

David Jobson
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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:
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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. |
Contact
Get in Touch |
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
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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Supported Access Requirements
I support students with these SEN / Additional Access Requirements: | Blind or Partially Sighted, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Autistic Spectrum / Neurodiverse, Moderate Learning Needs, Social, Emotional or Mental Health Related Requirements |
Experience Supporting Access Requirements
Area of Support | Teaching Blind or Partially Sighted Students |
Experience | Limited Experience |
Area of Support | Deaf or Hard of Hearing |
Experience | Limited Experience |
Area of Support | Multi-Sensory Needs |
Experience | Limited Experience |
Area of Support | Wheelchair Access Requirements |
Experience | Limited Experience |
Area of Support | Limb Loss / Difference Related Access Requirements |
Experience | Limited Experience |
Area of Support | Autistic Spectrum / Neurodiverse |
Experience | Extensive Experience |
Area of Support | Speech, Language or Communication Needs |
Experience | No Previous Experience |
Area of Support | Moderate Learning Needs |
Experience | Extensive Experience |
Area of Support | Severe Learning Needs |
Experience | Limited Experience |
Area of Support | Profound & Multiple Learning Needs |
Experience | No Previous Experience |
Area of Support | Social, Emotional or Mental Health Related Requirements |
Experience | Extensive Experience |
Languages
Language(s) Spoken | English |
Professionalism
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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Profile Details
First Name | David |
Last Name | Jobson |
Username | david-jobson |
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