Speedcubing tuition and personal cube-solving help

Whether you are struggling to understand how to solve your cube or already solve consistently and want to become faster, I offer personal speedcubing sessions tailored to your current level and goals.

A 30-minute session costs £15. You can book a single session to solve a particular problem or arrange further lessons if you would like continued coaching.

Which type of session do you need?

Help understanding how to solve your cube

Written instructions and videos cannot always explain why a move works, and it is easy to become stuck when your cube does not look exactly like the example.

During a personal session, I can look at your cube, identify where you have gone wrong and guide you through the solution at a pace that suits you.

A session could help you with:

• Learning to solve a cube from the beginning

• Understanding cube notation and algorithms

• Working out where you went wrong

• Completing a particular step of a tutorial

• Moving from a beginner method to a faster method

• Learning to solve 4×4 and larger cubes using reduction

• Asking questions that written instructions do not answer clearly

You do not need any previous speedcubing experience. It is completely fine to book a session because you are stuck on one particular step.

Coaching for speedcubers who want to improve

If you can already solve the cube, the session can focus on the parts of your solving that are limiting your times.

Rather than giving every speedcuber the same general advice, I can watch your solves, identify inefficient techniques and concentrate on the improvements that will be most valuable at your current level.

Possible topics include:

• More efficient F2L solutions

• Reducing pauses and unnecessary cube rotations

• Cross planning and inspection

• Lookahead and identifying the next pair

• Choosing better OLL and PLL algorithms

• Improving fingertricks and algorithm execution

• Solve critiques

• CFOP development

• 4×4 and larger-cube reduction

• Creating a more effective practice plan

The session can be adapted to newer speedcubers as well as people averaging approximately 15–20 seconds or faster.

About your tutor

I have completed more than 100,000 3×3 solves and have an official personal-record average of 8.11 seconds. I have also achieved a UK Championship podium in 7×7 and have many years of experience with 3×3, larger cubes, CFOP and reduction methods.

As the owner of Speedcubing.org, I have produced written tutorials, videos and learning resources for cubers at many different levels. I regularly attend UK speedcubing competitions and understand both the technical and practical sides of improving at speedcubing.

View my official WCA results

What happens during a session?

1. Tell me what you need help with

Before the lesson, let me know:

• Which puzzle you want to work on

• Whether you are learning to solve it or trying to become faster

• Your approximate average, if applicable

• The particular step or skill you find difficult

This allows the session to concentrate on the areas that will help you most.

2. Attend your personal session

The lesson is adapted to your level rather than following a fixed syllabus. We can work through a confusing part of a solution, analyse your solves or practise a specific technique together.

3. Practise what you have learned

Speedcubing improvement requires practice between sessions. A lesson can show you better techniques and identify what needs changing, but those improvements must then be reinforced through regular solves.

Where helpful, I can suggest particular algorithms, exercises or areas to practise after the session.

Price

Personal speedcubing session

30 minutes — £15

One-off sessions are welcome. You do not need to commit to weekly lessons or purchase a course.

Regular sessions, different lesson lengths and solve critiques may also be available by arrangement.

Frequently asked questions

Can I book a lesson if I cannot solve the cube yet?

Yes. You can start from the beginning or book a session because you are stuck on one particular step.

Do I need to be a fast speedcuber?

No. Sessions are suitable for complete beginners, developing cubers and experienced speedcubers who want more detailed coaching.

Can you help with larger cubes?

Yes. I can provide help with 3×3 and larger cubes, including beginner approaches, CFOP and reduction methods where appropriate.

Will one lesson make me faster immediately?

A lesson can identify inefficient techniques and show you what to change, but improvement requires practice. The aim is to make sure your practice is focused on the right things.

Can I book just one session?

Yes. A single session may be enough to explain a difficult step, review your solving or give you a clear plan for improvement.

Enquire about a session

To book a session or ask a question, email daniel@speedcubing.org.

Please include:

• The puzzle you want help with

• Whether you are learning or speedsolving

• Your current average, if applicable

• What you would most like to improve

• Your general availability

30-minute personal session: £15