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Hello! My name is Matt Heery and I am a professional music tutor located in Liverpool. I teach students from ages 6 upwards how to play guitar, welcoming complete beginners and giving them the skills required to play with ability.
I like to maintain a high level of tuition for all of my students ensuring you learn in the best way possible. My students always take away plenty of new material from every lesson, building their guitar playing skills through carefully planned lessons.
I have experience playing all kinds of music and this reflects in my teaching style because I like to make sure all of my students learn the music that they enjoy. I can offer lessons in all styles of popular music, giving you the ability to utilise the vast range of sounds and textures that a guitar is able to produce.
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I have experience in teaching a wide range of ages and offer my lessons to those aged 6 years and above. I also have a great deal of experience in teaching adults.
I can help you learn both electric and acoustic guitar, depending on your musical preferences and will build a course of lessons ideally suited to your learning objectives and previous playing experience.
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
I welcome both beginner students and advanced students in a wide range of styles and genres. My lessons will be built around what you want to learn at a level that you are comfortable with.
I welcome both beginners and advanced players
I studied classical guitar and electric/jazz guitar at Birmingham Conservatoire where I was awarded a Bachelor of Music degree with first-class honours. Whilst there I had the privilege of taking lessons masterclasses with some of the world’s top guitarists such as Gary Ryan and John Williams. I also hold ABRSM Grade 8 in piano.
After my degree I worked for a number of years as a musician and Music Director on cruise ships, traveling the world and playing music on a nightly basis at a with top-class international musicians.
Since 2014 I have lived in Liverpool where I have worked as a freelance musician and occasional MD in concerts, theatre productions and private functions. Some of the highlights of my playing career have included concerts given at the Liverpool Philharmonic and The South Bank Centre. In 2009 whilst still at university, I performed at Glastonbury Festival and recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London. In 2017 and 2018 I played Guitar, Mandolin and Banjo as part of the house band for the Liverpool Everyman’s award-winning Rep Company and have played guitar and keyboards in a number of other productions at theatres around the country.
I teach a wide range of genres including Jazz, Pop, Folk, Rock & Classical.
I am a professional musician and music teacher working in Liverpool. I am proficient in a number of styles on both guitar and piano and have 10+ years of experience teaching students ranging in ability from beginner to a grade 8 standard. I have worked in a range of settings from private music schools to working with local music services, independent schools, FE colleges and universities. I currently teach privately and as a visiting guitar tutor for Hope University in Liverpool working with students on their music course.
As well as studying teaching and community music modules at university I have received training as a music service employee and completed ABRSM’s How to be a better music teacher course.
I can travel to you for lessons depending on location as well as having the facility to offer high-quality online lessons via Skype, Zoom and FaceTime. I have an up to date CRB certificate and a good knowledge of the Trinity-Guildhall, Associated Board and Rock School syllabuses for guitar, electric guitar, piano, bass guitar, jazz piano and music theory.
Where to buy equipment in the area
Liverpool's music-rich history leaves it with plenty of music shops. You can find anything you might need in the wide variety of music shops on offer in the area. Here's a brief list of some of my favourite locations.
Rimmers Music, is a relatively new store having opened in 2014 but is one of their largest in the UK. This shop is very modern and caters to all levels of guitarist. They are located on the way into Liverpool city centre at Savoy House, West Derby Road, L6 1AE.
Dawsons Music, Is a Uk wide chain of shops that offers everything from guitars to drum kits & everything else. Dawsons Music often has discounts on ex-display stock so are worth a visit on 14-16 Williamson Street, L1 1EB to see what you can get your hands on.
Pro Tone Music, specialise in selling pre-owned instruments, as well as offering a repairs and set-up service. For those strapped for cash, shops like these can be a great way of picking up an instrument at lower prices. They are located at 38 Renshaw Street, L1 4EF.
I can help you rapidly improve your guitar playing in a short period of time. we will look at al aspects of your playing from understanding to theory and everything in between. For more information, please send me an email.
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My lessons are charged at £17.50 per half hour and £34 per hour.
I'm a mobile teacher which means that I will travel to your home in Liverpool.
I teach students of all ages (6+) in a wide range of genres and styles. I have experience in teaching both young learners and adults.
I recommend weekly or fortnightly lessons for the best results, however, the frequency of lessons is entirely up to you.
Please note Guitar Lessons Liverpool operates a 24-hour cancellation policy. Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will still be charged full price, unless of a genuine emergency.
To book your first lessons or simply to find out more about my guitar lessons in Liverpool get in touch.
Guitar Teacher
Matt Heery
