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Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
Electric, Acoustic and Classical Guitar

Tell me about your qualifications.
Advanced Level Music
Various Workshops and Courses with the Royal School Of Music

What kind of experience do you have?
I have been playing guitar for nearly 20 years and am extremely passionate about music, playing electric, acoustic and classical guitar covering all styles and genres. I studied and passed Advanced Level Music while at school and also plays a range of other instruments, including Piano, Drums, Bass Guitar and some not so common ones like the Irish Mandolin and the Greek Bouzouki. I also currently play in an actively gigging original Dance/Rock band Wooden Casino, playing high profile venues across the country and am also a keen Classical Soloist, playing in hotels, bars, clubs and restaurants and also in concert.

How much do you charge?
I charge £20 an hour.
First 30 minute assessment is free!

Where do you teach?
I teach from home in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. I will also travel to the student's house if required, but do charge more depending on distance.

When are you available?
I usually try and work my times around students.
I currently teach weekends and evenings.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
All styles, ages and abilities, the sessions will cover all aspects of learning the guitar, using backing tracks, audio clips and also use video to allow you to see for yourself your own technique, and improvement! Each student will be given their own learning pack with CD, practice tools and techniques, this will be added to after each session to make sure in the time between your sessions, you are still learning and improving.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes

Do you have a personal message for students?
I am young and very patient, No strict old school teaching involved!!! I'm here to get you to the best of your ability, help you develop and grow but most of all to have fun and enjoy the lessons!

Articles

Personal Tutoring versus Self-Teaching
Subject: Rock/Pop Guitar
Tags: guitar lessons, tutoring
Created: 16/07/2011