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Josh Geffin - Acoustic/ Electric Guitar Lessons in East Dulwich, London

Josh Geffin

East Dulwich, London (SE22) View on map
Last Logged In: 10 Feb 2012
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: E EC

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Jazz/Folk Guitar £30.00/hr
Rock/Pop Guitar £30.00/hr

Songwriting £30.00/hr

Personal Message: Learning the guitar is fun, achievable and inspiring!
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Acoustic and electric guitar. Including technique, repertoire, songs, musicianship, theory, composition, songwriting, recording.
Tell me about your qualifications.: BA (Hons) Music (First Class)
What kind of experience do you have?: I have performed professionally for over ten years in many bands and ensembles, and in a wide variety of genres. Performance highlights include the Royal Albert Hall in Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra, Larmertree Music Festival and Secret Garden Party in two folk/rock bands, and as a singer-songwriter at Carling Academy, Bush Hall London and The Troubadour.

I have taught for 3 years with Da Capo Music Foundation who run a Saturday School in London. As well as individual pupils from ages 6-16, I teach guitar groups and musicianship at Da Capo. I also teach guitar groups in primary schools. Privately I have been teaching for over 5 years.
How much do you charge?: £30 for one hour or £15 for half an hour.
Where do you teach?: I teach from my home in East Dulwich or can travel to students' homes. Please note I charge five pounds extra to travel to students homes outside of East Dulwich.
When are you available?: My schedule is flexible.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all ages and levels.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes I have an up to date CRB disclosure.
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.: I have a webcam and skype for online tutoring.
Tell me about some of your current students.: I teach a wide variety of ages and abilities, from 7-year-olds learning simple folk melodies to adults learning popular songs or studying jazz and blues.
Do you have a personal message for students?: I always aim to tailor lessons to the interests and enthusiasms of students, and this often informs how we approach repertoire and technique. At the same time I try to integrate a wide range of musicianship skills, such as rhythm work, investigating chord relationships, notation and playing by ear.

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