About

About	Hello, my name is David and I am a Darlington based guitar tutor and have played the guitar for over 30 years. I have a wealth of experience in music having gained a BaHons in music from Brunel University and more recently a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF). I have taught in the school system both in London and the Midlands for the Richmond Music Trust, Richmond Adult College, Arts in Education and privately for my own company DAJ Music Production. I have a passion for teaching guitar to all ages and abilities, to help students across Leicester to develop their guitar playing ability and to give people a fun learning experience. Alongside my experience as a guitar teacher, I have around 30 years experience in the music industry, gigging and touring during the 1990s “Britpop” era. Playing as a session musician and in my own bands writing, producing and recording. More recently I have been composing for the TV and film industry from my studios firstly in London and now the Midlands where I write/produce and records for all forms of media specialising in TV theme and incidental music packages for production companies. Published through Connexion Media Group and Universal Music Publishing with credits all over the world I have gained a reputation as a versatile musician and composer. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Degree in Music from Brunel University Teaching certificate level 5
Location	Blackwell, Darlington DL3 8QY, UK
Geolocation	54.50858539999999,-1.5771013
Instrument(s) Taught	Guitar, Logic Pro X, Music Production, Songwriting, Sound Engineering
Where do lessons take place?	Teacher's Location, Online

Prices

30 minutes	£18.00
45 minutes	£27.00
60 minutes	£36.00
90 minutes	£54.00
Other Lesson Prices	I can do variations of time based on £36 per hour.
Discounted Introductory Lesson	No
Preferred Payment Currency	🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP)
Lessons Frequency	Weekly, Fortnightly, Flexible Schedule
Payment Plans	Pay-As-You-Go, Block Bookings, Monthly, Termly
Payment Methods	Cash, Online Bank Transfer, PayPal
Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy	Full lesson fee applies to lessons cancelled within a period of 24hours before the lesson begins.

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Lessons

Level(s) Taught	Beginner (up to Grade 5), Intermediate (Grades 5-8), Advanced (Grade 8 and above), Professional Musicians/Teachers
Youngest Age Taught	9
Class Sizes	One-to-One (Individual)
Graded Exam Preparation	ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), RGT@LCM, Rockschool, Trinity College London

Genres

Genres Taught	Blues, Classical Music, Country, Folk, Funk, Pop, Rock
Sub-Genres Taught	Acid Jazz, Bluegrass, Death Metal, Emo, Experimental, Garage Rock, Grunge, Hard Rock, Hardcore Punk, Indie Folk, Lo-fi, Metal, Metalcore, Noise Rock, Post-Grunge, Post-Punk, Power Metal, Psychedelic Rock, Punk Rock, R&B (Rhythm and Blues), Rap Rock, Shoegaze, Singer-Songwriter, Ska Punk, Southern Rock, Speed Metal, Surf Rock

Reviews

March 17, 2021

My son (aged 13) has started guitar lessons with David and found them very enjoyable (and informative).

Importantly David makes the lesson fun and is always encouraging which is very important.

I would highly recommend David, so much so, that I am thinking of having lessons myself.

Scott Gallacher

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Safeguarding Certificate	DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service) – United Kingdom
Liability Insurance	Yes, I have public / general liability insurance
Professional Affiliations	Musician’s Union
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First Name	David
Last Name	Jobson
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David Jobson