Meet Our Teachers
Darryl Powis
Founder of Guitar Tuition East London
Darryl, the founder of Guitar Tuition East London, began his teaching journey in 2014, from his home in Leyton.
Originally moving to London with his band Neon Nurse, he soon discovered his passion for teaching guitar and helping students excel.
Darryl specialises in guitar soloing, singing and playing and fingerpicking. He also sings and plays drums and bass guitar. His favourite guitarists include John Mayer, Tommy Emmanuel, Nick Johnston and Cory Wong.
Dan Mayhew
Head Guitar and Bass Teacher
Joining the school in May 2017, Dan is an exceptional electric guitar player and gifted teacher.
He has toured the UK with the official Iron Maiden Tribute Band "Hi-On Maiden", and his favourite guitar players are Guthrie Govan, Yngwie Malmsteen, John Petrucci, and Steve Vai.
Dan is the school's head guitar and bass teacher, and has mastered the drums, enabling him to play along with students in lessons and performances. He has also authored several guitar books and developed our entire Guitar Karate curriculum for kids.
Carys Jones
Mini Musicians Program Leader
Carys began her journey as a student at the school in February 2017 and has since become a skilled guitar player and teacher.
She leads our Mini Musicians program for children aged 4-7, and also teaches adults. Carys is a talented musician, playing French horn and violin at a high level.
She's likely the first person you'll speak with when you inquire about our programs!
Barry De Jager
Little Guitar Groovers Teacher
Starting as Darryl's student in August 2016, Barry has evolved into an accomplished singer-songwriter and expert guitar soloist.
He now teaches at our school in our Little Guitar Groovers program, as well as our kids lessons.
Barry has released several original songs, performs live regularly, and is a popular performer on London Underground busking points. Keep an eye out for him when you're on the tube!
Guitar Tuition East London
8-10 Penny Brookes Street,
London, E20 1BN
8-10 Penny Brookes Street,
London, E20 1BN
