Leon Lewington

Teaching statement:
If you are a beginner then I like to get you playing and having fun as soon as possible. At the same time you will start learning the right techniques to progress and improve. The main aim in my teaching is to find out what works for you, what you want to learn and what your goals are. Once you have progressed from beginner level we can work harder on theory and technique. If you want to work towards ABRSM, Trinity or any other type of qualification we will work together to help you succeed.

Experience:
I have been playing and performing guitar for over 20 years and teaching since 2001. I specialised in composition at University and studied guitar with Tom Kerstens (classical) and Eric Roche (acoustic). I currently compose for classical/acoustic guitar and electro-acoustic media. I have also composed for short films and dance.

As a teacher I have taught private one-to-one lessons and in schools around Bath and London. Currently I am teaching one to one and at 3 schools in the borough of Newham, years 5 – 7. As part of the Bath International Guitar Foundation (IGF) Outreach programme I taught in secondary schools and for disabled students. In the lessons I covered beginner’s guitar and songwriting skills. As part of my teaching practice I also teach guitar grades from ABRSM and Trinity college classical guitar syllabus, Rockschool’s electric guitar and RGT’s (Registry of Guitar Tutor’s) acoustic guitar.

Qualifications:

Trinity Classical Guitar Grade 8, ABRSM Music Theory Grade 8, MA Music (Distinction)