Simon Morel is a full-time professional guitarist, session musician, and expert guitar teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience. Operating from his air-conditioned studio in Petersham, he specializes in tailored, one-on-one adult guitar lessons (18+) for all skill levels—from absolute beginners to advanced players looking to master fretboard knowledge, improvisation, and practical music theory.

With a music career spanning 30 years, Simon brings real-world industry experience to his students. He has released two solo albums, recorded four albums with Sydney band Soul Messengers, and established himself as a highly sought-after session guitarist in Sydney. His diverse performance history includes touring across the UK, Europe, and Asia, alongside regular live gigs throughout NSW.

A pioneer in digital music education, Simon runs a successful YouTube guitar lessons channel boasting over 27,000 subscribers and 5.5 million views. His teaching method goes beyond memorizing shapes, helping students truly understand how music works across genres like rock, blues, pop, soul, funk, and jazz. Every lesson is fully customized, providing custom tabs, handouts, and structured practice methods.

Whether you are looking for in-person lessons in Sydney's Inner West—conveniently located for students in Marrickville, Newtown, Stanmore, Leichhardt, and Dulwich Hill—or prefer online guitar lessons worldwide, Simon provides a clear, step-by-step path to playing with confidence. Watch a short video detailing his teaching approach here, explore his SimonLovesGuitars blog, or read his full professional musician bio.