Guitar lessons in Kilburn

Our studio is located just a few minutes away from Kilburn High Road (NW6). You can get there using the Jubilee line or the overground (stopping at Kilburn High Road or Queens Park station). Music Space London is one of the top academies in Brent. We also prepare students for ABRSM, Trinity College and Rockschool examinations. All levels and ages are welcome.

If you are a complete beginner, you will learn the basics of the instrument, preparing you for an amazing journey. You will learn to tune the guitar, basic music notation, and how to strum along with your favourite songs in a few weeks. Your teacher will provide the necessary materials for you to begin.

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Personalised lessons

Your favourite style of music at the reach of a hand. We specialise in electric, acoustic and classical guitar.

At Music Space London, we will make sure to find the best learning approach according to your needs. Many students are happy learning guitar tabs, while others prefer traditional sheet music.

The lessons are also suitable for beginners and more advanced musicians looking to improve their skills.

Kilburn has a unique music history, influenced by immigration, working-class culture, and a strong live-music circuit.

Early 20th Century

Kilburn grew rapidly with the railways, becoming a dense, urban neighbourhood.
Music life centred on pubs, dance halls, and cinemas, with popular songs, jazz, and variety acts.
Early venues helped establish Kilburn as a nightlife area rather than a purely residential one.

In 1937, Kilburn welcomed The Gaumont State Cinema, which was one of the largest venues in Europe at the time. The State will host many of the most important names in the history of popular music. Django Reinhardt, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Ella Ftizgerald, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles are just some of the artists who brought their performances to this iconic Art Deco builnding in northwest London.

Irish Influence (1950s–present)

Kilburn received a massive influx of Irish population, which granted the area the nickname “the capital of the Irish diaspora in London”.

This Irish immigration after WWII brought traditional Irish music, ballads, and folk sessions.
Pubs like The Galway Arms, The Good Ship, and others hosted regular trad sessions.
Irish music deeply influenced the local identity and fed into folk-rock and punk scenes later on.

Jazz, Blues & Early Rock (1950s–60s)

Kilburn was part of London’s broader jazz and blues boom.
Visiting American blues artists influenced local musicians.
The area’s clubs and halls helped incubate early British rock talent.

Punk, New Wave & Post-Punk (1970s–80s)

Kilburn became a hotspot for punk and alternative music.

Ian Dury & the Blockheads – closely associated with Kilburn; Dury lived locally and referenced it in his work.
The Clash – played early London gigs in nearby venues.
Siouxsie and the Banshees – part of the same punk ecosystem.
The Pogues – fused punk energy with Irish folk; their Kilburn roots are central to their story.

The Kilburn National Ballroom

One of Kilburn’s most important music landmarks:

Opened in 1933; later renamed The State, now O2 Forum Kentish Town (nearby but historically linked).
Hosted David Bowie, The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Ramones, Sex Pistols, and many others.
A crucial bridge between ballroom dancing, rock, punk, and indie eras.

Contemporary Kilburn

The area is still known for live music pubs and open mics, but it has experienced a significant decline in terms of its music scene. The high street offers a different landscape where there are fewer music events, and it shows a similar trajectory to many high streets across the country. Other areas of London, such as nearby Camden has also experienced a change in this regard but has manage to maintain a stronger presence of music.