IN-PERSON tutorials

Individual sessions held in my purpose-built studio space in Dorset, UK.

Format

One Hour Sessions // Perfect if you want to swing by for a quick dive into a topic or two.

Morning & Afternoon Sessions // We can meet on Zoom in advance to plan your session and discuss what you’d like to get from it. Great to dig into a few more topics in greater detail. Teas, coffees, biscuits and some guitar nerdery!

Full Day Session // Time for the ultimate deep-dive! Following a chat in advance on Zoom I’ll curate a balanced day of epic guitar geekery tailored specifically to you. Take a look at the list below to see just some of the options on the table. We’ll break for teas and coffees, and take a jaunt to my local for a hearty pub lunch. A lovely day all in all, I reckon!

For anything anything we discuss / create / record you want to refer to after the session, I’ll set up a shared Dropbox Folder where it can all live.

When you purchase a tutorial from the options above I’ll drop you an email via the address you provide within 24 hours, and we’ll arrange a date for the session, and book in a chat on Zoom if you’re going for the morning, afternoon or full-day sessions.

If you’d like to gift any of these options to a guitarist in your life please drop me a line after purchase and I can send you a voucher via email.

Content

A brief list of some of the topics we can cover during our time:

• all aspects of acoustic & classical technique

• refining repertoire

• composition & arrangement

• performance techniques

• effective practice routines

• recording, editing & mixing

• video work

• developing effective practice routines

• live sound

• interpretation & musicality

• comparing and contrasting different types of acoustic guitar

• and lots more! Do drop me a line via the contact form below if you have any questions

Testimonials

Will McNicol is a master teacher. He has the uncanny ability to get me to relax and brings out the best in my playing. In every lesson there are at least 2 "Aha" moments where a new idea, a new fingering or a deeper understanding of the guitar is illuminated. The breadth of his knowledge of guitar is amazing but Will is also one of the most humble and kind people I have ever met. If you're considering taking lessons, stop thinking about it and contact Will. It will be one of the best decisions you've ever made. - Bruce, USA

For more years than I care to remember, I’ve been a “bedroom guitarist”, never advancing from an intermediate standard and too shy to play in front of people. On a friend’s recommendation I thought I’d give Will’s Skype lessons a try. Will is incredibly encouraging and full of advice on how to improve. In the past few months my playing has improved no end – I’ve taken on new repertoire, styles and techniques that I never would have tried. To anyone in two minds whether to take the plunge or not, go for it – you will not regret it. - Martin, UK

I so appreciate your teaching and guidance. I feel grateful to learn from you — not all great players are great teachers, too, but you excel in both realms. Thanks! - Sam, USA

Any questions about in-person tutorials?

Just drop me a line via the form below.