Subjects

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
Double Bass - all levels
Bass Guitar - all levels
Djembe - all levels
Music - all levels

Drums - beginner/intermediate
Guitar - beginner/intermediate
Tabla - beginner/intermediate
Bass Trombone - beginner/intermediate
Percussion (various) - beginner/intermediate

Styles - Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Blues, Metal, Fusion, Hip Hop, Funk, Contemporary, Theatre, Drum & Bass, Folk, Experimental, Latin, African, Asian, whatever else you throw at me!

Tell me about your qualifications.
PGC World Music Studies
PGCE Adult & Further Education
BAHons Contemporary Music
Level 3 Tutoring

What kind of experience do you have?
Toured extensively playing with bands and theatre
Professional musician, gigging regularly
Professional music teacher, teaching daily

How much do you charge?
£20ph
Will add petrol for lessons at yours (min £5)
I choose to offer my tuition at such a reasonable rate
as I wish to making learning an instrument affordable!

Where do you teach?
Teaching at mine is preferable, have a study and live room
Based in Littleborough, Near Rochdale
Near Littleborough train station and major bus route

Easy train access from Leeds / Manchester
Home tuition in North West, Blackburn, Bolton, Bury, Burnley, Huddersfield, Halifax, Oldham, Preston, Todmorden.

When are you available?
Weekday evenings
Weekends

Which ages and levels do you teach?
All ages

Do you have a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes, available on request

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
Skype & Paypal

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
Musicians Union
Public Liability Insurance

Tell me about some of your current students.
"Tom is an excellent teacher, very easy to understand and very patient. He gives you a lot of confidence and inspiration. Couldn't ask for a better teacher." Dave Lawson

“Once I'd decided I was going to really learn an instrument that id put down years ago, then picked up again - the chance find of Tom on an internet search was a real result for me. Not knowing what to expect, Tom has a real ability to teach (at ease) from my own level and in a very short space of time has improved my ability and understanding of bass guitar no end. Lessons are easy going and fun with an obviously talented tutor, any one wondering how to play or requiring solid structured teaching (beginners like myself to practicing musicians) should give Tom a call - Highly recommended.”
Chris Jones

“I found Tom to be a friendly and generous teacher, not to mention an impressive musician.” Russ Clegg

"I have been studying bass under Tom since 2007. Since this time my bass playing has significantly improved. Each lesson is individually tailored towards my needs whilst motivating and challenging me. Tom has a vast knowledge of music and can teach various styles and techniques. His own experience from playing a variety of instruments and music genres is evident in his teaching. I would highly recommend Tom as a music teacher. His down to earth personality makes him easy to work with and learn from." Mark Holden

“I feel I have progressed quite well under Tom, he seems to have a very good reputation with Bass tutoring.” Kiran Kakade

“If you are looking for a great Bass teacher then you need look no further than Tom Southerton! He has taught my son, Rob to play the Bass guitar over a period of around 5 years and his progress has been amazing. He is a confident and very able bass guitarist thanks to Tom’s expert teaching skills and his obvious enthusiasm for his music. Not only has he taught Rob to play the guitar in a technical sense but he has also introduced him to a wide variety of musical styles which has broadened his taste and opened his eyes to World Music. Tom also supported Rob through a part-time GCSE in Music for which he recently gained an A grade. Tom is very reliable and a really nice guy too! He has not only been a great teacher but has acted as a role model for Rob all through his teen years. I can’t recommend Tom highly enough!” Jacinta Atkinson

Do you have a personal message for students?
Please get in touch and discuss your interest!

Articles

Rhythmic Groupings
Subject: Jazz Theory/ Composition
Topic: advice (general)
Created: 08/08/2009

It's Your Call
Subject: Bass Guitar
Topic: advice (general)
Created: 25/01/2009

Thinking Aloud
Subject: Drums
Topic: brainteasers
Created: 21/01/2008

Files

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	Bass Tuition	162.46KB	11/01/2010
	Musicians Union Teaching Rates 09	22.47KB	11/01/2010