THE COLLEGE
my online learning platform and community for acoustic guitarists
est. 2020
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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An online resource of over 100 musically satisfying warm-ups, exercises and study pieces.
New additions are made every month.
Available to both Scholars & Apprentices
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A collection of over 150 exclusive video tutorials, talks and masterclasses.
New additions every month.
Available to both Scholars & Apprentices.
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Acoustic Guitar Composition: Learn to create fingerstyle guitar music in this step-by-step course. Whether you're new to the world of composition or a seasoned composer, you'll gain fresh perspectives and hands-on tasks to inspire your creativity.
Levels: Guided levels of carefully curated content from The College where you can track your progress and work towards certificates at various levels.
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All the backing tracks I currently have available, with new additions added whenever they’re created.
Features the wonderful musicians I’ve worked with like Innotet (string quartet), Luke Selby (drums) and Sönke Meinen (guitar duets).
Available to both Scholars & Apprentices.
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Submit up to two videos of your playing a month for in-depth, personalised feedback from myself.
Available to Apprentices only.
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The community side of The College which takes on a few different forms as follows:
The Zoom Meet: a monthly social on Zoom where you can hang with fellow students, play a tune, and we often welcome special guests to perform and answer questions.
The Clinic: a monthly Zoom event to ask any questions you may have about what you’re currently working on.
Practice Club: twice weekly practice sessions on Zoom where you can practice together with follow students.
Facebook Group: a private group where you can share videos of you're playing with your fellow students, ask questions, and generally hang out.
Available to both Scholars & Apprentices.
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Access to disounted rates for 1-2-1 online tutorials on Zoom.
Scholars save £10/session.
Apprentices save £15/session.
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Browse my full collection of over 60 scores from all of my album, EP, single & video releases.
Organise via things like tuning, difficulty level, etc.
Scholars can browse and see any linked content such as videos.
Apprentices can download all the PDFs (worth over £250 if bought via my online shop).
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A collection of now unavailable tracks from out-of-print albums and EPs.
26 tracks currently available which take you through my own musical journey rather nicely!
Available to Apprentices only.
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Join The College safe in the knowledge that if, for any reason, you don't think it's for you, you can request a full refund within 7-days - no questions asked!
“I’ve never been more inspired and motivated to play the guitar”
ENROL VIA THE OPTIONS BELOW
You can choose between either 3-month or 6-month recurring subscriptions for Scholar and Apprentice options below. Cancel anytime. Any questions please do contact me.
SCHOLAR membership
3 months: £45 (£15/month)6 months: £75 (£12.50/month)APPRENTICE MEMBERSHIP
3 months: £105 (£35/month)6 months: £180 (£30/month)
THE COLLEGE FAQ
What is it?
The College is an ever-growing online hub that gives you unparalleled access to all the tuition services, materials and videos I offer. It also offers regular group sessions online to share your playing, troubleshoot any tricky techniques, practice, and hear from special guests.
It’s divided into nine easy-to-navigate areas which are listed in more detail above.
We’ve so far welcomed students from the UK, USA, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, Singapore, Czech Republic, India, Philippines and China.
Who’s it for?
If you’re an acoustic guitarist who enjoys the music I play and create, then this has been designed specifically for you. The College lets me share everything I know with you, in order for you to improve your own ability as a musician whilst keeping you inspired along the way.
What are the options?
There are two membership options for you to choose from: Scholar membership for simple access and Apprentice membership for a more in-depth personalised experience. Their particular benefits are spelled out above.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“An absolute goldmine! ...the best feedback I’ve had in terms of being inspired to improve and progress”
“I’ve used a lot of fingerstyle methods that are dry and take ages to work. Yours cut straight to the chase and has students sounding great and learning important concepts early on...fantastic!”
“Highly recommended - whether you are looking to learn Will’s pieces or just develop your acoustic guitar skills this is the place for you”
“Loved every minute - a fantastic journey! The College has become a big part of my life =)”
“Pure genius!”