The guitar lessons are for beginners and advanced students alike.  The lessons are held at my home in Surrey (one hour by train from Waterloo Station London) a relaxed, yet focused, atmosphere.  As a student you may be invited to perform at the famous Menuhin Music School in Surrey, UK, through the "Platform Series" arranged by the ISM.

The tuition covers the following:

· Classical, acoustic and electric guitar

· One to one tuition

· The Alexander technique applied to the instrument/musician

· Improvisation

· Music theory

· How to Conquer Anxiety in Performance

· Advice on buying an instrument

· Breathing technique

· The principles of conscious guidance

· Shadow practicing

· Reading music on the guitar

My aim as a teacher is to give you the technical and musical tools to express your self as freely as possible. Whether you want to become a professional musician, or you want to have your music as your hobby, you are welcome to join my guitar class. Just to copy another player defies the whole idea of learning to play an instrument.  I invite you to make your own decisions, and will teach you how to think, not what to think!  So, for you who really are interested in the guitar and want to make the commitment to your instrument and music, I will do my best to help you to realise your full potential as a musician and human being!  

Comments from students and parents:

'I just wanted to thank you for everything you've done for me over the last 7 years. I've learnt an incredible amount from you and for that I'm truly grateful! You have always made my lessons entertaining as well as educational, and I have enjoyed every one of them.'
Mr. A Holmes.

'Thank you very much for teaching me the past few years. I have enjoyed it very much. You have been an great and inspirational teacher.'
Mr A Rasmussen.

'’You have been a fantastic teacher and an inspiration not only for our son but for all the students at CLFS. Alex always said how much he has enjoyed the lessons. We have seen his confidence and ability develop and improve in many personal achievements. Our sincere thanks.’
Mr and Mrs Morrison.

‘The effect of the Alexander Technique on my playing was astonishing …’
Mr C Smith.

‘It is really wonderful to know that our son is being taught by such a caring and inspiring teacher- your students are a real credit to you.’
Mr and Mrs Joss.

‘Thank you very much for putting on such an enjoyable concert; it was an inspiration to all of us!’
Mrs C M.

‘Dear Paul, thank you for helping me with my guitar playing and life in general.’
Mr P Edwards.

‘It is great our son’s confidence is growing so much with his guitar playing …’
Mr and Mrs JS.

To read about my credentials please see Biography.

Terms and Conditions of Guitar Lessons: 

1) All lessons are paid in advance on a monthly basis.

(If you have four lessons in a month, you pay for all four lessons when you have your first lesson in the month).

2) Once booked, lesson fees are not refundable, unless the TUTOR (Paul Anders Søgaard (PAS)) cancels the lesson. 

3) In case of cancellation of a lesson(s) by the student, the TUTOR is not responsible for making the cancelled lesson(s) up.  The student cannot change lesson dates or times. 

4) Notification of withdrawal from guitar tuition must be given with a month's notice from the STUDENT/PARENT. 

5) It is the student’s responsibility to arrive on time for the lesson.  

6) The Fees from January 2008 are: 

Adult/Children 60 minutes lesson                 £44

Adult/Children 45 minutes lesson                 £31

Adult/Children 30 minutes lesson                 £24

Ensemble                                                   £80 

7) The fees will rise on an annual basis.

(Notification will be given in November 2008)