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RC Guitar Studio - Music and Guitar Lessons in Midlothian/Edinburgh

Richard Callaghan Gold Member

Edinburgh (EH26) View on map
Last Logged In: 21 Dec 2011
Sex: Male

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BMus Music (hons)

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Classical Guitar £23.00/hr
Higher Music £23.00/hr
Rock/Pop Guitar £23.00/hr

Spanish Guitar £23.00/hr
Standard Grade Music £23.00/hr

Personal Message: I have a passion for teaching and years of experience.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach Music and the Guitar.
Tell me about your qualifications.: BMus Music (hons) 2011
What kind of experience do you have?: I currently teach with Edinburgh Council teaching 10-12 year olds to learn guitar, preparing them with a solid foundation to pursue music in either high school and take ABRSM grades or as a lifetime hobby.

I have also successfully privately taught a huge range of pupils from children with learning disabilities to professional adults looking to make real progress after reaching a plateau in their abilities.
How much do you charge?: Usually lessons are 1 hour with a rate of £25 per hour, discounts can be made for block bookings.
Where do you teach?: Private pupils usually come to me. However, exceptions can be made depending on where you live.
When are you available?: Please contact for more information.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: 6 to Adult and all abilities.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: ABRSM Classical Guitar Grades 1-8 and Trinity/Rockschool Grades 1-8.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: PVG enhanced disclosure certified.
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.: Required:
A Skype account
A computer with a high speed internet connection
A quality webcam, microphone, and speakers (or headphones)

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All payments are made in advance through Paypal. Contact me for scheduling and current pricing.
Where and with whom did you train?: Edinburgh Napier - Simon Thacker (2008-2011)
Private Lessons with Ana Vidovic in 2010 (Baltimore, USA)
Masterclass with Mark Ashford from Birmingham Conservitoire in 2009
Do you have a personal message for students?: Anyone can learn to play as well as they want with the Desire to play + Correct Information + Correct Practice. (LOTS OF IT)

My Articles

Importance of Technical Exercises

It must be understood that there is no efficient technical development without a constant intellectual effort on behalf of the student” -Abel Carlevaro First of all we need to clarify what technique actually is and what the term means. Technique is a word which is constantly brought up whenever we talk about playing an instrument. When we...

My Testimonials

Richard has a relaxed and pleasant style of teaching which puts one at ease from the start. I have found my lessons creative and very productive considering I couldn't read a note of music when I started. Ideal for anyone wishing to take up lessons with a guitar teacher and further their knowledge
- Blair M

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