Tim Daley
Tim Daley is a British blues guitarist, educator, and online content creator who specializes in teaching authentic blues guitar. He has spent over 40 years studying and playing the blues, and more than 30 years teaching guitar professionally.
His playing is heavily influenced by legendary blues and blues-rock guitarists, including:
- B.B. King
- Jimi Hendrix
- Eric Clapton
- Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Joe Bonamassa
Rather than focusing only on blues licks, Tim emphasizes understanding the fretboard, chord tones, phrasing, and improvisation. His teaching covers topics such as:
- The CAGED system
- Triads for blues soloing
- Chord-tone improvisation
- Hendrix-inspired rhythm guitar
- Blues phrasing and feel
Tim teaches both in person from his studio in Shrewsbury, England, and online to students around the world. He also produces instructional content through YouTube, Patreon, books, and structured video courses.
He is also endorsed by several guitar-related companies, including Patrick James Eggle Guitars, Chicken Picks, Kool Amplification, and LT Custom Guitars, reflecting his reputation within the blues guitar community.
If you’re interested in learning traditional and modern blues guitar, Tim Daley is widely regarded as an excellent teacher because he explains not just what to play, but why it works musically.
Tim uses Badazz III
Website Tim: https://www.timdaleyguitar.co.uk/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@timdaleyguitar
Insta: @timdaleyguitar
