Do you Teach acoustic and Electric guitar lessons?
Yes! I offer both steel string acoustic guitar lessons, as well as electric guitar lessons.
What styles of music do you teach?
My passion is rock and pop music, that is what makes me ‘tick’ as both an individual and musician.
Do you Teach Ukulele Lessons?
Yes, I teach ukulele! I tend to teach the ukulele as a gateway instrument to acoustic, or even electric guitar. A gateway instrument is the very first instrument a learner experiences that enables them to gain the skills to progress onto a more complex instrument.
Why not just start off learning on the guitar?
The guitar can at first be hard to learn for individuals with weak hands and/or a small physique. For example, I often get asked by parents of very young children to teach them guitar. The ukulele is a fantastic starting point for young learners because they are small, light, and inexpensive. Ukulele’s only have four strings, and also require a very similar playing technique to the guitar. This means the skills learned on the ukulele are transferrable to the guitar!
There are so many different guitars to choose from, I don’t know where to start. Can you help?
Absolutely! Reach out to me through my contact page, and I’ll happily help you out!
Guitars are expensive. Is there any help or support out there to ease the financial challenge?
Firstly, don’t worry. There are a few options out there that can help you. Firstly, there is AIPS (https://www.musicmark.org.uk/resources/assisted-instrument-purchase-scheme-aips/) which can help you purchase an instrument through your child’s local authority or academy school. Then there is Music For All (https://www.musicforall.org.uk/) that can offer means-tested grants to help cover the cost of your child’s instrument.
Do you teach the Graded Music Exams (GMEs)?
Yes! I offer tuition, mentoring and coaching towards GMEs. I also teach from my own curriculum, so if grades aren’t your thing and you want to play just for fun, then we can do that!
What makes you different to other teachers?
Steve Jobs famously said that individuals should “mine their experience” and “think different”. I have been teaching guitar for a very long time, and have been playing guitar even longer. My experiences in life and music are vast. You’ll benefit from my experience of life and my ability to think outside the box, and “think different” every session.
Can we meet before the first lesson?
Absolutely! I offer a complementary 15 minute consultation for anyone interested in lesson with me. book your appointment here.
Can you travel to me?
Certainly! I can make the trip to you if you if you’d like to enjoy learning the guitar in the comfort of your own home. The only potential limitation is how far you are from me. I work to a circumference of 15 minutes travel time from my home. I also teach from my bespoke teaching studio at my home in Brighouse. You are very welcome to travel to me!
What is the best lesson length?
My most popular lesson length by far is 30 minutes. In this amount of time, we can cover a lot of ground in as much detail, whilst effectively setting reasonable practise goals for the week.
What ages to you teach?
As soon as a child expresses an interest in learning an instrument, this is usually the time to get them involved with music, somehow. When it comes to learning guitar, the youngest I teach is 5, and this student is learning the ukulele first due to the instrument’s small size. When it comes to the maximum age, well…I don’t believe there is one. You are never too old to experience the joy of music making! Everyone deserves to experience the joy of learning the guitar!
How long should a lesson be for a young child?
For learners up to the age of 11, I’d usually recommend 20 minute lessons to begin with.
Should I have lessons every week, bi-weekly or once a month?
For children up to young adults, I would say that weekly lessons are essential to keep the energy and momentum going in their progress. For adults, dependent on their professional schedules I usually recommend a 40 minute to 1 hour lesson every two weeks to allow for ample practise time between sessions. This will help you get the absolute best out of your time with me!