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Price lock until March 2027.
Specialising in adult teaching · Stoneywood, Aberdeen
Music lessons that are personalised to you.
Fresh Music Aberdeen offers high-quality one-to-one lessons in guitar, bass, drums and ukulele, plus songwriting, recording and practical theory.
Lesson times: Monday–Thursday, 9am–9pm (UK time)
- 20+years teaching
- 1:1every lesson
- 4 daysMon–Thu, 9am–9pm
Why choose Fresh?
Music lessons your way.
Price lock, convenient payment, flexible lesson times and the freedom to cancel anytime. Fresh Music is built around personalised one-to-one teaching rather than a one-size-fits-all course.
Convenient payment
Lessons are paid by calendar month via Direct Debit.
Flexible lesson times
Weekly slots between 9am and 9pm, Monday to Thursday.
Cancel anytime
Direct Debits can be cancelled when you decide to stop lessons.
Interactive lessons
Learn music you actually want to play.
With over 20 years of experience, Fresh Music offers top-quality music lessons in Aberdeen, helping students play acoustic, electric or bass guitar with confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, lessons are tailored to your skill level.
Learn favourite songs, develop your technique, explore practical theory or work towards grades. Whether you prefer a relaxed pace or a more driven, focused approach, Connor can accommodate.
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Ukulele
Drums
Songwriting
Recording
Who are lessons for?
Music lessons for everyone.
Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time, returning to something you played years ago, or looking to take your playing further, lessons are tailored around you.
Start from scratch
No previous experience is needed. We'll build things up at a pace that feels comfortable and keep the focus on music you actually enjoy.
Complete beginnersAdultsChildren
Develop your playing
Already playing? Work on technique, confidence, songs, theory, improvisation, recording or whatever you want to achieve next.
ImproversAdvanced playersSongwriters
Tailored to suit your level
All ages and abilities welcome.
The focus is on helping you become an independent player while enjoying the music you love.
For fun & confidence
- Learn your favourite songs
- Build technique and rhythm
- Play by ear, read music and use tablature
- Develop practical musical understanding
For progression
- Explore Rockschool and Trinity grades
- Prepare for National 5, Higher & Advanced Higher
- Develop songwriting and recording skills
- Prepare for further education in music
Multi Award Winning Music School
Fresh Music Aberdeen has been rated best music school in Scotland two years running.
Fresh Studio
A place to make music, not just learn it.
With access to studio microphones, an electric piano, an electric drum kit and all types of guitar, you'll be in the right place to make music.
Want to sing? Record vocals professionally during lesson time using original material or backing tracks.
Ask about recording
● Open Monday to Thursday
Lesson times
Working hours that fit around your day.
Lessons run from early morning through to late evening, so there is room for school runs, day jobs, shift patterns and everything in between. All times are UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer).
Weekly slots are booked in advance and held for you. If your preferred time is already taken, ask to join the waiting list and you'll be offered the next matching slot.
Check slot availabilityOpening hours
- Monday9:00am – 9:00pm
- Tuesday9:00am – 9:00pm
- Wednesday9:00am – 9:00pm
- Thursday9:00am – 9:00pm
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
All times shown are UK time (GMT / British Summer Time). Enquiries sent outside these hours are answered on the next working day.
Why Fresh?
Better than YouTube tutorials — guaranteed!
“Fresh Music Aberdeen is the best! Every lesson is easy to follow and Connor provides the latest chart music to learn! Much better than trying to find tutorials on YouTube!”
Personalised content
Lessons built around your level, goals and musical taste.
No advertisements
Time spent learning with a real teacher rather than searching.
Record in lessons
Opportunities to record what you learn or create.
Progress support
Regular student progress reports and practical guidance.
About Fresh Music
Music lessons with a bit of personality.
Fresh Music Aberdeen is run by Connor, with his wife Pamela. The environment is friendly and encouraging, with a focus on making music enjoyable while still helping students make real progress.
“Music lessons with Fresh are all about the vibe — great music, a bit of chat and the opportunity to record what you learn.”
Connor Montgomery · Music Teacher
I hold an enhanced PVG through Disclosure Scotland.
Fresh Music YouTube
See what students are learning.
A large library of free lesson videos, written out in both standard music notation and tablature.
Simple pricing
Choose the lesson length that suits you.
Current pricing is based on a 44-week working year and is paid by calendar month via Direct Debit.
30-minute lesson
£20
per lesson · £73.33 per month
45-minute lesson
£30
per lesson · £110 per month
Current monthly Direct Debit amounts are £73.33 for four 30-minute lessons and £110 for four 45-minute lessons. Terms and conditions apply.
The gear
Guitars, amps and a full kit ready to play.
Amps, cables, pedals, microphones, an electric piano and a drum kit are all set up and waiting, so you can turn up with just your guitar and get straight into playing.
Restringing, minor electrical repairs and guitar adjustments are included as part of the service — handy if something needs sorting before your lesson starts.
Read the FAQs
Student feedback
What students say about Fresh Music.
Friendly, personalised lessons are at the heart of Fresh Music Aberdeen.
★★★★★
Friendly, patient and encouraging lessons tailored around the student and the music they want to play.
Fresh Music Aberdeen student★★★★★
A relaxed one-to-one approach that makes learning enjoyable while still developing real musical skills.
Fresh Music Aberdeen student★★★★★
Personalised tuition, a welcoming studio and plenty of flexibility around individual goals.
Fresh Music Aberdeen studentAberdeen · Stoneywood
Conveniently located in AB21 9BA.
11 Aspen Place, Stoneywood, Aberdeen, AB21 9BA. The studio is accessible from the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. Free, on-street parking is available close to the studio.
Public transport: services 17, 18 or 35 run from the City Centre.
Open: Monday to Thursday, 9am–9pm UK time.
Get in touch
Ready to start making music?
Fill out the form and let Connor know what you're interested in. You can also call or message on 07780 637 178.
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Opening hours
Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 9:00pm
UK time (GMT / BST). Closed Friday to Sunday. -
Phone
07780 637 178 -
Email
connor@freshmusicaberdeen.co.uk -
Studio
11 Aspen Place, Stoneywood, Aberdeen, AB21 9BA
Free on-street parking close by.
Ready to start?
Let's get you playing.
Tell us what you'd like to learn, what you're hoping to achieve and which instrument interests you. We'll help you find the right lesson at a time that works — any weekday from Monday to Thursday, 9am until 9pm.