Music lessons in Bristol

My interest in music started out in my early teens. With a father who not only played the guitar but made them too, it was inevitable that I would be drawn to music. I was inspired by the guitar-driven punk bands of the early 2000s, and I began practicing nonstop and played along to my favourite bands' albums in my room. Even from this early age I started a band with friends at school and had weekly rehearsals. As my passion for music grew, so did my musical taste which opened me up to various genres, guitarists and their playing styles. I continued my studies in music after school at Bridgwater college, Truro college and Plymouth University on my way to achieving a BA (Hons) in music. During this time I also worked my way through Rockschool Grades in order to obtain a Grade 8 certificate on the guitar. This furthered my exposure to specific guitar techniques and skills which has helped me in developing my own approach to teaching. I have been working as a full-time tutor and musician ever since finishing my studies and I have been active in my local music scene in Bristol and Somerset as well as the rest of the UK. I perform regularly in many genres and bands, both on the guitar and bass guitar. I am currently involved in weddings and corporate bands as well as small pub bands and original groups. I also spend a lot of time writing and arranging music. During our lessons together you will learn the best way to master the guitar as well as a whole host of songs and techniques.

Louis is a guitar and piano teacher based in Stockport. He has experience of teaching students from various ranges in group settings. Louis has a 2.1 BA in Songwriting achieved at BIMM Manchester. This has given him the skills to teach students a wide curriculum of composition, music production, acoustic guitar and piano. Lessons will be tailored to the student with a scheme of work that focuses on their goals and aims. Topics will include: Technique which involves right hand technique, rhythm, scales and scale positions and learning new chords and strumming patterns song repertoire which coincides with technique. music history

I am a fully qualified Singing Teacher and Vocal Coach with nearly 20 years of teaching experience. I hold an ALCM (Dip) and ALCM (TD). Whilst training for these qualifications I studied the voice in great detail, which enables me to ensure that I can explain and demonstrate how to get the best from your voice without causing damage. I have taken various examinations in Classical and Music Theatre Singing (both to Grade 8)  Piano and Theory of Music (both to Grade 5). I am extremely passionate about teaching singing, and enjoy hearing my students flourish as they find their own voices! I have taught in both public and private schools across Bristol, as well as various performing arts companies, in groups and 121. I have performed in various music theatre shows and choirs, and in many different local venues including the Bristol Beacon. Lessons are tailored to each individual student once goals have been discussed and set. Whether a beginner or professional, I would be delighted to help you navigate your vocal way through to your ultimate destination! I am also able to enter you for singing exams, if this is something you wish to pursue.

I’ve been DJing and teaching students for 15 years, after founding Newcastle University’s DJ Society in 2010. Since then I’ve played a wide range of clubs and festivals across the UK, including Glastonbury, Parklife, Digital, World Headquarters and Lakota. For the past few years I’ve been working at Lakota in Bristol - playing, promoting and marketing events at the club, while managing The Bus Stop (@thebusstop_uk) - a 400-capacity stage at Stokes Croft Block Party. I’m now opening availability for a limited number of students, and all levels are welcome - whether you’re completely new to DJing or already play and want to refine your skills. DJing is a powerful creative outlet and a brilliant way to discover new music. We can build your confidence step-by-step, all the way to playing out live, and I can help create those opportunities when you’re ready. Every lesson is bespoke and tailored to your pace, style, and goals. I offer: •⁠  ⁠Hands on studio sessions using professional club standard equipment (1 or 2 hours) •⁠  ⁠Beginner, Intermediate and Development DJ courses •⁠  ⁠High quality audio set recordings •⁠  ⁠Live set recordings and edits using 4k multi-cams •⁠  ⁠Mixer effects, loops, beat matching, sampling •⁠  ⁠Track selection theory, Rekordbox library organisation, artist branding & marketing •⁠  ⁠3 deck mixing and advanced techniques •⁠  ⁠Live set opportunities and guidance Sessions: •⁠  ⁠Hands on 1-on-1 studio sessions using professional club standard equipment (1 or 2 hours) £35 / £60 All ages and abilities welcome, each session is planned and tailored to your experience to make sure you get the most out of it. •⁠  ⁠Beginner Course (10 x 2 hour sessions) 15% discount In this course you'll go from zero experience to learning the essentials - beat matching, creating playlists and preparing tracks with cue points. You'll grasp EQ basics and learn how to make a clean mix. By the end of the course you'll have built a 30min - 1hr set and be able to play it independently. •⁠  ⁠Intermediate Course (10 x 2 hour sessions) 15% discount You've played a few times and want to build on what you already know by learning more complex mixing - using effects and loops, vocal sampling, mixing in key. You'll fully organise your Rekordbox library, build a story in your sets through track selection and create unique mixes that define your style as an artist. •⁠  ⁠Development Course (10 x 2 hour sessions) 15% discount You're a capable DJ who wants to prepare for live sets. In this course you'll learn technical transitions, 3-deck mixing and advanced looping - while gaining performance confidence. You'll learn how to handle to unexpected changes during sets and recover from mistakes smoothly. You'll have the opportunity to record live sets in a professional studio with high quality audio and 4k video. Take high quality artist press shots in a professional photography studio, create an EPK and brand yourself as an artist. This course is bespoke and can be fully adapted to take you where you want to go next as a DJ. --- Sessions can be at my home studio or your own home (depending on your location, there may be an additional travel cost) If you’re ready to start DJing or level up your existing skills - get in touch. It would be great to meet you and help you progress.

Ben is a Bristol-based guitar teacher offering both in-person and online lessons. He currently teaches at Beaudesert Park School, alongside delivering sessions in studio production using Logic Pro. As an active performer of his own original music, Ben brings real-world experience into his teaching. His guitar specialisms include bossa nova, classical, acoustic folk, and jazz, and he is also beginning to teach flamenco. In addition to guitar, he offers ukulele lessons for students of all levels.

Helen is an experienced freelance drummer and teacher covering all styles and genres. Students of all ages and abilities are taught and all music goals supported. Helen believes creativity and self-expression are important components to our wellbeing. Music education is a means for all ages and abilities to not only build on musical ability, but to have an outlet for this creativity, have fun, discover more of our personalities and build on positive character traits including self-discipline and confidence. Qualifications: Grade 8 Drums Rockschool

Joe started at a young age and has been tutored by some of the UK's finest professional drummers such as James Hester (Cars on fire) Jason Bowld (Bullet for my Valentine, Pitchshifter, This is a menace, Bill Bailey) Dom Greensmith (Reef) Mark Whitlam (Freelance Jazz Drummer) Keiran Pepper (The Prodigy). Joe has extensive experience teaching privately and through various teaching companies for both 1-2-1 lessons and groups of up to 30 at a time. He has a real passion for teaching people of all ages and abilities with a formulaic approach to teaching, allowing for the development of the student in their own musical career. Joe holds a Professional Diploma in Modern Music after studying at the Bristol Institute of Modern Music. Joe encourages students to push their limits and strive to be the best they can be. His approach to learning inspires creativity, confidence and originality, which is something he strongly believes in as he is always keen to hear new music.