Guitar lessons in Reading

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Fun & friendly environment for beginner to advanced students. Learn on an acoustic or electric the styles of music that inspire you. All styles taught including Rock, Pop, Blues, Fingerstyle, Jazz, Classical, Country, Metal & Fusion. James is a professional guitar teacher and music educator who teaches from his music studio in Earley, Reading. He works with students of all ages and abilities from beginner to advanced. He is a graduate of the world-renowned Musicians Institute where he received their highest honour of a platinum achievement award. He is now dedicated to his passion of teaching guitar and inspiring musicians of all levels to attain their full potential. The lessons are very much individually tailored around the students’ own musical goals and preferences. James aims to achieve a balance between inspiring students to play the music that they listen to and love, and providing a strong grounding in all the essential components that make up a complete musician. James is highly skilled at adapting the learning environment to suit the student, always maintaining a warm, friendly and empathetic approach. James is very skilled at assessing the developmental needs of every player and then formulating a bespoke approach to help them develop their style. For more advanced players there is a real emphasis on learning how to translate the musical ideas we hear in our head onto the instrument so that they can become fluent improvisors. This provides a powerful link between music theory, ear training, audiation and fretboard visualisation. All students are provided with their own course folder and notes. Lessons are usually split up into different categories of learning so that a more complete syllabus can be taught. Particular focus is given to developing repertoire, technique, theoretical knowledge, ear training and audiation, composition, transcribing and reading. James is flexible about the goals of the student; exams can be studied for if desired, however if the student wants to play only for pleasure or to learn a particular piece, this is always wholly supported. James is very experienced at inspiring young beginners to learn and embrace the guitar, in a fun, supportive and safe environment. His most recent experience comes from teaching his own 5-year-old daughter! There are so many benefits to learning music from an early age such as improved cognitive and memory skills, improved motor skills, hand/eye co-ordination and esteem. Many older children and teens get huge enjoyment and self-confidence from playing with friends and peers either informally or in bands. However, it is never too late to begin, and James also really enjoys teaching adults who are coming to the guitar for the first time, or who already have some playing experience. James is always keen to support busy adults who take the time to learn guitar, thus carving out a small space of time for themselves. He always works with the adult learner to maximise what they can achieve within the limitations they may have. Qualifications: Musicians Institute Diploma - Platinum Award

I’m a professional guitarist, producer and DJ, as well as a music teacher with over 18 years of experience teaching people of all ages and skill levels. As an artist I perform live guitar and DJ at clubs, venues and festivals all over the UK and abroad. I’m living my dreams and can help you achieve yours. Guitar: Whether you want to play for fun and just learn your favourite songs, or become a professional guitarist and learn advanced techniques, I can help you achieve your goals. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years, my area of expertise is advanced guitar techniques such as fast alternate picking, legato, sweeping, tapping and bending, however I tailor the lessons to my students’ needs and skill level. I teach a variety of contemporary styles on both electric and acoustic guitar. My focus is on teaching you your favourite songs, riffs and solos and through them you'll learn chords and scales, strumming and picking, soloing techniques such as bending, sweeping, tapping, and cover topics such as improvisation, songwriting and ear training. I have experience teaching Rockschool and Trinity Rock & Pop grades on both guitar up to grade 8 and drums up to grade 6. I teach guitar beyond grade 8 having helped students achieve degrees in music. Music Production: I learned to produce at university having done a BMus in music performance with a focus on music production. I went on to record and produce my band’s music, working in several music studios using Pro Tools, Logic and Cubase. In 2019 I started producing electronic music with a focus on blending acoustic and electronic instruments. I delved deep into Ableton Live and learned sound design and this is now my main focus as a producer. I can help you produce electronic, instrumental or acoustic music on any DAW, you'll learn how to record, mix and master music using plug-ins and/or analogue gear. I also DJ and perform the music I produce, I can help you learn the techniques necessary to take your music production to the stage. DJ: I first learned to DJ with vinyls and an analogue mixer but soon moved on to digital DJing using different software and MIDI controllers including Rekordbox and Pioneer DJ. Once I started performing live I moved on to club mixers and CDJs. I’ve mixed and taught a variety of styles such as house, trance, dub reggae, psy chill and psychedelic trance, the same techniques and skills apply. I can take you from bedroom DJ all the way to pro, I too started DJing just for fun at friends' parties and ended up playing international festivals

I have been playing acoustic and electric guitar for over 30 years spanning a wide range of styles and techniques, with a particular devotion to indie, rock and fingerstyle technique. Music and guitar are my passion, and have led me to meet and play with some very talented guitarists and perform live gigs in central London to hundreds of people. I am always keen to pass on my enthusiasm, experience and skills to others. I thoroughly enjoy working with all my students and take great pleasure from seeing them grow ,both in skill and confidence. Learning guitar is challenging yet extremely rewarding, builds confidence, character and ultimately great fun! I teach absolute beginners to intermediate level players, acoustic or electric, and in any style you wish to learn, and have a particular passion for indie, rock, fingerstyle and creating original compositions. Teaching over 750 lessons per year with my current students range from 6 year old to 81 years old, both locally and internationally (including Spain, Portugal, German, Türkiye and Scotland) from beginners to guitarists performing in bands. With each lesson bespoke to each individual, including personalised student learning packs and original learning content. My approach is to focus on learning a song you love from the outset. We will develop technique, chords, scales and much more within the context of learning to play songs you are passionate about and are motivated to learn.

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I have had over 20 years experience in teaching people music. My first instrument is guitar, but over the years I have picked up skills in other disciplines (ukulele, drums, production, and DJ Skills) and am able to teach these to a high standard. I have a specialty in teaching people from vulnerable groups. This includes, but is not limited to, people with: disabilities; learning difficulties; mental health concerns; ASD issues; PTSD; dyspraxia; deafness; blindness. Qualifications:

Hiya! My name is Jonny, and I'm a professional guitarist and guitar teacher based in Fleet, Hampshire. I have been playing guitar for almost 20 years, and after achieving my grade 8 at the age of 16, I went of to study Music at degree level. Since then I have developed a real passion for teaching, and have been teaching students of all ages and abilities for seven years. I currently teach privately, as well as lecturing at London School of Theology in Guitar and Guitar Skills. I also perform live very regularly (most weekends) and have had the privilege of playing at some of the UK's biggest venues, including ExCeL London and the OVO Wembley Arena. I pride myself on being not just a guitarist, but a musician, and I aim to carry this philosophy into all my lessons, preparing students not just for exams or standalone performances, but for making music in the real world. I have always aspired to be a well-rounded musician, not settling on a particular style or genre, but instead seeking to hone my skills across as broad a musical landscape as possible. This has served me incredibly well as a teacher, allowing me to teach across stylistic boundaries and help students develop in whichever areas they most want to grow. My approach not only draws upon established syllabuses and repertoire, but is also tailored to each individual student's goals and unique challenges. Whilst tried-and-tested methods certainly exist, no two students are the same, and everyone learns differently. As such, whilst everyone can benefit from a structured approach, I believe the sweet spot lies somewhere between a well-defined framework and bespoke material. I also aim to see every one of my students inspired. I'm always keen to know what kind of music makes them tick, which players excite them most, and what skills they'd like to have by the end of the journey. I believe an inspired student is far more likely to make meaningful progress than someone who is simply going through the motions of practice. I also believe this is one of the best ways to encourage musical growth outside of, and in addition to, our lessons. I want every student to fulfil their potential, and that requires a level of discipline that I believe is best sustained by genuine inspiration. I also know that engaging with music is one of life's most rewarding and enjoyable experiences. Learning music should be fun! I strive to make the learning, performing, and teaching of music an enjoyable experience, and I hope that's true for every student I teach. If my students aren't enjoying the process, then I'm not doing my job. I aim to create a patient, friendly, and low-pressure environment while still upholding the discipline and commitment that musical progress requires. Whatever your musical goal, I'd love to help you achieve it. Whether you're learning to strum along to your favourite songs, progressing through graded exams, preparing for university, or simply picking up the guitar for the first time, I look forward to hearing from you.