About

About

I’m a professional musician who specialises in guitar, music theory, singing, piano and songwriting. I play in an alternative / indie rock band but have experience playing both classical and jazz guitar.

I am passionate about teaching and I have experience of tutoring people of different ages with varying abilities, both in person and over zoom in preparation for formal music exams and also on a more casual basis. I always ask my pupils to make me a playlist of their favourite songs and then from that I create lesson plans based around their interests in music. For example, if the pupil wants to learn how to improvise, I would teach the pupil scales found in their chosen songs and we would examine how they are used in contexts they are familiar with.

I pride myself in being a flexible and adaptive teacher in which I adapt lessons to the specific needs of the pupil and find ways to keep it fun and engaging!

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

I have a First Class Honours Degree in Music from Goldsmiths College, University of London.

I am a touring musician and have recently been on UK tours supporting Wet Leg, The Big Moon, Dream Wife and Billy Nomates.

Location

Playfield Cres, London SE22 8QR, UK

Geolocation

51.4557027,-0.07860969999999999

Instrument(s) Taught

Guitar, Music Theory, Piano, Singing, Songwriting, Ukulele

Where do lessons take place?

Student's House, Online

Prices

30 minutes

£30

45 minutes

£40

60 minutes

£50

Discounted Introductory Lesson

No

Payment Plans

Pay-As-You-Go, Block Bookings, Monthly

Payment Methods

Cash, Online Bank Transfer, PayPal

Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy

24 hour cancellation policy.

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Lessons

Level(s) Taught

Beginner (up to Grade 5)

Youngest Age Taught

11

Class Sizes

One-to-One (Individual)

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Languages

Language(s) Spoken

English

Professionalism

Safeguarding Certificate

None

Liability Insurance

No, I do not have public / general liability insurance

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Profile Details

First Name

Louise

Last Name

Macphail

Username

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