Testimonials
''Sometimes we can all reach a point where we think we cannot move forward.
We often need someone who can help support us, motivate us and show us the way ahead.
When I decided to go for lessons with Neil, I was very nervous, this was because my English was not perfect at this time.
Neil put me at ease and calmed my nerves very quickly. He is a really wonderful and very funny guy.
It's not very often that a very good musician can also be a very good teacher, but Neil really is both.
He can explain complicated subjects in a very clear and easy way, especially with subjects which I thought I would really struggle with.
Everyone can learn a lot from lessons with Neil. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or advanced player.
I highly recommend lessons with Neil. It doesn't matter if music and the guitar is your hobby or that you have aspirations for music to be your career, lessons with Neil are a great idea. I should really pay him double for helping me with my English. hahaha.''
Wojciech Kwasik
Musician and Solo Artist
We often need someone who can help support us, motivate us and show us the way ahead.
When I decided to go for lessons with Neil, I was very nervous, this was because my English was not perfect at this time.
Neil put me at ease and calmed my nerves very quickly. He is a really wonderful and very funny guy.
It's not very often that a very good musician can also be a very good teacher, but Neil really is both.
He can explain complicated subjects in a very clear and easy way, especially with subjects which I thought I would really struggle with.
Everyone can learn a lot from lessons with Neil. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or advanced player.
I highly recommend lessons with Neil. It doesn't matter if music and the guitar is your hobby or that you have aspirations for music to be your career, lessons with Neil are a great idea. I should really pay him double for helping me with my English. hahaha.''
Wojciech Kwasik
Musician and Solo Artist
''Neil has a wonderfully practical no nonsense approach to teaching bass. With his guidance I was able to go from an outright beginner to being able to operate in a band situation within just a few months. I went for a modern music degree course audition and the tutor told me Neil had done a really fantastic job. That say it all...''
Pete Greenfield
Musician and Copywriter
Pete Greenfield
Musician and Copywriter
''I've been playing guitar since the age of 14 and have been pretty much self taught. I have played in many bands over the years and still regularly gig.
I needed to reach the next level as my guitar playing hadn't improved for a number of years!
I've always known about Neil because I always shopped and asked for advice from curly music Liverpool. Speaking to a few people about getting to the next level of guitar everyone pointed me to Neil expressing his great teaching methods and down to each approach and they were all right!
I have had a number of Lessons from Neil Mellor and instantly noticed my playing improve from basic technique to theory, and I'm looking forward to the future to see where he takes me! I would recommend anyone wanting to improve to invest in Neil Mellors time and expertise, " a phenomenal player and a great guy!"
Ryan Van Delyce
Guitarist - Twelve Gauge
Twelve Gauge Facebook Page
I needed to reach the next level as my guitar playing hadn't improved for a number of years!
I've always known about Neil because I always shopped and asked for advice from curly music Liverpool. Speaking to a few people about getting to the next level of guitar everyone pointed me to Neil expressing his great teaching methods and down to each approach and they were all right!
I have had a number of Lessons from Neil Mellor and instantly noticed my playing improve from basic technique to theory, and I'm looking forward to the future to see where he takes me! I would recommend anyone wanting to improve to invest in Neil Mellors time and expertise, " a phenomenal player and a great guy!"
Ryan Van Delyce
Guitarist - Twelve Gauge
Twelve Gauge Facebook Page
''During the 60’s like many other teenagers I was enthralled by the idea of owning and playing an electric guitar. Eventually I was able to realise this but where I lived I would have had a better chance of finding rocking horse manure than a professional guitar tutor. Added to this was the fact that had I even been able to find such a mythical creature tuition fees would have been beyond me. It was difficult enough finding the money for a half way decent guitar. So it was that with the assistance of Bert Weedon (Play in A day) a few old chord books and listening to records and the odd bit of advice from whichever guitar players would offer it, (don’t forget we had neither internet or tab in those days) I gained some experience and was able to go on and form a couple of bands with friends and enjoy some great times but I was always aware of my extremely limited musical knowledge.
My subsequent marriage and career meant there were other more important things to concentrate on so the guitar was relegated to the loft but when my sons both
expressed a desire to play the guitar I knew it was imperative that I find a
good tutor for them from the outset. Upon enquiring one name cropped up
consistently. That of Neil Mellor. I was to watch both my sons, under Neil’s
tuition and guidance, become proficient guitarists.
So it was that with retirement and time now available to me that I decided take lessons with Neil and can say it has been one of the best moves I have made. From the outset Neil’s easy, simplistic approach has helped me beyond measure.
He has opened up the world of music and brought the pleasure of the guitar back into my life in a way I never dreamed possible. While it is certainly true that you are never too old to learn one major factor in your progress has to be the
quality of your teacher. In Neil I reckon I got the best.''
Gerry Duffy
My subsequent marriage and career meant there were other more important things to concentrate on so the guitar was relegated to the loft but when my sons both
expressed a desire to play the guitar I knew it was imperative that I find a
good tutor for them from the outset. Upon enquiring one name cropped up
consistently. That of Neil Mellor. I was to watch both my sons, under Neil’s
tuition and guidance, become proficient guitarists.
So it was that with retirement and time now available to me that I decided take lessons with Neil and can say it has been one of the best moves I have made. From the outset Neil’s easy, simplistic approach has helped me beyond measure.
He has opened up the world of music and brought the pleasure of the guitar back into my life in a way I never dreamed possible. While it is certainly true that you are never too old to learn one major factor in your progress has to be the
quality of your teacher. In Neil I reckon I got the best.''
Gerry Duffy
"After spending a few years teaching myself at home I found my playing was becoming stale and uninspired. I wasn't progressing. I tended to move between topics at a whim and was fast becoming a jack of all trades, master of none. I was stuck in a rut and I decided it was time to take lessons with Neil.
From the first lesson I knew it was the right choice. Neil has an incredible ability to take what I once thought was complex information and break it down into simple, understandable chunks. My lessons have been really well structured and thanks to Neil's clear and concise teaching I've never felt overwhelmed. I'm always building on what I've learnt previously, developing a thorough understanding of it, instead of trying to tackle everything at once with no direction. All of a sudden I'm seeing the fretboard in a whole new way. When I pick up my guitar I feel like I'm beginning to actually understand it and confidently make music with it. That's an important part of my lessons with Neil – everything we cover is put into a musical context, so the theory I learn can be applied to actually make some music, instead of just simply memorising it.
Not only that but Neil has helped keep my practice time at home focused so that what I'm learning is actually sticking. I'm starting to feel a genuine and satisfying sense of progression again and it's great. When I look back and realise what I've learnt it's staggering! I never would've improved so much on my own.
If any of this sounds familiar then I can't recommend Neil's lessons enough. I've learnt more with him in the last 6 months than in the last two years of my tinkering and noodling at home. He's helped me become a better guitarist.
My only regret is I didn't start taking lessons sooner!"
Stefan Scheuregger
Games Programmer
From the first lesson I knew it was the right choice. Neil has an incredible ability to take what I once thought was complex information and break it down into simple, understandable chunks. My lessons have been really well structured and thanks to Neil's clear and concise teaching I've never felt overwhelmed. I'm always building on what I've learnt previously, developing a thorough understanding of it, instead of trying to tackle everything at once with no direction. All of a sudden I'm seeing the fretboard in a whole new way. When I pick up my guitar I feel like I'm beginning to actually understand it and confidently make music with it. That's an important part of my lessons with Neil – everything we cover is put into a musical context, so the theory I learn can be applied to actually make some music, instead of just simply memorising it.
Not only that but Neil has helped keep my practice time at home focused so that what I'm learning is actually sticking. I'm starting to feel a genuine and satisfying sense of progression again and it's great. When I look back and realise what I've learnt it's staggering! I never would've improved so much on my own.
If any of this sounds familiar then I can't recommend Neil's lessons enough. I've learnt more with him in the last 6 months than in the last two years of my tinkering and noodling at home. He's helped me become a better guitarist.
My only regret is I didn't start taking lessons sooner!"
Stefan Scheuregger
Games Programmer
''After years of banging around on guitars but not really knowing what I was doing. I decided to contact Neil for lessons. I knew Neil was a great
guitarist but I now see that Neil is also an exceptional TEACHER, which are two very separate things. His plethora of knowledge is inspiring, but he delivers it in such a way that it isn't intimidating.
Most importantly (for me anyway) is that Neil is a caring person who has my best interests at heart, even beyond the guitar. I am now starting to feel that I am no longer banging on a guitar, I am studying it.
Thank you Neil and I look forward to continuing our journey together. ROCK ON!''
Mike Adam
Mechanic
guitarist but I now see that Neil is also an exceptional TEACHER, which are two very separate things. His plethora of knowledge is inspiring, but he delivers it in such a way that it isn't intimidating.
Most importantly (for me anyway) is that Neil is a caring person who has my best interests at heart, even beyond the guitar. I am now starting to feel that I am no longer banging on a guitar, I am studying it.
Thank you Neil and I look forward to continuing our journey together. ROCK ON!''
Mike Adam
Mechanic
''I have been taking regular lessons with Neil since May 2013. Before then I used to watch lots of YouTube guitar lessons, and had bought a few DVD lesson packages. Whilst they were ok and taught me some licks, there was a lot missing that left me feeling frustrated at my lack of progress and enjoyment. I couldn’t work out why I wasn’t getting better. Back then I could play some basic pentatonic blues, but only by stringing together some licks I had learned, or by staying in one box shape at a time.
Once I started having lessons with Neil, things have really changed. His knowledge and understanding of music and guitar playing is remarkable.
He is an incredibly gifted and inspirational player and teacher.
In my one to one lessons, Neil knows exactly what I need to work on. This means I am now practising the right stuff and making progress quickly, rather than just cementing my old bad habits like I used to do. Neil is opening so many new doors for me. We have a lot of fun in the lessons and Neil mixes things up so every lesson is super productive.
Thanks to Neil I am now really enjoying playing again, and I can’t believe how much better I have become in such a short time. I can’t recommend him highly enough.''
Tom Saxlund
Ski Instructor
Once I started having lessons with Neil, things have really changed. His knowledge and understanding of music and guitar playing is remarkable.
He is an incredibly gifted and inspirational player and teacher.
In my one to one lessons, Neil knows exactly what I need to work on. This means I am now practising the right stuff and making progress quickly, rather than just cementing my old bad habits like I used to do. Neil is opening so many new doors for me. We have a lot of fun in the lessons and Neil mixes things up so every lesson is super productive.
Thanks to Neil I am now really enjoying playing again, and I can’t believe how much better I have become in such a short time. I can’t recommend him highly enough.''
Tom Saxlund
Ski Instructor
''When I started Skype guitar lessons with Neil, I was very disillusioned with my guitar playing however, Neil soon turned that around. His teaching has changed the way in which I think and approach the guitar and as a result, I have never felt so confident about my progress and my future with the instrument. Neil's teaching style is revolutionary and he simplifies the most complex of information, making everything accessible on the instrument. My knowledge of Scales, Chords and my technique as a whole have improved more in six months than they had in the four and a half years previous to that, this is all thanks to Neil's teaching. He has also instilled a comfortable sense of confidence within me whilst reminding me of my weaknesses but approaching them with a positive methodology. No matter your learning style, Neil will adapt to suit your personality and guitar playing aspirations. The best investment of my (and my Dads money) to date!''
Joe Birnie
Music College Student
Nottinghamshire (Lessons Via SKYPE)
Joe Bernie Facebook Page
Joe Birnie
Music College Student
Nottinghamshire (Lessons Via SKYPE)
Joe Bernie Facebook Page
''Getting lessons from Neil for the past few years has been a turning point in my
musical career. Before meeting Neil I had been playing for a good number of years
but hit a wall as I didn't understand how to navigate across my instrument because
I found theory boring and difficult to understand.
Neil helped me to visualise scales/shapes on the neck and taught me theory in a
simple way I could understand and apply to my playing thus finally enjoying it!
As a teacher Neil also goes that extra mile as he's not only helped me inside
lessons but outside too, whether it be from promoting me, to giving me advice on
gear to recording music or general advice about my career.
Lessons with Neil have always been fun and relaxed and he tailors each lesson
around what you want to work on in a structured way that gets results. He's an
all round decent, friendly guy and his love for guitar playing is inspiring as a student. I've recently started studying a music degree in London and Neil helped me with my audition and has given me a good foundation to build from. I'm genuinely gutted I can't have weekly lessons from him anymore but I will be forever thankful for everything he has done for me.
Whether you are a complete beginner or been playing guitar for 20+ years, want to brush up your theory or technique, having lessons with Neil would be beneficial for any player.''
Izzy Johnson
Rock Guitarist/Solo Artist
Izzy Johnson Facebook Page
Izzy Johnson YouTube Channel
musical career. Before meeting Neil I had been playing for a good number of years
but hit a wall as I didn't understand how to navigate across my instrument because
I found theory boring and difficult to understand.
Neil helped me to visualise scales/shapes on the neck and taught me theory in a
simple way I could understand and apply to my playing thus finally enjoying it!
As a teacher Neil also goes that extra mile as he's not only helped me inside
lessons but outside too, whether it be from promoting me, to giving me advice on
gear to recording music or general advice about my career.
Lessons with Neil have always been fun and relaxed and he tailors each lesson
around what you want to work on in a structured way that gets results. He's an
all round decent, friendly guy and his love for guitar playing is inspiring as a student. I've recently started studying a music degree in London and Neil helped me with my audition and has given me a good foundation to build from. I'm genuinely gutted I can't have weekly lessons from him anymore but I will be forever thankful for everything he has done for me.
Whether you are a complete beginner or been playing guitar for 20+ years, want to brush up your theory or technique, having lessons with Neil would be beneficial for any player.''
Izzy Johnson
Rock Guitarist/Solo Artist
Izzy Johnson Facebook Page
Izzy Johnson YouTube Channel
"I have been playing guitar for over 30 years and teaching for the last eight. Although I was confident in my playing and my ability to learn new material, there had been a lack of inspiration for some time. I also knew that I had to work on my Music Theory. I was "stuck in a rut". When Neil told me that he was starting to Teach Guitar using "Skype" I decided that this could be the motivation I needed to expand my knowledge of Music Theory and advance my Guitar Playing. I have known Neil for many years and always admired his playing and thanks to Skype I am able to have lessons even though I live on the opposite side of the globe. Since starting lessons with Neil I have definitely found the inspiration I was looking for. The knowledge that Neil has passed on to me has not only improved the quality of my playing but of my teaching too. Neil has an uncanny ability to put things across in a concise and simple way.
I would recommend lessons with Neil to anyone anywhere of any age or ability.
The Skype lessons are great quality and fit in well with my lifestyle."
Austin B McColl
Music Shop Manager and Guitar Tutor
Bendigo, Australia (Lessons Via SKYPE)
I would recommend lessons with Neil to anyone anywhere of any age or ability.
The Skype lessons are great quality and fit in well with my lifestyle."
Austin B McColl
Music Shop Manager and Guitar Tutor
Bendigo, Australia (Lessons Via SKYPE)
In Portuguese:
''Eu toco guitarra há 19 anos e sempre busquei estudar, mas certas coisas sempre forma mais difíceis de desenvolver na guitarra de forma simples e objetiva, e nestes 4 meses que tenho estudado com o Neil aqui em Liverpool muitas destas coisas foram resolvidas, em apenas quatro meses já enxergo o instrumento como nunca antes, isto feito de forma gradativa e inteligente, sem dúvidas eu recomendo o Neil como professor, independente do estilo, pois o cara é um poço de conhecimento. Ainda vou ficar por mais sete meses aqui em Liverpool e minha expectativa pelo que ainda vem pela frente é grande, com certeza vou voltar para o Brasil com um conhecimento e domínio sobre o instrumento como nunca imaginei. Obrigado Neil.''
In English:
''I have been playing the guitar for 19 years. I have always practiced alot to improve my playing, but always found certain things difficult to develop on guitar. I am studying the guitar with Neil in Liverpool, and many of these problems and bad habits were resolved in just four months. Already I see the instrument as never before, this is done gradually and in a clever way. I highly recommend Neil as a teacher, regardless of style, because the guy is a well of knowledge. I am staying for another seven months here in Liverpool, and my expectation for what still lies ahead is great. I will definitely go back to Brazil with a knowledge and mastery over the instrument as never imagined. Thanks Neil.''
Hamilton Machado Junior
Musician / Músico
Brazil / Brasil
''Eu toco guitarra há 19 anos e sempre busquei estudar, mas certas coisas sempre forma mais difíceis de desenvolver na guitarra de forma simples e objetiva, e nestes 4 meses que tenho estudado com o Neil aqui em Liverpool muitas destas coisas foram resolvidas, em apenas quatro meses já enxergo o instrumento como nunca antes, isto feito de forma gradativa e inteligente, sem dúvidas eu recomendo o Neil como professor, independente do estilo, pois o cara é um poço de conhecimento. Ainda vou ficar por mais sete meses aqui em Liverpool e minha expectativa pelo que ainda vem pela frente é grande, com certeza vou voltar para o Brasil com um conhecimento e domínio sobre o instrumento como nunca imaginei. Obrigado Neil.''
In English:
''I have been playing the guitar for 19 years. I have always practiced alot to improve my playing, but always found certain things difficult to develop on guitar. I am studying the guitar with Neil in Liverpool, and many of these problems and bad habits were resolved in just four months. Already I see the instrument as never before, this is done gradually and in a clever way. I highly recommend Neil as a teacher, regardless of style, because the guy is a well of knowledge. I am staying for another seven months here in Liverpool, and my expectation for what still lies ahead is great. I will definitely go back to Brazil with a knowledge and mastery over the instrument as never imagined. Thanks Neil.''
Hamilton Machado Junior
Musician / Músico
Brazil / Brasil
"I am only a few months into my guitar journey but am already quite in love with my guitar and am having a ball. I used to play piano a lot but haven’t played for years now and it feels great to have music back in my life. Neil is just an awesome guy who is a natural teacher as well as being a fantastic and versatile guitarist. Lessons are varied, fun, challenging and always go way too quickly. Neil has a flexible approach and will shape the lesson according to where you’re at, always building on previous material. He is very thorough and ensures that you get to grips with music theory, in tandem with getting to know and understand the guitar itself. Recently we have started jamming together in lessons. He will gradually introduce new improvising ideas and have you try them out. Okay, there’s a looooooooooong way to go (but that’s partly the beauty of it, right?). The point is, playing does not feel like practice, it just feels “in the moment”. I highly recommend Neil as a teacher who will bring the guitar to life for you and help you achieve your potential. I’m sure glad I popped into Curly music almost on a whim - the best things in life aren’t planned!"
Izzy Ryder
University Lecturer,
Liverpool
Izzy Ryder
University Lecturer,
Liverpool
"Before taking lessons with Neil I was self taught and struggling to find direction to take my learning of guitars and music due to the wealth of information out there. But Neil has helped give me goals to reach, and make sense out of music theory. Neil has a unique look at music that helps make learning easier, helping to break down the information and delve into the details, going beyond normal level of information to provide more background and additional explanations. With Neil's knowledge of music I can ask any question and get a great answer to help me put facts into better context for a more holistic view on music and a better understanding of the guitar and music in general. Not having as much time to dedicate to my love of music is always an issue, but with Neil teaching at a pace I'm comfortable with and being able to have lessons over skype makes it incredibly convenient.
I couldn't recommend a better teacher, Neil's the best !"
Phil Jones
IT consultant and Web Designer
Warrington (Lessons Via SKYPE)
I couldn't recommend a better teacher, Neil's the best !"
Phil Jones
IT consultant and Web Designer
Warrington (Lessons Via SKYPE)
'' Neil Mellor is an incredibly gifted musician and teacher.
He is a real inspiration to me and I feel very fortunate and privileged
to have been taught by him."
Philip Curran
Music Composer for Film & Television
www.philipcurran.com
He is a real inspiration to me and I feel very fortunate and privileged
to have been taught by him."
Philip Curran
Music Composer for Film & Television
www.philipcurran.com
“Having studied under Neil’s tuition for the last 3 years, I cannot recommend him highly enough, as a teacher, musician and all round good guy to know. I view him as my musical Yoda, his experience, ability and wisdom shines through, keeping my learning on the right path. Neil has a genuine passion for the guitar which is infectious and an encyclopaedic knowledge of songs, styles, guitars and guitarists, my weekly lesson is one of the highlights of my week, challenging but very enjoyable. I have ambitious goals for my future as a guitarist and Neil has immeasurably boosted my chances of achieving those goals, I know that without his help, I doubt I would ever have learnt any where near as much....
If you want to play guitar, and I mean really rock, book a lesson.” Pete Hardy
Public Sector Web Manager
If you want to play guitar, and I mean really rock, book a lesson.” Pete Hardy
Public Sector Web Manager
''I had been self taught for about 2 years before my motivation of learning bass
guitar was almost lost. When I started taking lessons with Neil I found a new
love for playing my bass which has not since stopped while having lessons with
him. I was so amazed by his style of teaching that I recommended him to my
friend who is also learning guitar with him now. He also keeps me in control and
shapes the lesson around me and he lets me decide upon what I want to discover
and learn. For example I wanted to do grades which he fully understood and he
found I enjoyed learning a lot of music theory as well which fascinated me.
Neil also just doesn’t teach me he also inspirers my learning and my interest while fascinating your knowledge constantly in the lessons. Neil teaches in a calm and friendly atmosphere which helps me a lot to relax, as I can get stressed very easily and this helps me to focus more in the lesson. I have found him to be the perfect mix of a professional teacher and your best friend which is the perfect teacher who understands you fully while keeping you at your highest potential of learning.
Also his experience of music reflects upon in his teaching and advice were upon he notices and understands a lot of mistakes and has great independent advice upon guitars, equipment, etc. I also love learning all the verities of music which he teaches me as well like blues, rock, etc.
Neil has a strong passion for music which also shows in his lessons, I’ve found that he is clearly not just teaching to earn a living, rather he is teaching to unlock your love in music and your instrument while keeping you at your highest potential level you can achieve with your instrument. I’ve found for that the money you pay and the quality teaching I’ve received from him is a great investment and probably one of my greatest investments I have ever made, the only thing I regret was not finding him sooner. If you are looking to progress and become successful and also to unlock a new love with your instrument you have come to the right place''.
Gerard Hall
The Toucans - Bassist
The Toucans Facebook Page
guitar was almost lost. When I started taking lessons with Neil I found a new
love for playing my bass which has not since stopped while having lessons with
him. I was so amazed by his style of teaching that I recommended him to my
friend who is also learning guitar with him now. He also keeps me in control and
shapes the lesson around me and he lets me decide upon what I want to discover
and learn. For example I wanted to do grades which he fully understood and he
found I enjoyed learning a lot of music theory as well which fascinated me.
Neil also just doesn’t teach me he also inspirers my learning and my interest while fascinating your knowledge constantly in the lessons. Neil teaches in a calm and friendly atmosphere which helps me a lot to relax, as I can get stressed very easily and this helps me to focus more in the lesson. I have found him to be the perfect mix of a professional teacher and your best friend which is the perfect teacher who understands you fully while keeping you at your highest potential of learning.
Also his experience of music reflects upon in his teaching and advice were upon he notices and understands a lot of mistakes and has great independent advice upon guitars, equipment, etc. I also love learning all the verities of music which he teaches me as well like blues, rock, etc.
Neil has a strong passion for music which also shows in his lessons, I’ve found that he is clearly not just teaching to earn a living, rather he is teaching to unlock your love in music and your instrument while keeping you at your highest potential level you can achieve with your instrument. I’ve found for that the money you pay and the quality teaching I’ve received from him is a great investment and probably one of my greatest investments I have ever made, the only thing I regret was not finding him sooner. If you are looking to progress and become successful and also to unlock a new love with your instrument you have come to the right place''.
Gerard Hall
The Toucans - Bassist
The Toucans Facebook Page
"When I first met Neil I had limited knowledge and playing experience of the guitar so I am delighted that I'm now at a stage two years down the line where I know how to play several songs. What I particularly like about lessons with Neil, especially as I am a beginner is that he continues to challenge me and sets me weekly tasks that balance learning musical knowledge whilst brushing up my playing. Each week I am able to notice a difference in my playing ability. I like that fact that Neil also pays interest into my own music taste, like soul and blues. When I'm struggling to learn part of a new song, like a tricky bar chord progression, Neil helps me to break it down and teaches it back to me in a simple way. With a couple weeks of practice I can then nail it. I know I wouldn't have developed so quickly had I tried to teach myself, so I'm pleased I have a great teacher in Neil"
Dr James Adie CPsychol
Lecturer, Sport Psychology
Dr James Adie CPsychol
Lecturer, Sport Psychology
"Lessons with Neil have dramatically improved both my guitar playing and general music theory over the years, and he is always happy to help when it comes to difficulties with playing, writing and understanding music. A very friendly teacher and hugely talented musician, I would definitely recommend Neil to anyone looking to improve their playing or theory in any way, regardless of ability level - the relevant and very rewarding exercises set ensure that I notice a vast, rapid improvement in my playing wherever I feel I am struggling, so I am very grateful to be counted as one of Neil's students." Sean Duffy
Bury The Fallen - Singer and Guitarist
Bury the Fallen Facebook Page
''I first came to know the guitar genius that is Neil Mellor, when he worked in a shop called Curly Music in liverpool city centre! I was self taught for about 3 years, this was before I actually knew what a great guitarist was. I was just a fool to think I could play haha! later I discovered that Neil was infact a distant relation to me that I wont go into, but that made it alot easier to talk to him and plead for him to show me the ways of playing guitar like a professional! Neil is simply a master at what he does, his insight, his knowledge, and technique...his playing makes any guitarist (including Paul Gilbert when they met) think this guy can play!
I strongly recommend anybody to sit down and jam/talk to this guy to get some insight and inspiration! Neil...you rock! '' Andrew Barker
Scare Tactics - Singer and Guitarist
Scare Tactics Facebook Page
I strongly recommend anybody to sit down and jam/talk to this guy to get some insight and inspiration! Neil...you rock! '' Andrew Barker
Scare Tactics - Singer and Guitarist
Scare Tactics Facebook Page
''I began my lessons with Neil as a complete guitar novice, knowing only a few basic chords with very little music theory knowledge. After a few years of study I am now a singer songwriter and I also play in various bands. I am now able to play in many different styles with confidence. I am also able to use techniques as used by iconic guitarists such as Satriani, Malmsteen and Vai. Lessons with Neil are always Exhilarating and are valuable for anybody who wishes to go far with their playing. I feel that my own knowledge, technique, music theory and overall playing skills have greatly improved since having lessons with Neil. Neil has also developed my confidence in playing and singing in front of live audiences and uses concepts for teaching which are fun and memorable. All in all an awesome guy with great one-to-one teaching skills ,really approachable and friendly.''
Ryan Barker
Singer Songwriter/Rock Guitarist
Ryan Barker
Singer Songwriter/Rock Guitarist
''Taking lessons from Neil was the best choice I made when taking up the guitar. Having gone from simply reading tablature in guitar books and struggling with the theory, Neil has continued to guide me on both a playing and theoretical level. My knowledge of music has increased dramatically which in turn helps me a great deal when attempting my own pieces of music and I now understand how other artists approach song writing, making playing covers a great deal easier to digest. Lessons are catered to what I want to learn, and if I bring ideas to him, Neil assesses them, shows me how to develop those ideas, gives me playing tips on how they could sound better, but most importantly encourages and pushes me further. Not to mention, the lessons are great fun! I would encourage anyone, regardless of playing ability to contact Neil as his knowledge and musicianship are truly inspirational.''
Chris Duffy
Rock Guitarist/Solo Artist
Chris Duffy
Rock Guitarist/Solo Artist
''My name is Hannah and I am 10 years old. Neil has been my guitar teacher for the last two years. When I first started my lessons I didn’t know anything about playing a guitar but Neil was very patient explaining everything to me and going over things with me until I got it right. I have now progressed from an acoustic guitar to an electric guitar and am preparing to take Rock School exams. Neil is the best teacher ever! '' Hannah Bentley
Parents testimonal:-
''Neil was my first choice for Hannah’s guitar lessons. He is very patient with Hannah and goes over things until she gets it right. He is ideal for teaching younger children and I would not hesitate in recommending Neil to others! ''
Parents testimonal:-
''Neil was my first choice for Hannah’s guitar lessons. He is very patient with Hannah and goes over things until she gets it right. He is ideal for teaching younger children and I would not hesitate in recommending Neil to others! ''