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Hello! I'm Rahul, a professional guitar teacher based in York. It is my goal and passion to help you learn how to play the guitar and to become the best guitarist you can be.
I am an experienced teacher who has been teaching the guitar for many years now. I call upon these years of real world music experience to ensure I can provide lessons of the highest quality that are tailored to suit you and your own specific goals.
I take pride in taking the time to get to know you personally and will keep the lessons as fun and relaxed as I can. I'll build our lessons plans around you and your own musical tastes which helps you not only improve on your instrument but you get the added reward of being able to play your favorite songs too.
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I welcome all ages of learner however, for young learners I would recommend starting no younger than 5 as I feel this is a good age to begin. Over the years I have taught students of all ages and from all musical backgrounds so both adults and children are welcome to take lessons with me.
I teach a wide range of genres including Pop, Rock, Blues, Country, R&B and Soul. I feel confident and fluent in playing any style or genre so no matter what music you are into we will always learn the songs that you enjoy by the artists you know and love the most.
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
I welcome both beginner students and advanced students to learn to play with me no matter what style of music you enjoy. I will make a personalsied lesson plan for you.
I began to play the guitar when I was around 14 years old. I remember listening to Samba Pa Ti by Santana for the first time and was instantly pulled in. Since that time, guitar-driven music has been my biggest passion. My musical influences are taken from a range of genres from Pop to Heavy Metal, as I feel that the instrument is versatile enough to suit a wide range of styles.
I have played in a variety of different bands from a Black Sabbath tribute band to a modern dance funk group. As well as this I have also recorded some original solo pieces too. Working in these projects has allowed me to play alongside people from different backgrounds, ages, and styles. As well as having real word experience I have studied music at the degree level.
It was at university that I developed an understanding between theory, intricate harmony, complex rhythms and virtuosic playing and this experience allowed me to become the dedicated musician that I am today. I am now very happy to be in a position where I can share these skills with my students too.
I have a variety of guitar teaching experience which includes working with students in larger groups to one-to-one lessons too. I will always make sure we are working through songs, material and techniques to match your specific goals and aims.
My lessons will cover a huge range of musical topics to suit all backgrounds. Some of the main things that are covered in the lessons are things like how to understand music theory to a high degree and exploration of guitar techniques and phrasings such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, natural harmonics, artificial harmonics, whammy bar techniques, slides, bends and many more.
My philosophy in teaching is to allow the student to become well-equipped with a sound understanding in all areas, which will ultimately lead to the student becoming an independent musician prepared for real world band situations and live shows.
There are many music stores in York where you can get anything you need to start guitar. There are also some great courses for those who want to take their education further. Here are the best options.
Gear4Music, Located on Kettlestring Ln, Clifton Moor Gate, York YO30 4XF Gear4Music has become one of the UK's largest in store and online instrument retailers. With more than 50,000 products in stock from drums, bass guitars, DJ equipment, PA Systems, Microphones and of course many many guitars from beginner to professional standard you can be sure to find what you are looking for here!
MOR Music, Located on Franklins Yd, 8 Fossgate, York YO1 9TN, MOR Music are specialists in guitars of all kinds. Being a local independent business you can expect great and attentive service from staff with a wealth of experience who can help to find the right guitar for you. With a stock of new, used, beginner and professional guitars there is plenty to choose from at MOR Music.
The University Of York, offer a BA Honours Degree in Music. Through a combination of academic study and practical assessment, this degree will ready you for the world of professional music. You'll learn from musicians who are leaders in their fields and benefit from the working relationships built up with professional partners – an enviable roster of artists-in-association. They teach in small groups and individual tutorials, which means you'll always be actively engaged in discussion with your lecturers.
I can help you rapidly improve your guitar playing in no time. I will make a personalised lesson plan that uses the styles and songs that you love as well as teaching you all of the essential theory and techniques to help you improve your playing and understanding.
[email protected]My lessons are charged at £13 per haf hour and £24 per hour for all students.
I teach my lessons from a teaching space located on Kestrel Wood Way, Huntington, York, YO31 9EJ, UK. My full teaching address will be provided upon your first lesson booking.
I offer my services to students of all ages in a wide range of styles. I recommend starting no younger than aged 5.
I recommend weekly lessons for the best results but you are more than welcome to take lessons as and when you like.
Lessons cancelled with less than 48 hours notice will still be charged full price. If you give notice, you're more than welcome to re-arrange your lesson.
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Guitar Teacher
Rahul Joshi