names out there, both paid and free, and none have engaged me like the guys at the Guitar Club. The courses and lessons are very well crafted, super fun and delivered by engaging, friendly, knowledegable mentors who actually know how to teach effectively through a camera lens. They know how to break down and sequence the learning for effective progress and I get the feeling they genuinely care about the experience students in the club. There are many courses to choose from but, best of all, you can follow a pathway created for you depending on your starting point and interests. This takes away all the wasted time and energy deciding what to learn and practise. Just get a pathway and follow it. Simples. I have done this and have made great strides in just 3 weeks. It's super motivating and the pieces in the lessons are good fun to learn and play along to the excellent backing tracks. There are also excellent learning support tools such as the interactive tab which can be looped, speeded up and slowed down etc. I am not very tech savvy but I find the site and the tools very easy to navigate and use. I can't wait each day to pick up my guitars and crack on. There is a supportive community which includes, amongst many other things, the option to submit a monthly piece for feedback from the mentors, live sessions and Q and A sessions with the (adorable) "Main Guy" which are super entertaining and informative. This is such a fun club to be part of and for an extremely reasonable price and, most importantly, it works. If you are serious about your guitar learning don't hesitate, do a trial week then join up and you'll be hooked just like I am and revelling in your progress.

Donal is an excellent Guitar Teacher. He has tutored me for the last 4 years. The lessons are great fun and his detailed but friendly approach has allowed me to progress to solo performances at many Open Mic sessions this year. I do not hesitate to recommend him.

My son has been learning guitar with Donal for over a year now. He loves going for his weekly session and has made excellent progress. Donal is an excellent teacher - he is clearly passionate about what he does and teaches in a very positive and encouraging way.

We started with Donal in May 2021 (during covid times). We could only do remote online classes on zoom that time, but later stuck to the remote model as it worked well (with our schedules and work and all that). We would like to credit Donal for sparking that interest in guitar in our 8 year old early on. He really looks forward to his class every week, which is a testament to Donal’s unique and fun teaching style - finger picking exercises, timing, story telling (bands, their history, influences, genres, guitar types and their nuances - neck, pickups, bridge), music theory, tips and tricks to improve speed and accuracy etc. have helped our son make great progress over the years. Above all, we wanted guitar playing to be fun and enjoyable for him - Donal has ensured it stays that way from day 1! We started with a small child guitar, then a classic full-sized acoustic, to now a Fender electric - Donal has been flexible and has adjusted his teaching styles and methods accordingly. We ended up picking classic rock as our genre (Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Gary Moore, Led Zep, Michael Jackson, AC DC etc, as that is what we listen to at home), and Donal had no issues adapting to and teaching in that genre. Donal takes time to write detailed notes and observations every week after the class, on what is working well, what needs improving and what to focus on. He has been patiently guiding through the (Trinity) guitar grading process for the last few years, reviewing performances for submissions as necessary. Also, Donal has helped instil confidence in our son for the odd school/theater performances, by providing tips on how to hold a heavy guitar, how to warm up, how to face large crowds. Donal has also been flexible around our schedules, where we have had to move the odd class, cancel or reschedule it. Not just that, he has gone out of his way to kindly offer to fix issues with the guitar (restringing, output jacks, switches) as we were clueless about electric guitars! We also asked our son to contribute a little paragraph for this review: “My guitar teacher, Donal Kelleher, has been teaching me for 3 and a half years which was the start of my guitar journey at the age of 8. My teacher has really helped me grow from someone who does not know how to hold a guitar to someone who has passed a Grade 6 in Trinity School of Rock recently. He helps me learn a lot of unique songs and he has taught me multiple scales and notes. He is a very fun and easy going teacher who makes learning a scale seem more interesting. These three and a half years were very enjoyable and I have had a lot of fun learning all of the songs I know. The way that he teaches  pushes me to do my best but still only play to enjoy the instrument. He has a thorough knowledge of music theory that links nicely to advanced comprehension of techniques covering a wide range of musical genres. He is a very skillful guitarist and has helped me develop my playing regardless of what my abilities or age were to start with.“ I would highly recommend Donal for anyone looking for a teacher for guitar lessons - for his deep knowledge in music (music theory included), story-telling and techniques, professionalism and flexibility.

Donal is a fantastic teacher. My son has been having guitar lessons for a few years now and has made great progress. He thoroughly enjoys his lessons and Donal always provides weekly feedback with next steps. I would highly recommend Donal for guitar lessons!

Donal has taught my 9 year old for the last 18 months and would definitely recommend him. My son has gone from complete beginner to being able to play chords and riffs confidently. Donal's helped bring music to life and my son has thoroughly enjoyed his lessons!!

I live in Washington DC, am a 59 year old grandmother and just learning how to play guitar. I became a member and started with the 30-day challenge class online. I love it! I didn’t think I would be able to get the hang of it but I’m coming along. Thanks to Dan, who teaches this class and who has a real talent for sharing his knowledge in an immensely effective way.

Great courses combining theory and practical and very well organised. The courses are structured well thought out easy to follow and you can go as fast or as slow as you want to, choose your own pace. Highly recommended.

David is a fantastic teacher, I was only playing chords and needed to further my guitar playing, David is getting me to embellish my chords and starting to learn some lead guitar which I never thought I could do, I class myself as an older student and he is very patient with me, I'm learning blues which I asked to do and the lessons are pre worked out before i get there, and the great thing about David is he really enjoys what he does and makes me feel very relaxed, I would highly recommend him, I would give more stars if I could, thank you David, I'm already looking forward to my next lesson.

David is a great, experienced teacher, & his lessons have helped me develop as a guitar player greatly. Completely recommend.

been taking lessons with Rax for several months now, and I couldn't be happier with the progress I've made. What sets Rax apart is his ability to personalize each lesson to fit my learning style and musical interests. He takes the time to understand my goals and tailors the curriculum accordingly, whether I want to focus on mastering a specific technique or learn my favorite songs. This personalized approach has not only kept me engaged and motivated but has also accelerated my growth as a guitarist. I highly recommend Rax to anyone looking for a dedicated and supportive instructor who truly cares about their students' progress.

I'm a few lessons in with David and thoroughly enjoying it. He's very patient, helpful and I particularly like that he takes into account the kind of style and songs I want to play. He also pushes me to the next level in every lesson even when I think what I can't play what he has prepared. Would highly recommend him as a teacher.

I really enjoy guitar lessons with Tiz. He's a great teacher, a skilled and experienced musician, a multi-instrumentalist, who plays guitar, bass, drums really well. And the loveliest guy I know - really nice person, and it's always a pleasure to have a conversation with him. He's so kind, supportive, inspiring, insightful and uplifts me enormously, making me believe in myself everytime I speak to him. That's why I'm always saying he's more like my therapist than just a guitar teacher - I recommend him to anyone who wants to play better, or just starts, or only interested. He's a great choice for sure. Super professional. With love x

I‘ve been a a member of YGA Club for 2 months now and I really enjoy following the lessons and doing my practice routine nearly every day. The lessons are well structured, the teachers and the content is great, the combination of small units with instructor videos, player with adjustable speed, tabs, supporting material, backing tracks is really cool. An outstanding feature of the YGA is the personalized learning path that gives you guidance what to practice and what not and helps you to concentrate on the essentials. The guys of YGA are doing a great job with a lot of enthusiasm to offer great quality content. What is really great are the guitar player studies of famous guitarists where you get to know the things that make their unique style. Other cool features include the possibility to send a video of yourself playing once per month to get feedback of the teachers, the five day challenges, the theory courses, the technical skill courses, the live events and the community. All in all this is a great place to develop your guitar skills and knowledge further. I can highly recommend the YGA club.

David is a wonderful teacher, my 8 year old son loves going to his lessons. He is kind, patient and encouraging. I always receive feedback from the lesson and David let's me know what my son needs to work on at home.

I have been learning how to play the guitar on my own for the last 2 years. What has started as a pandemic hobby has blossomed into a true passion. Prior to YGA, I had been going the usual you tube circuit and visiting several different sites. It has helped me improve tremendously but I definitely plateaued and could see that I would benefit from more structure and better organization. Enter YGA Club and it fit the bill perfectly. It is extremely well organized and tailors a program to your level. The videos are high quality and include relevant backing tracks. I really love the ability to see on screen tab and to be able to loop sections and slow the tempo. Additionally vs in person lessons, the fees are very reasonable.

David is such a fantastic guitar teacher he is so patient and kind when teaching my son he helped so much with his confidence.