ONE-TO-ONE LESSONS BACK IN ROTTINGDEAN

GUITAR, DRUMS,MUSIC BUSINESS & CONTENT CREATION

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“My 9 year old is loving his lessons with Duncan. After less than a year, Cody has learned AC/DC’s Back in Black – he’s doing so well! Lessons are in good small chunks, really reasonably priced too. Very highly recommended.”
- Leon Allum
“Duncan is a brilliant teacher – incredibly patient and passionate. He teaches in a clear way that’s easy to understand. I’ve had many lessons and found him inspiring from day one.”
- Chris Sanderson
“Duncan taught my son for over 6 years and now he’s embarking on a music career. Duncan is talented, dedicated, and always warm and friendly. Highly recommended!”
- Markus Leinweber
“Duncan has a fund of ideas for making lessons interesting. He’s great with teenagers and adults alike. He helps identify goals and balances technique, style, and theory really well.”
- Dave Burton
“Duncan understands what his pupils want from their lessons. He builds confidence and engages from the start. I’m amazed how quickly my son has progressed!”
- James Welham
“Duncan is an amazing music teacher – enthusiastic and totally relatable. Our son loves his drumming lessons and always looks forward to them.”
- Polly Harrison
“My son really enjoys his drum lessons with Duncan and has grown in confidence. It’s great to see him reading music too. Duncan is positive and encouraging.”
- J R Goddard
“We’re so pleased we found Duncan. He’s enthusiastic, experienced, and a fantastic teacher. Our daughter has loved her lessons for years!”
- Lynette Lawlor
“I’ve spent 7 years learning with Duncan and enjoyed every minute. The lessons are fun and engaging – he basically built my music career from scratch!”
- Evan Ridley
“Duncan has taught my daughter drums and my son guitar for nearly 3 years. Lessons are the highlight of their week – always fun, fresh, and packed with value. He’s generous with his knowledge and really inspires his pupils. Everything you’d want in a teacher.”
- Sarah, mother of Ethan & Rachel
“Duncan is the best guitar teacher ever! Friendly, professional, and happy to teach any song. From learning notes to reading music, he does it all. He’s not just a teacher – he’s a friend too.”
- Charlie (student)
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Duncan Howlett Music Tuition

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After several exciting years working professionally across music performance, education, and media, Duncan is reopening his home teaching studio in Rottingdean, just outside of Brighton. With decades of experience, a stack of industry knowledge, and a reputation for making lessons fun, friendly, and seriously effective – Duncan’s back, and now offering more than ever.

As well as being a professional guitarist, composer and filmmaker, Duncan is currently a tutor and mentor for both BA and MA students at WaterBear – The College of Music. This keeps him closely connected with the local scene, emerging artists, and the wider music industry, bringing real-world insight into every lesson.

Whether you’re just starting out, returning to an instrument, or looking to level up your skills in performance, content creation, or your music career – Duncan’s here to help.

Lessons take place in our home studio in Rottingdean, equipped for both high-quality audio and video recording – perfect for capturing your progress, creating content, or working on creative projects during your sessions. Duncan’s lessons blend creativity and strategy, performance and tech – all tailored to your goals.

Lessons are £20 per half hour and are initially planned to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

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Guitar Lessons
Electric & Acoustic • All Ages & Abilities Welcome

With over 20 years of teaching experience and a lifetime spent performing everything from classical to funk, Duncan offers flexible, personalised guitar lessons to suit your goals. Whether you’re learning your first chords, working through graded exams, or mastering fingerstyle arrangements – you’re in the right hands.

  • Tone & Technique
  • Performance & Improvisation
  • Theory, Tab & Sight Reading
  • Rockschool & Trinity Exam Prep
  • Chord Melodies, Songwriting & More
Drum Lessons
Learn to Groove with Confidence • Rockschool Syllabus

Originally trained with one of the South’s biggest teaching organisations, Duncan brings passion and energy to every drum session. From dynamic Rockschool exam prep to artist studies and playing along to your favourite tracks, these lessons are hands-on, fun, and tailored just for you.

  • Timing & Groove
  • Technique & Tone
  • Reading & Improvising
  • Solo & Group Performance
  • Session Drumming & Practical Skills
Content Creation
Photo, Video & Content Lessons for Musicians & Creatives

Want to learn how to shoot, edit and share your music online? Duncan co-founded Howlett Media in 2020, and has since created content for universities, artists, and global brands. Now he’s offering mentoring and practical lessons in photography, videography and content strategy – perfect for artists, small business owners or content creators.

  • Camera Skills & Composition
  • Filming with Your Phone or DSLR
  • Editing for Social Media
  • Lighting & Sound Basics
  • Branding, Audience & Strategy
Business Mentoring
For Musicians, Entrepreneurs & Curious Creatives

Having completed a Master’s degree in Music Entrepreneurship, created modules on digital income, branding, AI, and Web3, and worked in all areas of the industry – Duncan now offers 1-1 mentoring for those wanting to build a sustainable and exciting music career.

  • Building Your Brand
  • Making Money from Music
  • Getting Gigs & Growing an Audience
  • Digital Tools, Content & Monetisation
  • Confidence, Planning & Direction