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I was part of the prestigious Institute "House of Arts" in Al Ain (UAE) for 10 years, teaching guitar and drums. The Pandemic and other factors led to its closure in 2019, and since then, I have been teaching online I am a multi-instrumentalist who is primarily a guitarist with a focus on melodic improvisation. Teaching I take students from all geographies and all age groups, children and adults alike. I have collected several specialist books and collated a large body of research, distilling various playing techniques for the benefit of my students.

Ollie is a full-time, self-employed professional musician based in the South-East of England. He is an accomplished vocalist and pianist with over ten years of professional industry experience, performing regularly in London and throughout the UK, as well as internationally across Europe and the United States. He holds a Master of Music degree (MMus, Distinction) from the London College of Music, graduating top of his class. His academic background reflects a deep knowledge of popular music, underpinned by rigorous scholarly engagement at a leading London university. Ollie works as a freelance professional musician, offering a broad range of services including live performance, sound and production, composition, arranging, studio recording, and videography. His repertoire spans multiple genres, including Pop, Rock, R&B, and Jazz, and he performs both as a solo artist and as part of various band line-ups. His professional experience includes roles as Musical Director and Band Leader across musical theatre, pop and rock projects, and vocal ensembles. He performs regularly as a singer-pianist in and around the London area. Alongside his performance career, Ollie is a qualified keyboard teacher affiliated with Yamaha Music UK and has served as Head Teacher of a music school for the past ten years. He is also an experienced songwriter and lyricist, collaborating across a range of genres with a particular focus on Pop and Rock. Songwriting commissions, as well as original music for film and television, are available upon request. Further experience includes an extensive portfolio in studio recording, working as a studio engineer and producer. Ollie’s creative output is frequently showcased through professionally produced audio-visual content, including videography with green screen capabilities.

Hi folks, if you want to improve your guitar skills, improvisation, and harmony, I can help you. I try to transform musical knowledge into a practical tool as a musician.

I teach online via Zoom, using software which allows you to see the exact keys I'm playing on my keyboard. My teaching method is to focus on whatever type of music the student loves most, and to build from there. I believe that many people give up their dream of playing an instrument simply because they aren't inspired enough, so my goal is to instil a love for music, whatever that means personally for each individual student. Everyone learns differently and has their own pace and rhythm. I have some students who like to have a regular weekly or biweekly lesson, and others who just get in touch once in a while when they have digested the previous lesson and feel ready to build on it. Whatever the case, I am very flexible and we can figure out what works best for you. About me: Originally honing my skills on the British jazz scene and holding residencies in restaurants and bars around the country, I then went on to tour the world playing on cruise ships, hotels and festivals. I returned to London to complete my master's in jazz piano at the Guildhall School of Music, and during this time performed regularly at Ronnie Scotts, The Vortex and many other venues across the UK. I then spent two years in South America learning about salsa and Cuban music, while also working with British pop producers online and making content for a YouTube channel. I now mainly work as a transcriber, writing sheet music for all instruments including full Big Band scores. I have also worked extensively in musical theatre, most recently as musical director for 'Jersey Boys', and on the first US national tour of 'Summer: the Donna Summer Musical'. The video shown below is from my stint playing and directing 'After Midnight', a show set to the music of the Duke Ellington Big Band.

I’m Kwabla Amenyah, a pianist, music teacher, and curriculum designer dedicated to helping learners of all ages discover the joy of music. My lessons focus on piano performance, music theory, and exam preparation for ABRSM and Cambridge, while also welcoming those who simply want to explore music for personal enjoyment. I use clear explanations, practical exercises, and easy‑to‑follow resources to make complex ideas simple and engaging. Over the years, I’ve guided beginners, advanced students, and diploma candidates, always tailoring lessons to individual goals. I also design educational materials that explain theory in straightforward language, ensuring students feel confident rather than overwhelmed. In class, I combine practice with understanding, so learners not only play but also grasp the structure behind the music. Technology plays a big role in my teaching—I use modern tools to speed up progress, reinforce mastery, and make lessons interactive. At the same time, I place strong emphasis on building a solid foundation that supports growth far beyond expectations. Outside teaching, I continue to create curricula, publish resources, and explore new ways to make music education inspiring and effective. I aim to help every student develop lasting skills, confidence, and a deep love for music.

David Fernández es músico, docente y director de academia, con más de 15 años de experiencia en la enseñanza musical. Cuenta con una maestría en Estudios Musicales y Literarios, formación que ha influido directamente en su enfoque pedagógico, combinando la técnica instrumental con una comprensión profunda del contexto artístico y cultural de la música. A lo largo de su trayectoria ha trabajado con niños, jóvenes y adultos, desarrollando programas de iniciación musical, clases individuales de instrumento y ensambles, siempre con un énfasis en la formación integral del alumno. Es fundador y director de su propia academia de música, donde coordina y supervisa los procesos académicos y formativos, buscando ofrecer una educación musical clara, sólida y accesible. Su labor docente se caracteriza por un enfoque cercano, estructurado y adaptable a las necesidades de cada estudiante, fomentando tanto el aprendizaje técnico como el disfrute y la continuidad en la música

Structured Electric Guitar Coaching for Rock & Metal Hello! I am Nikos, a professional electric guitar tutor focused on Rock, Hard Rock, and Heavy Metal. My goal is to help students build a solid technical foundation and play the music they love with precision and professional feel. Professional Experience & YouTube Community Beyond one-to-one teaching, I am the creator of SongTutorial, an online educational platform for guitarists. The SongTutorial YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@songtutorial) has grown into a significant community with over 20,000 subscribers and more than 3 million views. This experience in creating high-quality educational content allows me to understand exactly where students struggle and how to break down complex parts into manageable steps. Qualifications & RSL Curriculum I hold the RSL Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance - Grade 8. This certification ensures that our lessons follow a structured pedagogical path. Whether you are interested in official Rockschool (RSL) certification or playing for personal enjoyment, I apply professional standards to ensure your progress is consistent and well-documented. Modern Learning Platform To maximize the effectiveness of your practice, I use an easy-to-use, intuitive online platform for delivering all lesson materials. You will have access to: Interactive Tab and Score: You can see and hear the music simultaneously, making the learning process much faster. Flexible Practice Tools: The platform allows you to loop specific sections or slow down the tempo of the tab and score to practice at your own pace. Professional Backing Tracks: High-quality audio support is provided for every exercise and song, helping you develop better timing and musicality. High-End Online Setup Online lessons are delivered with a focus on clarity and detail: Multicam Setup: Multiple high-definition camera angles provide a clear view of both the fretboard and the picking hand. Direct Audio: You hear a clean, high-quality direct audio signal, ensuring that every note and technique is heard accurately, without the interference of ambient noise. Teaching Philosophy I provide a professional and honest environment where the focus is on steady, quality progress. My role is to give you the structure and the professional tools (tab and score, audio, video) you need to reach your goals, whether you are preparing for a grade exam or mastering a challenging repertoire.

I have extensive teaching experience (10+ years), and have worked as a teacher for Newcastle University (as an Associate Lecturer in performance and composition, and as a tutor in song-writing and performance studies), Northumberland County Council (as a peripatetic guitar tutor), and the Rock Project Newcastle (as a guitar and bass tutor and session leader). I am a registered guitar tutor with RSL and Trinity College London, an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a member of the Independent Society of Musicians. I have a 100% pass rate for students sitting exams (initial grades through to Grade 8 and diploma) with Rockschool, Trinity, Trinity Rock and Pop, and the London College of Music exam boards. As a professional musician, I have over twelve years’ experience and have toured the UK as headline act and main support for international artists and performed at major UK music festivals. I have worked with numerous independent record labels and institutions such as the Church of England, the North East Folklore Society, the Newcastle Lit&Phil Society, and the rural arts organisation Slop Projects. My work has been funded by the Peter Warlock Society, Norfolk County Council, the Newcastle Performance Research Network, and the Newcastle Institute for Creative Arts Practice. As a creative practice and education researcher I have presented my research to multiple conferences including the annual Association for Popular Music Education conference at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (2025), and the 3 Rivers Regional Teaching Conference at Teesside University (2024). My writing has featured in multiple industry and research publications, and my book The Songs of Peter Warlock Arranged for Guitar is published by Goodmusic Publishing. I have a PhD in Creative Music Practice from Newcastle University, the theme of which was on the use of improvised composition-performance as a tool to seek out occluded knowledge. I am fully DBS checked and hold Personal Liability Insurance.

My name is Michael Semark (Mike). I've been playing guitar for over 10 years and teaching privately and at a small music school in Reading since 2022. I am confident in teaching a diverse range of styles, from singer/songwriter-folk music on acoustic guitar to rock and metal on electric guitar, and am passionate about helping my students achieve their musical goals. I teach all levels, from absolute beginners (age 5+, unless requested otherwise, please get in touch!) to advanced guitarists (grade 8+, or any rock/metal/pop/jazz specialists, again, please get in touch!), and am confident in helping my students find their own unique voice on the instrument. I also teach music theory if you are interested in understanding the underlying mechanics behind music, as well as improvisation and composition, and ways to memorise and make sense of the guitar fretboard. I am DBS certified and a member of the Registry of Guitar Tutors, and have taught over 2000 lessons to hundreds of students over the years. I also currently hold a 100% merit/distinction rate for students who are taking their Rockschool (RSL Awards) grade and/or performance exams. I'm currently based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, and teach private 1-on-1 lessons from my teaching space at home; my main space is upstairs, but I can teach downstairs if you have accessibility requirements. I can also teach online via Zoom if required. If you are in a band/duo or are interested in group lessons, please get in touch, as I can accommodate if required. Feel free to contact me if you need any more information (michael.semark@gmail.com).

I am an experienced Guitar Teacher now starting my 25th year of teaching the following music lessons- Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar Classical Guitar Drums Piano /Keyboards Ukulele Private Tuition is available for everybody from beginners to Advanced players in my home in Trunch and in your own home My students have achieved high grade results in the specialist music exams with RSL . Trinity and LCM and my home is also an exam centre for those students who wish to submit exams by digital video submission All ages and abilities are welcome for face to face 1:1 lessons , Group lessons and for distance tuition online lessons are available through Zoom and Google Location Oak Tree Cottage 31 Kingsleigh Close Trunch , North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0QU GB

Hello, I’m Amy — a highly qualified and experienced vocal coach and professional performer with over 15 years in the music industry. I hold a degree in Professional Musicianship (Vocals) from BIMM Bristol and bring a wealth of real-world experience to my teaching, with a background that includes cruise ship performances, studio session work, musical theatre, and festival stages such as Glastonbury. I’ve worked as the Assistant Musical Director for Bristol’s Bass Choir, currently lead the Bristol Rock Centre Choir, and remain actively involved in the UK music scene. I offer tailored vocal tuition for all ages and abilities — from beginners to advanced singers — with a focus on building vocal technique, confidence, and performance skills across a wide range of styles including pop, rock, indie, soul, R&B, and jazz. Whether you’re singing for enjoyment, preparing for performances or auditions, or pursuing a professional path in music, I create engaging, supportive lessons to suit your individual goals. I also provide specialist coaching for Rockschool vocal grades, offering clear guidance and preparation for each level of the syllabus. Lessons are available both online and in person, with teaching spaces in Bristol and in Newport city centre. As a working musician, I offer current industry insight and professional-level training in a fun, encouraging environment — helping you discover and develop your unique voice with confidence.

Professional music tuition for drums, guitar, bass, ukulele, and music theory, taught by a dedicated touring musician. Tom is a charismatic full-time music tutor and multi-instrumentalist with over 9 years of teaching experience in both private and school settings. He has worked with SEND students aged 4–70, tailoring lessons to suit each individual’s goals, learning style, and experience level. Tom holds full public liability insurance, is a member of the Musicians’ Union, and is fully safeguarding trained, having completed the NSPCC Child Protection for Tutors and Child Protection in Education (Level 2 – Music) EduCare courses. Alongside hobbyist lessons, Tom prepares students for industry-recognised qualifications, including Trinity Guildhall, Trinity Rock & Pop, ABRSM, and Rockschool. His teaching focuses on enjoyment, strong fundamentals, music theory, effective practice habits, and clear musical communication. As a professional musician, Tom has spent the last decade touring across the UK, Europe, and the US, supporting artists such as Tom Meighan, The Blockheads, and The Lottery Winners, and performing at major festivals including Reading & Leeds, Isle of Wight, and TRNSMT. He has recorded at leading studios including Real World, Monnow Valley, and Livingston Studios, and received airplay across BBC Radio, Radio X, and major sports broadcasters. Drawing on real-world industry experience, Tom offers modern, engaging tuition that emphasises live performance skills, rehearsal planning, and long-term musical development.