Member sessions
We host casual member sessions every month for classical guitarists of all abilities to perform to a friendly group of peers. Twice a year from 2027 we intend to hold Guitar Days for our members to work on technique with teachers in our community, and with concluding members concerts.
Our sessions are held in members' homes for six months of the year, in the chapel at St Saviour's for four months, with the Guitar Days also being at St Saviour's.
Upcoming member sessions
Meet our members
Our membership is a diverse group of guitar enthusiasts of all abilities, from all walks of life.
Isabella
Photographer
Classical piano and violin were my primary instruments until Spanish classical guitar came into my life. I fell in love with the poetry of the instrument, its gentle command of space and breadth of expression.
Having just returned to London after 5 years studying languages and literature at St Andrews, it was a real treat to discover the WiGS community.
WiGS to me is a cherished space for musical and artistic joy, challenge, engagement and enlightenment. It’s a wonderful thing to be able to share the language of classical guitar with such a diverse group of people who share the same passion.
Nicolas
Management Consultant
I began playing guitar as a child when the local guitar teacher convinced my parents I should form part of his new studio of young musicians to support his own children as they picked up the instrument. As luck would have it, the guitar turned out to be not just my first instrument but also my favourite, keeping me company as I worked my way through school, entered university, and eventually moved to the UK.
In addition to putting on concerts rich with talent and society events that are always great fun, WiGS has given me the opportunity to continue playing for other guitar enthusiasts, for which I am incredibly grateful.
Cath
Human Resources (Retired)
I learned the guitar in my teens, but study and work took over. A recent chance meeting with a musician made me realise how much I missed the guitar.
WiGS led to me lessons with Brad Johnson and two personal firsts: performing in front of an audience, and playing a left hand-only piece (thanks to a broken right wrist!).
I'm now working on my Grade 3 (with both hands) and look forward to playing at many more WiGS sessions.
Teachers panel
Our members include teachers who support our Guitar Days, work privately with other members and teach elsewhere.
Emily Young Jeon
Emily teaches classical guitar in Hampton and New Malden, including at Connect North Korea.
Her music and her teaching is grounded in an early life education on traditional Korean instruments, her passion to play western music which drove her to escape North Korea to do so, culminating in a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Music Performance at Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Emily's story drives her repertoire and the expression with which she plays. She puts the same drive into her students, pushing them to be the best players they can be.
Tom Smith
Tom teaches classical guitar at WiGS Guitar Days, alongside his studies for a PhD at Goldsmiths, University of London, investigating the integration of live electronics into classical guitar performance. He is also a Music Administrator at Godolphin and Latymer School, leading the school’s guitar ensemble and teaching music technology.
Tom completed an MMus in Music Performance at Goldsmiths in 2020, following a BA in Music at Brunel University, where he was awarded the Griffin Prize for Music.
Seth Lyons
Seth teaches guitar privately and at a range of SW London schools (currently Earlsfield, Merton, Sutton and Sydenham). She teaches all styles of guitar (from classical to bass), to children from aged 4 upwards, at grades that differ in every location. Her teaching also includes whole class ensembles.
Seth completed her Music Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the University of Surrey.
Greg Michael
Greg teaches guitar from his studio in Epsom, to adults and to children from age 6. As a parent himself, he builds a strong rapport with young pupils. Over 20 years he has guided students across Surrey and South West London to distinctions in graded exams.
Greg came to classical guitar from rock, blues and acoustic fingerstyle. He has studied with jazz fusion virtuoso Greg Howe, Delta blues guitarist Toby Walker and composer Tatiana Stachak, and he now studies with award-winning classical guitarist Tomasz Radziszewski. That path gives him a real understanding of players following a similar route, and a particular warmth for late starters.
Creative associations
We are proud to support our members' guitar-related initiatives.
Luthier
With a preference for hand tools and freehand techniques, Nick crafts his guitars in his South London workshop, located above the studio of his sculptor wife, Almuth Tebbenhoff. Nick honed his craft with skilled mentors such as Nick Pyle, Pete Howlett, Mike Hobbs, Richard Osborne, and Pablo Requena.
Guitar Festival
The Play2 festival offers young guitarists a unique, fully funded opportunity to participate in workshops, ensemble sessions, and professional concerts in Armenia each July.
Guitar and Mandolin Teacher
Brad was our Artistic Director until September 2026. He is an award-winning guitarist and MA with Distinction and DipRAM graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, with performance experience across major concert venues and festivals, and studied with Stephen Goss, Michael Lewin, Craig Ogden, David Russell, and Fabio Zanon. He teaches in the Wimbledon area.
Playing Member
80
Every year
For guitarists of all abilities
Play at Member Sessions
Play at Guitar Days
Attend Social Events
Student/U30 Member
40
Every year
For full-time students, or under 30s
Play at Member Sessions
Play at Guitar Days
Attend Social Events
Community Member*
28
Every year
Support WiGS - Waiting List option*
Observe Member Sessions*
Observe Guitar Days
Attend Social Events
2027 member subscriptions
WiGS membership gives you access to:
Member Sessions (ten months pa) - guitarists of all abilities play to each other, at members' homes or in the chapel at St Saviour's.
Guitar Days (two months pa) - members work in small groups with teachers, with the option to then take part in a concluding "members' concert" in the church.
Social Events - we typically hold Summer Drinks and an end of year dinner (self-funded) with all members and their partners invited.
* If you'd like to be part of WiGS but don't want to play at sessions, you can join as a Community Member giving free access to observe Member Sessions (subject to space) and Guitar Days (where there's plenty of space), and to attend Social Events. Waiting List members can play at Member Sessions and Guitar Days on a PAYG basis for an additional £7 per session.
Subscriptions for all membership categories exclude ticketed events such as our concerts. Members buy tickets for such events and volunteer for roles to help us host them.