Ben Siddall Music Tuition

Renowned producer with commercial releases and national BBC & global radio airplay. I teach Guitar (electric, acoustic, classical); Keyboard and Pop Piano, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music Theory, Songwriting and Music Production privately to a variety of students of all ages and abilities on a one-to-one basis. I have a 100% pass rate in ABRSM, Trinity Rock and Pop and Rockschool graded examinations.

I have a large archive collection of songs and riffs of many styles and can also transcribe music by ear in the lesson. My youngest pupil is 7 and my oldest is over 80 years old - you're never too old to pick up an instrument for the first time! Lessons are based in my teaching room at my house in Ilkley. I am fully CRB/DBS checked, have full Public Liability Insurance and am a member of the Musicians Union. I am also a recording and mixing engineer with many years experience. I can also turn your home recorded tracks into professionally mixed masters. Shape your musical ideas into a finished product. One on one writing and recording sessions. Help setting up a home studio or gear advice. Guidance recording a podcast, audiobook or similar. Optimising your tracks for streaming or broadcast. I also run a large community acoustic music ensemble for beginners/intermediate called Ilkley Strummer Club. Prices are as follows:
(as of September 2026)


PRIVATE TEACHING

(if paid for termly)
1 hour: £37

30 mins: £18.50

(ad hoc rate = £40/20)


RECORDING / MIXING

Up to 30-minute Podcast Edit and/or Mix: £75

Audiobooks and Longer form Spoken Word: £100

Song mixes under 16 stems: £125

Song mixes 16-32 stems: £150

Song mixes 32+ stems: £175



ILKLEY STRUMMERS CLUB

£160 for 12-week term