Are lessons in person or online?

Online only, by live video call. The school says it moved to online lessons some years ago and has no studio to visit.

What age can my child start guitar here?

The school normally starts students from age 9, as it finds younger children struggle to handle and play the instrument.

Can we try a lesson first?

Yes. A free trial lesson is offered to all new students - book it through the contact form on rockschooldubai.com or by email.

Does my child have to take grade exams?

No, exams are optional. Students who want them can work towards Trinity Rock & Pop grades for guitar and bass, from Initial to Grade 8. The exams themselves are run by Trinity, so ask the tutor about current dates, venues and fees.

How much do lessons cost?

Prices are not published on the website - ask the provider. Payment is normally through PayPal, with other options available.

What if we miss a lesson?

The school says it can normally reschedule to another time, or otherwise moves the lesson to the following week.

Rock School Dubai

MusicGuitar

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Quoz

Free trial

Rock School Dubai is one-to-one guitar tuition from Dubai-based tutor Geoff Sinker, taught entirely online by video call - there is no studio to visit. Geoff holds a Licentiate of Trinity College London (LTCL), has over 35 years of playing and teaching experience, and has courses published on TrueFire and Ultimate-Guitar. Lessons run from complete beginners to advanced players and follow a step-by-step path: foundation, core skills, songs, advanced playing and performance. Styles include rock, blues, metal, jazz and pop. Students who want a goal can work towards graded exams for guitar and bass, from Initial to Grade 8, through Trinity Rock & Pop; exams are optional. Alongside live lessons, the site has a library of free on-demand video lessons to practise with between sessions. The school normally takes children from age 9. It holds 5.0 stars on Google from 7 reviews, and a free trial lesson is offered to every new student.

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The activity

Guitar, explained

Guitar lessons build technique (chords, scales, strumming and picking), rhythm and timing, and a growing repertoire of songs, usually one-to-one with a tutor. Beginners start with posture, basic chord shapes and simple songs, then move on to lead playing, improvisation and music theory. Some students follow graded exams, which benchmark progress against a recognised syllabus and give them a set to perform; others simply play for pleasure. Guitar suits children who already love pop, rock or blues, because they can learn the songs they listen to. Many teachers prefer children to be a little older before starting, as small hands can find the instrument hard to hold and play, so ask about the right starting age for your child.

Who it's for

Children from age 9 upwards (the school says it normally starts at 9, as younger children find the instrument hard to handle and play), teenagers and adults. Lessons cover complete beginners through to advanced players and students preparing for graded exams. Because lessons are online, your child learns from home.

What to expect

Lessons are one-to-one and live online by video call, so your child plays from home. Every new student is offered a free trial lesson to try the online format and ask questions before enrolling; book it through the contact form on the website or by email. You will need a guitar, a stable internet connection, a laptop, tablet or smartphone, and a quiet space; the school's setup guide suggests a side-on camera that shows both hands and the guitar neck. If a lesson time does not work, the school says it can normally reschedule. Lesson prices and lengths are not published, so ask the provider.

Highlights

One-to-one guitar lessons, taught live online - no studio visits (rockschooldubai.com)
Tutor Geoff Sinker holds an LTCL and has 35+ years' experience; courses published on TrueFire and Ultimate-Guitar (rockschooldubai.com)
Optional graded exams for guitar and bass, Initial to Grade 8, through Trinity Rock & Pop (rockschooldubai.com)
Free trial lesson for every new student (rockschooldubai.com)
Free on-demand video lessons on the site to practise between sessions (rockschooldubai.com)
5.0 stars on Google from 7 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Rock School Dubai has 5.0 stars on Google from 7 reviews, all of them five stars. On the school's own site, a parent writes that his son progressed well despite early doubts about online lessons, describing them as focused, friendly and innovative.

The facts

Ages: Normally from age 9 (rockschooldubai.com)
Prices: Ask the provider
Schedule: Not published - lesson times are agreed with the tutor; ask the provider (rockschooldubai.com)
Trial: Free trial lesson for all new students - book via the website contact form or email (rockschooldubai.com)
Where: Online lessons by video call - no studio to visit (rockschooldubai.com)
How to book: rockschooldubai.com/contact · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

There is no studio to visit - all lessons are online, taught by a Dubai-based tutor (rockschooldubai.com)
Children normally start from age 9 (rockschooldubai.com)
Kit needed: a guitar, stable internet, a laptop, tablet or smartphone and a quiet space (rockschooldubai.com)
Graded exams are run by Trinity, not the school - ask the tutor about current exam dates, venues and fees (rockschooldubai.com)
Payment is normally through PayPal, with other options if you prefer (rockschooldubai.com)

Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.

Location

Al Qouz Ind.third - Al Quoz - Dubai

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