Learn, Play & Socialise with Kent’s Best Guitar Community
Join a diverse group of guitar enthusiasts in Canterbury, Wingham, Herne Bay and Faversham. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned strummer, join our next session and experience more than just guitar playing!
About My Guitar Club
Our schedule is designed to be flexible for you! We have multiple sessions every week and you can choose from up to 11 sessions every week to suit your schedule! If your schedule changes that week then choose different sessions that week! You never need to miss a night of playing guitar with other like minded enthusiasts! We have sessions to cater to all levels from complete beginners to advanced!
Experience the My Guitar Club difference:
-Group Lessons taught by professional musicians.
-You can play live onstage in the My Guitar Club Band and learn to perform without the hassle of organizing rehearsals, finding band members or without even having to learn an entire setlist!
-Get hands-on experience in our recording studio in one of our studio sessions!
-Star in professional quality music videos.
-Join us at one of our Socials and Jam Sessions.
We pride ourselves on accessibility and inclusiveness. Here, it doesn't matter if you've never even held a guitar or if you've worn your fair share of frets down in your time – our sessions are made for you, becoming simpler or more complex depending on your level.
“This is the most fantastic guitar class in town, a wonderful venue to practice in, with the most welcoming members!”
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Each membership option provides you with a different number of sessions in a 4 week period! Choose how quickly you want to progress.
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Click Sign Up on your preferred membership and fill in the online form.
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Come along to your chosen session(s) with your guitar and a small practice amp and start playing some music. Acoustics are welcome, too!
In order to become a member of The Guitar Club, you’ll first have to choose how many hours in a 4 week period you would like to attend.
Remember, you are in control of your sessions, and you can choose to go to as many as you want.
⏱️ Session length 1 hour
đź“Ť Locations Canterbury, Herne Bay, Wingham & Faversham
How it works
Explore Our Sessions
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Mondays (Starting 28/04/2025)
Where?
Faversham- The Limes.
59 Preston Street, Faversham, ME13 8PG
What time? 7.15-8.15pm
Who is it for?
✔️ Guitarists who can already play open chords
✔️ Players looking to improve with barre chords using the CAGED system
✔️ Those wanting to develop lead playing with scales and arpeggios
✔️ Anyone keen to improve rhythm, improvisation, and overall musicianshipWhat to expect:
🎸 Play songs together while learning new techniques
🎸 Improve barre chords, rhythm, and groove by playing in a group
🎸 Develop lead guitar skills using scales and arpeggios in a band-style setup
🎸 Work on improvisation and soloing techniques with real musical interaction -
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Tuesday (2 Sessions)
Where?
Canterbury- The Pilgrims Hotel
18 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS
What time?
(Session 1) 7.15-8.15pm
(Session 2) 8.30-9.30pm
Who is it for?
✔️ Guitarists who have already tried improvising and want to improve
✔️ Players familiar with barre chords and looking to expand their skills
✔️ Musicians wanting to navigate chord changes with confidence
✔️ Anyone interested in the language of jazz and blues guitar
✔️ Guitarists keen to play and jam with others in a social settingWhat to expect:
🎸 Learn how to improvise over chord changes using scales and arpeggios
🎸 Develop guide tones to create smooth and melodic solos
🎸 Improve comping (rhythm guitar) with jazz and blues chord voicings
🎸 Explore jazz-blues phrasing and techniques to sound more authentic
🎸 Jam with others, applying everything in a real playing situation -
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Wednesday (2 Sessions)
Band Rehearsal Night!
Where?
Wingham- The Anchor Inn
High St, Wingham, Canterbury CT3 1BJ
What time?
(Session 1) 7.15-8.15pm
(Session 2) 8.30-9.30pm
Who is it for?
✔️ Guitarists who want to experience playing in a real band
✔️ Players keen to rehearse with a drummer and bass player
✔️ Anyone looking to learn how to put songs together in a band setting
✔️ Musicians who want to prepare for live performances—or just enjoy the sessions
✔️ Those who don’t have time to commit to a full setlist but still want to be part of the bandWhat to expect:
🎸 Learn and rehearse songs that we’ll perform as the My Guitar Club band
🎸 No pressure to gig—you can join just for the fun of playing in a band
🎸 Charts provided so you always know what we’re working on
🎸 Gradually build up a setlist, adding songs each week
🎸 Develop ensemble skills—tighten up timing, dynamics, and communication
🎸 Learn how to dial in your amp and effects for the best live sound -
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Thursdays (3 Sessions)
Where?
Herne Bay- The Four Fathoms
2 High St, Herne Bay, CT6 5LH
What time?
(Session 1) 12-1pm
Who is it for?
✔️ Guitarists at various levels looking for a beginner-friendly class
✔️ Players who want to improve their skills with new chords, scales, and songs
✔️ Those seeking to develop technique in a relaxed, supportive environment
✔️ Anyone who enjoys learning with others in a social, fun settingWhat to expect:
🎸 Learn new chords and progressions to expand your chord vocabulary
🎸 Work on scales to improve fretboard knowledge and soloing
🎸 Play songs together, applying the chords and scales you’re learning
🎸 Focus on building confidence and improving technique in a supportive group environmentWhere?
Canterbury- The Pilgrims Hotel
18 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS
What time?
(Session 2) 7.15-8.15pm
(Session 3) 8.30-9.30pm
Who is it for?
✔️ Guitarists who want to progress from open chords
✔️ Players looking to build confidence in improvisation and rhythm
✔️ Anyone keen to develop a deeper understanding of chords and song structureSession 2 – Improvisation & Lead Playing
🎸 Ideal for players who want to start improvising
🎸 Learn scales, arpeggios, and rhythm through playing songs
🎸 Explore melody, phrasing, and soloing techniques
🎸 Build confidence in jamming and playing lead guitar in a groupSession 3 – Chords, Rhythm & Song Structure
🎸 For guitarists who already play open chords, want to progress to barre chords and apply them
🎸 Learn how chords are built using intervals and theory
🎸 Improve rhythm playing and comping in a band-style setting
🎸 Focus on song structure and arrangement while playing as part of a group -
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Saturdays (3 Sessions)
Where?
Canterbury- The Pilgrims Hotel
18 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS
What time?
(Session 1) 12-1pm
(Session 2) 1.30-2.30pm
(Session 3) 3-4pm
Who is it for?
✔️ Complete beginners to advanced players looking to improve their skills
✔️ Guitarists eager to play in a group and develop their understanding of music
✔️ Anyone wanting to enjoy a mix of theory, practice, and performanceSession 1 – Complete Beginners: Learn the Basics (12:00-1:00 PM)
🎸 Ideal for complete beginners—start from the ground up!
🎸 Learn the names of notes, strings, and fret numbers
🎸 Begin playing simple songs with open chords and melodies
🎸 Understand the basics of holding the guitar and getting familiar with the fretboardSession 2 – Song Session: Play as an Ensemble (1:30-2:30 PM)
🎸 Focus on playing a single song together as a group
🎸 Arranging the song to fit our band-style ensemble
🎸 Less theory, more playing—just enjoy the music and focus on timing, dynamics, and group cohesion
🎸 Develop musical communication with other players and learn how to contribute to the arrangementSession 3 – Chords, Chords, Chords (3:00-4:00 PM)
🎸 For players who can already play barre chords and want to dive deeper
🎸 Learn how chords are built using intervals, theory, and chord construction
🎸 Understand the relationships between chords and their role in progressions
🎸 Heavy focus on rhythm—understand how to keep time, groove, and play in sync with the band
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Our Locations
The Anchor Inn
đź“Ť High St, Wingham, Canterbury CT3 1BJ. With a rich history dating back to the 17th century, this charming pub is a popular spot for both locals and visitors alike.
The Pilgrims Hotel
đź“Ť 18 The Friars, CanterburyThe Pilgrims Hotel is situated right in the heart of Canterbury, close to shops and restaurants, and only a few minutes walk to the Cathedral.
Tofts Cafe Bar
📍 37 Grace Hill, Folkestone CT20 1HQTofts was once a jazz club / music venue and boasts a rich musical history. The building has a blue plaque featuring the names of some of the great musicians (such as Little Richard, Fleetwood Mac, The Who and more) who played at the venue in the 60’s. We have poured love and soul into renovating Tofts to a music inspired café bar with decor that pays homage to the legendary music history of the space.
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