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If you’re here, then you want to improve your guitar or bass playing, or start learning from scratch.

Maybe you are a complete beginner and want to know you are doing things right from the get-go.

Maybe you have been left disappointed from larger teaching studios that over-promise but under-deliver.

Or maybe you’re self-taught but are seeking guidance from someone who can help you glue together the gaps in your knowledge and correct your technique.

I have been teaching guitar and bass for 12 years, and in that time I have helped hundreds of people attain the skills and knowledge that has led them to fulfil their musical aspirations. In my 18 years of learning about music, music theory, guitar, techniques, tone, effects, and music production, I have developed a wealth of information which I am passionate about sharing with others. Since completing a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance with honours at the Jazz Music Institute in 2018, I have played in a wide range of settings and configurations, from contemporary bands, covers bands, to jazz groups and duos. I offer my clients a comprehensive music education which will be relevant to their goals.

Guitar lessons, Bass lessons, Home studio, Online tuition, all ages.
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Everyone has different goals. Perhaps you want to:

  • Join or start a band and play gigs.
  • Comprehend music theory and attain greater fretboard visualisation.
  • Learn how to strum a few chords and use a capo so you can accompany yourself or a singer.
  • Improvise great solo’s using a wide range of techniques from your technical quiver.
  • Learn how to become the grooving, melodic hearbeat of a band on the Bass guitar.
  • Or perhaps you’d like inform your songwriting with a solid foundation in functional music theory, so you can find the ‘right’ notes/chords quickly.

If anything that I’ve said here resonates with you, then feel free to book a free trial with me to see how I can help you!

EXCELLENT rating
Based on 6 reviews
My son loves coming to lessons here. Daniel is a very experienced and engaging music teacher and has inspired my son to continue learning the guitar.
lauryn burke
lauryn burke
2023-09-25
Learning to play guitar has been a long term goal of mine. With Daniel Mahler Music tutoring has helped me to understand the fundamentals of music theory of the guitar, which has aloud me to become more confident when playing along to backing tracks and helped me to become more creative with guitar soloing and songs I’ve always wanted to learn. Dan's lesson plans have given me more insight to where I needed improving. Which has put me on the right track to perfecting my guitar technique. I have noticed a major change in my playing since beginning with Dan's teachings.
Tim Churchward
Tim Churchward
2023-07-07
Jazz is tough! But Daniel has been a great teacher, encouraging, patient and trying his best to convey the intricacies of this style. I enjoy the focus on foundations and repertoire work. I feel Daniel has a good flexibility with his teaching style. He has students from different age groups, kids in schools and older students and is still able to adapt to diverse needs. He has incredible playing skills and also tries to transfer them as techniques that I myself can use. Highly recommend for anyone looking to learn.
P B
P B
2023-04-01
Really enjoy working with Dan, not only is he a great musician, he is able to translate the language of jazz in an understandable way. He teaches with mix of applied theory and lots of playing, so learning is really enjoyable and the lesson time flys by. Highly recommended
Kel Joubert
Kel Joubert
2023-04-01
I have been taking guitar lessons from Daniel since the beginning of the year and am thoroughly enjoying it. As an adult student it was really important for me to find a teacher that is respectful of adult learners and also understands what I want to gain personally from learning the guitar. Daniel is an impressively skilful and knowledgeable musician who is happy to share his talent. He understands that my kind of music is sometimes not what younger students enjoy playing so he has incorporated my favourite songs into my learning. I would highly recommend Daniel and have already shared his details to friends. I look forward to continuing my guitar journey with Daniel!
Peta Myott
Peta Myott
2023-03-31
My 10 yr old has been having bass guitar lessons with Daniel for 6 months now and absolutely loving it. He is learning so much from Daniel with his fantastic way of teaching. We feel very lucky to have found him as our son's music teacher and would highly recommend him!
rebecca stern
rebecca stern
2023-03-21