Calum has years of experience teaching both Classical Guitar and Electric Guitar. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak lessons are currently only available online via Skype or Zoom. Calum has been teaching online for the last two years and is very experienced with the process.
Please use the form to the right to contact him about scheduling lessons or contact him at 0757 212 0336 or calumscottborthwick@gmail.com
Lesson rates are:
£17.50 for a half hour lesson
£30 for an hour lesson
Calum strives to help all of his students achieve success in setting and meeting their own personal goals. Catering to individual techniques while maintaining a core understanding of the primary elements of music. He works knowledgeably and professionally with all students whether focusing on classical guitar or heavy metal. Whatever the style, Calum will guide you through important skill-sets such as: reading music notation, learning scales, improvising, fretboard harmony, soloing, music theory, performance skills, and much more.
"Calum is a dedicated, enthusiastic instructor, as well as a clearly passionate practicing musician. He helped me grow my basic musical knowledge and skills, and identified my needs and weaknesses. He's a fantastic teacher, extremely engaged and supportive, and his style is very adaptive."
- Susan Koalenz
“So far Calum has been crucial to me getting back on track with my playing. He has shown me excersises and how to efficiently and effectively practice as well as, most importantly, spending time to help me improve on what I already know so that I am ready to move on to new ideas eventually.”
- George Bowles
"Calum Borthwick is a great teacher for my 9-year-old son. He is very patient and makes lessons fun and interesting. We have also enjoyed hearing Calum perform, which has taught my son about listening skills for concerts and appropriate behavior for being in the audience."
- Monica Hanulik
“I’m really enjoying my lessons with Calum. He’s very down-to-earth, with a good balance of patience and encouragement. He is obviously very passionate about his guitar playing and sharing his knowledge with others. Looking forward to future lessons with him and can definitely recommend him as a tutor.”
- Richard Francis
"Calum provides a learning environment that is adaptable to all levels of guitar playing. I was personally impressed with his wealth of knowledge for all genres of music from rock to reggae. He could hear any tune and immediately teach the chords and strumming pattern. Over the 6 months I took lessons, I always enjoyed my time with Calum and left each session feeling inspired to expand my guitar skills and overall musical knowledge."
- Cole Russert