Guitar lessons Liverpool

I have been a professional musician for a large period of my adult life. I am a graduate of Leeds Conservatoire where I received my honours degree in Jazz studies.I have performed many different styles of music across the UK and as far abroad as New Zealand. I currently play in a band called the Buffalo Riot which is mainly original material and I hold the Guitar teaching post at Wirral Music Factory. My teaching experience goes back about Ten years and I am DBS registered. Qualifications:

Hi, I'm Tristan. I'm an easy-going guy who believes that happiness and enjoyment is the key to becoming a good musician. These are the things which inspire the passion and dedication required to learn an instrument. That and the right amount of encouragement to propel my students forwards. I have been teaching peripatetically in primary schools since September 2023 and have had various other private students along the way so I have diverse teaching experience. I have been playing music all my life and I would say that music is my life. When I am not tied up with professional engagements, I am making music with several of my friends who feel the same way I do about music. Through all my years playing in an array of contexts, I have insights from all sides of European music which I am keen to share and make other people’s musical dreams come true, like mine have many times over now. I am a working Liverpool musician who has a Postgraduate Research Degree specializing in Music from the University of Liverpool. I have been playing in bands (of many diverse genres), orchestras, chamber ensembles, and pit bands for all of my adult life and most of my adolesence. I have a classical background, learning the violin from the age of three but I learned the bass guitar out of love for rock and roll. I have both breadth and depth of experience in many aspects of live performance, rehearsal, practice and how to function well in ensembles of all different types. I have been hired for my services by covers bands, Jazz bands, solo artists, string quartets and orchestras both in live settings and inside studios. With regards to production, I have a portfolio of works I am credited as producer, engineer and session musician on, starting with my first recorded work: an EP recorded in my gap year with a friend to a critically aclaimed Progressive Rock album “Impermenance” for Dominic Sanderson which has featured multiple times in Prog Magazine and has achieved international recognition. I have studied Production modules during my music degree and have built on my formal instruction working with like-minded musicians to take my own production to the next level by always working on a project, personal or otherwise. When it comes to teaching, I prefer to build an informal raport with my students so that both they and I feel comfortable learning together. Music is as much about learning about humanity and emotion as it is learning about the technical operation of an instrument and the development of musical instincts and the the teacher student relationship is of paramount importance to good development. I do not believe puting pressure on students to progress is the right way forward and that encouragement and positive re-enforcement is what will make a student excell. Progress is always better made by students who want to progress rather than by students who are coerced. In the same way, I believe that each sudent’s mind is different and a teacher must be equipped with several different ways of teaching something. With regards to this, I offer to teach either official syllabus’ from established exam boards or I am happy to tailor make lessons for each student as I myself have had difficulty being stuffed into the mould of what an exam board thinks is a good musician. In the lessons themselves, there are a few main elements I focus on in order to make up what I believe to be good musicianship: -Technical proficiency: knowing how to mechanically operate and navigate one’s instrument -Theoretical understanding: How and why things happen inside a song or piece of music and what bearing this has upon you the performer -Musical Instincts: Being able to trust one’s own ear or sense of rhythm independently and apply these to different contexts -Personal Practice: How to practice efficiently, mindfully and even when practice might do more harm than good -History and Genre: Using historic and social context to understand music and how to authentically reproduce performance, or indeed have a different take on a piece altogether -Gear: Understanding what instruments or products are going to be most helpful and meaningful for your purposes and how to maintain and look after your gear.

Qualifications: Rockschool Electric Guitar Grade 8, MSc Music Technology University of York

We are a family run music school with over 35years experience. We teach most instruments. We are an exam centre for music grades. We are open 50 weeks per year and have weekly pay as you go or monthly instalments. Promotional offers available for new students. Trial lesson 30 minute £10.50 saving £11.50 then choose one of the following Buy 2 for £44 get 1 free saving £22 or Buy 5 for £100 saving £10 or Buy 10 for £190 saving £30 Our lessons are 1 to 1 but we can do a shared lesson or group lesson if you and your friend want to learn together and share the costings(ask at the office for prices for groups). We can provide lessons in our centre or online via your preferred option such as zoom, video call facebook, whats app just let us know and we can arrange it. All our teachers have a fully enhanced DBS.

Originally I just wanted to be a composer, so I learnt to play many instruments in order to write for them. As a Trumpet player I played in many Orchestras, Dance Bands, Soul Bands and Musicals. My favourite instrument at the moment is the Piano. The guitar is a great instrument for carrying around with you, i.e. on holiday, parties etc. and is so versatile. It can play beautiful Classical music, strum chords for singers or play (Electric) riffs for Rock Music. I have taught in many schools (Primary and High) mainly in Liverpool and St. Helens. I currently teach at one primary school and two high schools on the Wirral (St Anselms College – Boys High School in Prenton, and BHSA – Girls High & Junior School) I set up a Music School (Learn Music Ltd) in Liverpool in 1990 and it is still going strong today. It has 8 Teaching Rooms, a waiting room and an office and provides many hundreds of students with an excellent music education. I am the Local Area Rep for Trinity College London , helping thousands of students take their music exams. I have a current CRB check for teaching. My 3 passions are Music (including teaching), Dogs and Computer Programming. Thanks for reading and I hope to meet you very soon! Paul Sheridan

"Bringing you the best and most innovative teaching techniques from the modern world of music. We teach one to one private lessons specialising in Guitar, Singing, Bass, Music Theory, Songwriting and Composition. Professional and Experienced also teaching as a Peripatetic Tutor here there and everywhere." Here’s a quick biography; should you wish to find out more please visit my website: I started playing guitar at the age of fourteen and had lessons during which I studied RockSchool and Classical guitar. In College, at the age of sixteen I took up singing; taking lessons and studying material out of books and online videos. The most notable resources used were the ‘Raise Your Voice’ books by Jaime Vendera and online videos from Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching, as well as other various books on vocal anatomy. I have Grades, a National Diploma, a HNC and I’ve studied a BA Honours in Music at the University of Salford. I play Rock, Jazz, Classical and Pop in their broadest terms as my main styles, and have been a member of several bands playing and singing all of these various styles. I’ve performed at both serious gigs and ones for fun; whilst touring extensively around the U.K. - my own music could be said to have all these influences infused with a few more. I’m currently travelling around the North West playing acoustically, mainly singing covers with the backing of two separate agencies. I am also a professional Music Teacher, in a professional Music School and also privately with my own client-base. I specialise in guitar, voice and bass guitar. I also teach classes on music theory, songwriting and composition. I teach all the styles mentioned previously, as well as many more! My teaching work became notably successful in early 2013 when as I was asked to become a regular tutor at the best Music School in the NorthWest. I also teach as a peripatetic instrumental teacher. From the above, you wouldn't be wrong in thinking that I’m a huge nerd when it comes to music…! I teach a wide range of musical styles in a professional manner, with in-depth knowledge and experience gained through years of studying, teaching and playing the music live. I teach what students want to know and grades are an option if they would like acknowledgement of their achievements. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a University-level student, I can teach anyone and everyone who wants to learn! Here is a short list of the things I typically teach throughout each instrument and style: - Techniques - Songwriting - Music Theory - Composition (classical, jazz, you name it) - Orchestration - Style Application - Arranging   - Live Performance - Sight Reading - Aural Perception - Music Production - ETC…   Teaching also online via Zoom/Skype/FaceTime 100% pass rate Teaching in a relaxed studio environment A member of the AOTOS (Association of Teachers of Singing) Up to date DBS Fully insured by the Musicians Union Based in Liverpool

Andy has been playing the piano since the age of 4 and achieved his Grade 8 by the age of 18. As well as a keen performer, and listener, Andy has always been fascinated by the academic and theoretical side of music. He studied music all the way throughout his school career at St. Anselm’s College up until the age of 16, achieving a GCSE in Music, and went on to complete an A-level in Music at Wirral Grammar School for Boys. He recently graduated from The University of Liverpool in Music/Popular Music, attaining a 2:1. Andy is an actively performing musician, playing both solo and duo sets in bars and restaurants, as well as at weddings, parties and functions. He enjoys performing and listening to a range of genres including pop, jazz, classical, and musical theatre. He also performs in the Cavern Club resident Beatles tribute band 'Made in Liverpool' playing the part of Paul McCartney. As well as performing covers sets in public, Andy plays regularly in pit bands for musicals at a range of venues. Past productions include Rent, Footloose, Mamma Mia and School of Rock. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Music/Popular Music BA (Hons) 2:1 from The University of Liverpool Qualified Teacher Status and over ten years of teaching Grade 8 Piano with Merit Grade 5 Music Theory with Distinction Grade 2 Double Bass with Distinction Grade 7 Vocals with Merit A-level Music: Grade B GCSE Music: Grade B