Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Guitar Lessons in London
Sonic Crew London was founded five years ago with a clear mission: to share our passion for music and inspire singers, guitarists, and pianists to reach their full potential. Our founders, Max and Alex Bonanno, have dedicated their careers to music education, combining decades of professional experience in performance, production, and instruction. We specialize in personalized 1-to-1 guitar lessons and specialized courses tailored to individual goals, whether you're a beginner or an advanced musician aiming for industry readiness. Our tutors are ICMP graduates with extensive involvement in London's music scene, ensuring students learn from professionals actively engaged in the field. Our studios feature full guitar rigs and recording facilities, with locations in Putney, King's Cross, and South East London.We offer flexible options including home visits and both in-person and online lessons to accommodate diverse needs. Our commitment to measurable progress is reflected in our hands-on teaching approach and 100% satisfaction guarantee. With expertise spanning rock, blues, classical, funk, and jazz, we equip students with technical skills and creative confidence. Our team's dual proficiency in performance and sound engineering provides unique insights into modern music production. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where musical growth is both rigorous and enjoyable, helping students transform into confident performers.
Services
Guitar Lessons
Acoustic Guitar
Blues Guitar
Rock Guitar
Singing Lessons
Piano Lessons
Highlights and features
- ICMP-graduate tutors with active professional music careers
- Customized lesson plans for measurable skill development
- Studio-equipped locations across London with home visit options
- 100% satisfaction guarantee with post-lesson refund policy
- Expertise spanning multiple genres and modern music production
Associations and certifications
- ICMP (Institute of Contemporary Music Performance)
What people say
Fun and inspirational
Measurable progress
Expert guidance
Professional tutors
Creative confidence
Services
Guitar Lessons
Personalized 1-to-1 guitar instruction tailored to individual goals and skill levels. Our ICMP-graduate tutors use proven teaching methods combined with real-world performance experience to develop technical proficiency and musical creativity. Lessons cover electric, acoustic, and classical guitar across multiple genres including rock, blues, and jazz.
Acoustic Guitar
Specialized acoustic guitar courses focusing on fingerpicking techniques, strumming patterns, and songwriting fundamentals. Students learn to master unamplified performance while developing rhythmic precision and dynamic control. Includes studio recording opportunities to practice professional sound production techniques.
Blues Guitar
Comprehensive blues guitar program covering scales, improvisation, and authentic playing styles. Students study classic blues progressions while developing personal expression through soloing techniques. Includes access to professional-grade amplification systems for authentic tone exploration.
Rock Guitar
Intensive rock guitar training focusing on power chords, lead playing, and stage performance techniques. Curriculum includes studying iconic riffs, developing speed and accuracy, and understanding effects pedal integration. Students gain experience through simulated band performance scenarios.
Singing Lessons
Tailored vocal training for contemporary and classical styles, emphasizing breath control, pitch accuracy, and performance technique. Students receive technical feedback using professional recording equipment while developing stage presence and microphone handling skills.
People
Alex Bonanno
Lead Guitar Tutor
ICMP-graduate guitar tutor with professional experience as session musician, band member, and music producer. Specializes in rock, blues, and jazz instruction using industry-standard equipment. Teaches at Putney and King's Cross locations.
Max Bonanno
Co-Founder
Music education entrepreneur with five years' experience developing curriculum for guitarists of all levels. Focuses on creating personalized learning pathways that combine technical development with creative expression.
Questions
What guitar styles do you teach?
We cover rock, blues, classical, funk, and jazz across electric, acoustic, and classical guitars using professional-grade equipment.
Do you offer online lessons?
Yes, we provide flexible online tuition alongside our London studio locations in Putney, King's Cross, and South East London.
Are home visits available?
Yes, our tutors offer home visit options for guitar lessons across London with professionally portable teaching equipment.
What qualifications do your tutors have?
All lead tutors are ICMP graduates with active professional careers in music performance and production.
Do you provide lesson guarantees?
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee - if your first lesson doesn't meet expectations, we'll refund your fee.
What lesson formats are available?
We offer 1-to-1 beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons plus specialized acoustic, blues, and rock courses.
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Reviews (5)
Philip Rose
Jan 04, 2020
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I have really enjoyed my lessons with Max, he is very patient and clear with his teaching methods. When i first told Max what I believed my issues were we immediately got to work and quickly I was reaping the benefits. Could not recommend him any higher!
Archie Khan
Dec 09, 2018
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Max is the coolest singing teacher you will ever find. My partner and I took group singing lessons with Max. It was a fairly small group and it almost felt like a private lesson. He gave us personalised attention to improve our techniques and tailored his advice to our needs. Max was very patient and a lot of fun! We would highly recommend singing lessons with Sonic Crew. We are very happy and pleased clients. Max is the best! :)
Huw Williams
Nov 10, 2018
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Max is a great vocal coach and takes time to understand exactly a singer's strengths and weaknesses. He then works on a few key areas at a time, to reinforce his teachings and then provides great follow-up. We saw a significant improvement after sessions with Max and would strongly recommend him to other singers who want to improve their technique, voice and performance skills.
Strange Planes
May 20, 2018
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Used the vocal coaching last night for a re-cap on how to sing, as I felt like I had lost my way a little. Max was really helpful in putting me back on track. Will definitely use again - thank you.
Andy Brook Music
Sep 18, 2016
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I have been having singing lessons with Max for 15 months now and I consider him to be one of the best teachers I have ever had. Each lesson is fun, hard work, informative, and inspirational. I leave with a spring in my step and looking forward to practising what I have learned. My vocal skills have improved far beyond my expectations. Max has unlocked a whole octave of vocal range that I didn't think I had, and I still find myself surprised by my own voice. I have also worked with Max and Alex on music production and found their skill invaluable. I enjoy rehearsing in the professional rehearsal
