What styles of guitar can I learn with you?

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Classical guitar was my first study at music college and I have performed on that professionally more than anything else, so I teach classical guitar to beginners and advanced students.  However, many of my students play a mix of styles and may end up with several guitars.  My own playing draws from a range of influences, taking in the music of Spain, the British Isles, South America, blues, my own compositions, and pieces that cross over to the acoustic guitar.  From the first steps, to musical interpretation, stave reading, tone production, advanced technique and fretboard craft.  

 

My experience varies across different styles of electric and steel string playing.  I tend to take on beginner and intermediate electric guitar students who would like some breadth and structure in developing their skills, with an introduction to creative aspects.

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When do lessons take place?

I teach privately during weekday evenings, Saturday mornings, and within office hours around my school/college visits.  Evening students are asked to commit to each month ahead on a rolling agreement for weekly lessons, once we're up and running. Daytime students book just for the week ahead and I can offer some flexibility for those with changing shifts or other commitments.

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Where are the lessons?

I teach in a dedicated room at home in the lovely village of East Ayton, just outside Scarborough.

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Do you offer group tuition?

Due to the nature of teaching at home, I offer individual lessons only.  Organisations, schools and colleges are welcome to get in touch with group enquiries on a visiting basis.

 

Can I sit in my child's lessons?

I always make sure everyone is well informed, with a good idea of what the student is learning and how they are doing.  It is not uncommon for them to join us for the last few minutes.  Some do choose to sit in beyond the first lesson or two, for the duration, and they are welcome.  An 'observed' lesson will have a slightly different dynamic; please bear this is in mind if you do sit in, and either way, make sure your child gets plenty of independent practice at home.  

 

I have a clear enhanced DBS disclosure in regard to working with children, which forms part of my registration with the Incorporated Society of Musicians as a Registered Private Teacher. See here (click) I am also registered on the DBS Update Service to enable schools, colleges and other organisations to complete an immediate check when needed.

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Please get in touch for current availability and fees, or with any other questions or for advice - I'm happy to help.