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I have over 15 years experience teaching A Level and Vocational Music, working as an examiner as well as teaching guitar, piano and music theory at all levels. I have played and performed in bands as a guitarist and pianist with experience of working as a session musician, composer and orchestrator. I studied Classical music at University with a focus on Composition, gaining a Masters in Music and a PGCE. I am passionate about many styles of music including Rock and Pop, Classical and Jazz and love writing my own music.

Qualifications:

Rockschool Grade 8 Electric Guitar, BA (Hons) in Music, Mmus (Masters in Music), PGCE

Location

Haydock St. Helens Merseyside United Kingdom

Geolocation

53.4676170349121,-2.68496012687683

Instrument(s) Taught

Guitar, Bass, Piano, Keyboard, Music Theory

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Prices

30 minutes

£20.00

45 minutes

£25.00

60 minutes

£30.00

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🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP)

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