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Richard Sumner

Richard Sumner

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BassDrumsGuitarKeyboardMusic TheorySinging📍 London GB💷 Prices from 25 (30 minutes)

Friendly, enthusiastic and reliable music teacher. Having over 15 years teaching experience in Primary, Secondary and Colleges teaching ages 5-18 a range of instruments. Instruments include: Acoustic/Electric/Classical Guitar Bass Ukulele Piano/Keyboard Drums …

Based in
London GB
Lesson formats
Teacher's Location, Student's House, Online
Instruments
Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Music Theory, Singing, Songwriting, Ukulele
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Lesson prices
30 minutes
25
45 minutes
35
60 minutes
45
Discounted Introductory Lesson
No
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About Richard Sumner

Friendly, enthusiastic and reliable music teacher. Having over 15 years teaching experience in Primary, Secondary and Colleges teaching ages 5-18 a range of instruments. Instruments include:

Acoustic/Electric/Classical Guitar
Bass
Ukulele
Piano/Keyboard
Drums
Vocals
Music Theory

With a 100% pass record with grade exams (ABRSM, RSL, Trinity College London) I make the process of entering an exam fun and enjoyable whilst also improving on skill, ability and musicianship.

I teach a variety of styles including: Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical, Funk, Rnb, Soul, Metal. Having been a successful session musician, I know the skills and disciplines required to succeed in the that realm and love passing on that knowledge to the next generation of musicians.

Lesson prices

Currency: 🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP)
30 minutes
25
45 minutes
35
60 minutes
45
Discounted Introductory Lesson
No
Tip: Ask whether prices vary by level, lesson length, and whether lessons are online or in-person.
Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy

24 hours notice for cancellations.

Lesson details

What they teach

Instruments
Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Music Theory, Singing, Songwriting, Ukulele
Genres
Blues, Christian Music, Classical Music, Country, Disco, Electronic Music, Folk, Funk, Hip hop, Jazz, Music for Children, Music of Latin America, Pop, Reggae, Rock, Ska, Soul music, Traditional Music
Sub-genres
Afrobeat, Ambient, Bossa Nova, Calypso, Death Metal, Dream Pop, Drum and Bass, Emo, Flamenco, Flamenco Pop, Garage Rock, Gospel, Grunge, Gypsy Jazz, Hard Rock, Hardcore Punk, Indie Folk, J-pop (Japanese Pop), K-pop (Korean Pop), Lo-fi, Metal, Metalcore, Motown, Musical Theatre, Neo-Soul, New Wave, Noise Rock, Nu Jazz, Orchestral, Post-Grunge, Post-Punk, Power Metal, Psychedelic Rock, Punk Rock, R&B (Rhythm and Blues), Rap Rock, Salsa, Singer-Songwriter, Ska Punk, Smooth Jazz, Southern Rock, Speed Metal, Stoner Rock, Surf Rock, Swing, Synthwave, Tango, Trance, Trap, UK Garage, Viking Metal, West Coast Swing, Yacht Rock

Lesson setup

Based in
London GB
Where lessons take place
Teacher's Location, Student's House, Online
Languages
Not specified

Students & levels

Levels taught
Beginner (up to Grade 5), Intermediate (Grades 5-8), Advanced (Grade 8 and above), Professional Musicians/Teachers
Youngest age taught
5
Class sizes
One-to-One (Individual), Duo (Two students), Trio (Three students), Group (Four students+)

Exams & qualifications

Exam preparation
ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), London College of Music, Music Teachers’ Board (MTB Exams), RGT@LCM, RSL Awards (Rockschool), Trinity College London, Trinity Rock & Pop
Qualifications
RSL Level 6 Music Diploma in Teaching (2024), Rockschool Grade 8 Acoustic Guitar (2020), Trinity Rock & Pop Grade 8 Electric Guitar (2016), Rockschool Grade 8 Classical Guitar (2024), Rockschool Grade 8 Bass (2020), Trinity Rock & Pop Grade 6 Drums (2024), Rockschool Grade 5 Vocals (2018), LCM Grade 5 Ukulele (2019), Thames Valley University Grade 5 Piano (2005), ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory (2005)
Affiliations
Music Mark