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Ashley Griggs - Guitar, Bass, Vocals Lessons in West Molesey, Esher, Kingston, Hampton, Twickenham

Ashley Griggs

West Molesey (KT8) View on map
Last Logged In: 03 Apr 2012
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: TW

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Bass Guitar £24.00/hr
Rock/Pop Guitar £24.00/hr

Songwriting £24.00/hr
Spanish Guitar £24.00/hr

Personal Message: Ash is a singer songwriter and producer with two studio albums. He has achieved radio plays on the BBC and in Europe, and has a creative approach to teaching.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Guitar, Bass and Vocals.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have spent many years as a touring musician in the UK and Europe.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have over 10 years teaching experience. I have recently finished my second studio album "Play the Edge". I started out writing a song called "A Crime to be Poor" about the tragedy of Katrina, the storm that flooded New Orleans. I had toured there with Wishbone Ash some years earlier and was inspired by the people of that city.
How much do you charge?: From £12 per half an hour lesson.
Where do you teach?: I teach at home in West Molesey KT8 2QQ and also travel to students homes in the following areas:
East Molesey, Hersham, Esher, Walton, Kingston, Thames Ditton, Surbiton, Twickenham, Hampton Court, Hampton Wick, Teddington, Hampton Hill, Cobham and Sunbury.
When are you available?: I teach 6 days a week. Please check for availability.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: All levels from 8 years upwards.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: Rock School.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: I have an up to date CRB.
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.: I don't tutor online.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: Musician Union, PRS and PPL.
Where and with whom did you train?: Ash learned his craft through many years working as a touring musician.
Tell me about some of your current students.: My students range in age from 8 to 50 years old. Some of my student have got their own bands and have gone on to work as a guitar tutors in their own right.
I have a number of students who I have been teaching for many years. I concentrate on building confidence and creativity. I always encourage my students to write their own material.
I also work as a music theraphist for an organisation called "Creative Response".
Do you have a personal message for students?: Come along and try it out, there is no obligation.
Its fun, and you can play your favourite riffs and songs from your MP3 player.

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