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Mark Taylor

James Bay offers fans the chance to have 'in-person' guitar lesson

James Bay is giving fans the chance to win an in-person guitar lesson ahead of his UK tour. The acclaimed guitarist, singer and songwriter became a huge inspiration to a new generation of musicians with his Instagram guitar lessons during lockdown.

One of the most respected guitar players of his generation and a modern guitar hero for so many, James releases his much-anticipated third album, Leap, on July 8. He’s also offering five lucky fans the chance to win an in-person guitar lesson on July 25, in collaboration with Fender.

Winners will also receive 12 months' free access to Fender Play, the complete online all-in-one learning platform for guitar, bass and ukulele. With around a quarter of a million active users globally, Fender Play offers a vast library of songs to play along to, with users able to choose a favourite path and instrument of choice before Fender creates a tailored learning path.

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One of the most respected guitar players of his generation and a modern guitar hero for so many, Bay’s revered skills and natural style have seen him become a huge inspiration to a new generation of guitar players, with his IG guitar lessons becoming a ‘must-do’ distraction for thousands during lockdown.

The five winners will get to have an in-person guitar lesson with him on the evening at the brand new Fender Artist Showroom in Covent, Garden, London.

James says: “Learning to play the guitar always worked best for me when I had someone there to show me. It’s the most fun and most interactive way to learn.

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“I’m excited to get together at Fender and pass on some of my favourite tricks and moves to help someone better their playing too!”

To enter, pre-order James’ album Leap here. The competition will close on the July 14 at 4pm.

This year James has already played a feverish sold-out tour of the UK and he’s back on the road at the end of the year. He plays Bournemouth Academy on November 20 and Bristol 02 Academy on December 3.

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