"It has been an incredible journey studying with you for the past decade. You have truly guided and supported me since day one. I can't thank you enough for the amount of opportunity you provided for me, which has shaped my life greatly."
Rocco Dalcin (Norbury School, Harrow & Purcell School, now at the Royal College of Music)


“Francesco taught my son Ben classical guitar, supporting him through the top ABRSM grades to distinction in grade 8. He is a cut above any other tutor we interacted with, meticulous about technique and interpretation, so his pupils can develop into masters of their instruments. The quality of his tuition is in the difference between learning notes and learning how to really play an instrument. I count us lucky to have had his dedication and instruction for several years, and I am incredibly grateful for his patience and investment in my son.”
Professor Tamar Pincus (Harrow Music Service)



"It has been a great time studying with you for the past two years. I feel so much more confidence in performance, as well as with making sound interpretive decisions in the practice room. I have been able to achieve a lot more than I would have expected and I really have you to thank for driving me in that direction and I always felt encouraged and inspired, and I feel very well prepared technically and with my repertoire for the years ahead."
Nathaniel Merkies (Purcell School, now a scholar at the Royal College of Music)



“After receiving group peripatetic lessons from my secondary school, private lessons with Francesco were at an entirely different standard. His mastery and passion for the guitar allowed me to improve hugely in a very short amount of time. After just a few months of his tuition he reformed my technique and interpretation for my upcoming conservatoire auditions and I was able to gain a place at the Royal Northern College of Music. His patience, rigorous detail and genuine care is unmatched. I am very grateful to have received his generous investment of time and dedication, which has had a lasting impact on me as a musician.”
Lily Blyth (Nower Hill School, Harrow. Now at the Royal Northern College of Music)


"We have great pleasure in recommending Francesco. He has shaped Sohan's musical interest and musicality in playing the classical guitar for the last six years. Even during the Covid -19 pandemic, our son continued to blossom through online teaching. Francesco is supportive and reassuring. He precisely knows how to connect with our son and encourages him to reach his potential. Francesco will carefully consider various pieces that allow Sohan to excel, but also allow opportunities for him to explore and exchange ideas. It's been wonderful to see the journey Sohan has taken over the years and how his confidence and aptitude for music have flourished. We feel privileged that our son has the opportunity to learn from a talented and accomplished musician... Francesco, Thank you so much."
Sohan Singh-Rai (Roxeth School, Harrow)


"Francesco has been teaching classical guitar for my three children for the last nine years. In addition to being an exceptionally talented guitarist, he is also very patient and methodical in his approach to music teaching. He nurtured and refined my children's innate interest in music to a high professional level. My eldest son is preparing now for his ABRSM diploma after completing successfully grade 8 in classical guitar. Likewise, my other two children are not far behind. As parents, we feel that we are privileged to have our children taught by such a great musician and human being."
Dr M Azzawi & Mrs S Kheder (Roxeth School, Harrow)