Improvisation
Navigate chord changes and shape melodic lines with purpose, space and direction.
One-to-one jazz guitar coaching with Edison Herbert
Online Jazz Guitar Lessons & Coaching
Find your voice. Make it musical.
Private online jazz guitar lessons for adult intermediate and experienced guitarists. Work with Edison Herbert on improvisation, harmony, phrasing and time feel, through music you want to play. Each 60-minute lesson takes place on Zoom and starts with your playing and goals.
One-to-one · Online via Zoom · 60-minute sessions
A clearer direction
What we can work on in your jazz guitar lessons
Perhaps you know the scales but lose your way through a tune, return to familiar patterns or feel unsure what to practise. We start with your playing and build a focused way forward.
Harmony & fretboard
Connect chords, arpeggios and scales across the neck, and hear how they work together.
Time & groove
Develop rhythmic confidence, comping, articulation and feel.
Phrasing & expression
Explore touch, tone and repertoire, making musical choices that sound like you.
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Free Wes Montgomery jazz guitar lessons
Three Wes Montgomery phrases. On me.
I'll take you through each phrase in video demonstrations, with downloadable notation and tablature to help you explore the ideas in your own playing.
3 phrases
Video demonstrations
Notation
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Learn jazz guitar with Edison Herbert
Edison's teaching draws on a working life as a guitarist, composer and bandleader. He trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, appeared on Sky Arts' Guitar Star and developed a long-standing mentorship with George Benson.
His career spans jazz clubs, festivals, recording and West End theatre, including Get Up, Stand Up! That experience informs a practical approach to harmony, listening, musical interaction and performance.
About Edison HerbertSessions & prices
Online jazz guitar lesson prices
Begin with one session or build continuity over four. Each session is private, lasts 60 minutes and takes place online via Zoom.
A focused starting point
Single session
£60 / 60 minutes
Work on a particular challenge, explore your goals and get clear direction for your practice.
- Personal feedback on your playing
- Practical work on real music
- A clearer focus for your next steps
Build continuity
Four-session package
£210 / four sessions
Give your playing time to develop, with ongoing feedback and a connected approach to your practice.
- Four private 60-minute sessions
- Weekly or fortnightly by arrangement
- Save £30 compared with four single sessions
Payment is made in advance. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice are charged in full unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Before you book
Questions about online jazz guitar lessons
Have a question about your playing or which session to choose? Get in touch with Edison.
Is this right for my level?
Coaching is aimed at adult intermediate and experienced guitarists who want to develop their jazz playing. If you're unsure, get in touch and tell Edison about your experience and goals.
What happens in the first session?
We discuss what you want to develop and listen to your playing. From there, we identify a useful focus and work on practical musical ideas for your practice.
What styles can we explore?
Jazz guitar is the focus, with room to explore connections between jazz, blues, soul and groove. Bring a tune, musical challenge or idea you'd like to understand.
What equipment do I need for online lessons?
Your guitar, reliable internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone for Zoom. Position the camera so Edison can see both hands. An audio interface is optional.
Learning together
Jazz guitar workshops.
Edison also offers workshops exploring harmony, improvisation, phrasing and practical musicianship. Get in touch to discuss a session for your guitar group, festival or music organisation.
Make time for your music