

Tom Young
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About | Hey, I’m Tom. I’m a DeMontfort University Music graduate with 10+ years of experience playing, writing, recording, and producing. I can offer private tuition for Guitar and Music Theory, and can teach any and all styles and techniques at £25 Per Hour (Lessons paid for in advance). Your current level can be anything including a complete beginner, so don’t worry if you’re not an experienced or fully fledged musician yet. I’d be happy to take you on still. I have a flexible musical background, having been part of Leicester’s music scene for roughly 15 years. I have lead and performed with a variety of bands, ranging from pop to rock, metal, and electronic and experimental music. I am a seasoned multi-instrumentalist and producer. I can confidently teach how to write, compose and arrange for a range of other instruments including Bass, Ukulele, and MIDI & Hardware Synthesisers. I am also able to offer basic tuition for Audio workstations including Logic Pro, Logic X, Ableton, and Ableton Live. Whether you want to become a professional musician, or just play your favourite songs for fun, I’ll be more than able to help you reach your goal. I can teach any and all topics. Including Grades, Sight Reading and Improvisation. I’m currently based in the Leicester area and can also offer lessons over Skype and Zoom if you’re currently self-isolating. Music Qualifications & Achievements: BA Hons Creative Music Technology- Foundation Degree (DeMontfort University) |
Location | Leicester, UK |
Geolocation | 52.6368778,-1.1397592 |
Instrument(s) Taught | Ableton Live, Bass, Composition, GarageBand, Guitar, Keyboard, Logic Pro X, Music Theory, Piano, Singing, Songwriting, Sound Engineering, Synthesiser |
Where do lessons take place? | Teacher's Location, Student's House |
Prices
30 minutes | £15.00 |
45 minutes | £20.00 |
60 minutes | £25.00 |
Other Lesson Prices | 5 Hour Lesson Pack (Save £10): £115.00 10 Hour lesson pack (Save £20): £230.00 |
Discounted Introductory Lesson | No |
Preferred Payment Currency | 🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP) |
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Lessons
Level(s) Taught | Beginner (up to Grade 5), Intermediate (Grades 5-8), Advanced (Grade 8 and above) |
Youngest Age Taught | 16 |
Class Sizes | One-to-One (Individual), Group (Four students+) |
Graded Exam Preparation | ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), Rockschool, Trinity College London |
Genres
Genres Taught | Blues, Classical Music, Country, Electronic Music, Funk, Hip hop, Jazz, Pop, Reggae, Rock, Ska, Soul music, Traditional Music |
Sub-Genres Taught | Ambient, Bluegrass, Death Metal, Experimental, Flamenco, Gospel, Gypsy Jazz, Hard Rock, Hardcore Punk, IDM (Intelligent Dance Music), Lo-fi, Metal, Metalcore, Power Metal, Punk Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Ska Punk, Smooth Jazz, Southern Rock, Speed Metal, Surf Rock, Swing, Synthwave, Trance, Trap, Vaporwave, Yacht Rock |
Reviews
Reviews | October 19, 2024
I’ve been taking guitar lessons with Tom for a while, and I’m really enjoying every session! The lessons are not only fun but also incredibly useful. He explains everything clearly and tailors the lessons to my skill level, which has really helped me improve. Whether it’s mastering a new technique or learning a song, I always walk away feeling more confident and excited to keep playing. Highly recommend! Prerak
October 28, 2023
I started lessons with Tom this year and can confidently say that my knowledge of guitar and music in general has already improved thanks to him. It was very clear from the first lesson that Tom is invested in his students actually applying their knowledge and investing real time into practice. I also feel accountable for my home learning thanks to Tom regularly setting me things to do and learn outside of lessons. I have also discovered new music and ways of playing thanks to Tom exposing me to influential musicians. Fantastic teacher Liam
October 23, 2023
I’ve been getting guitar and music theory lessons from Tom since December 2023. From the first lesson he gave me a very tailored learning structure. I have ADHD and wanted to be open about it as it’s affected my learning in the past. Tom is an incredibly helpful person and puts a notable amount of effort into ensuring that I am progressing every lesson and also takes plenty of time outside the lesson to check in and help me if I am struggling with anything or just have a simple question. He also keeps me focused and manages my need to overcomplicate, whilst also keeping me aware of the work that is needing to be put in. His ability to balance helpful support, structured discipline and general enjoyment of the lessons is really quite remarkable. I can only speak for myself, but I know first hand how much effort he has put in to cater for my schedule, learning requirements and specific and sometimes changing music goals. I couldn’t recommend him enough. Tom is a very kind and easy going guy who treats his students’ time incredibly seriously and valuably. Stephen Beard
January 13, 2022
Olly, my 8 year old, is really enjoying his guitar lessons with Tom. Tom is a talented musician with high standards and a calm and patient style. He pushes Olly to try new things and improve his technique at every lesson, and Olly has really responded to this approach. Very happy to recommend. Louise Riley
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January 6, 2022
Great tutor. Recommended. Mike Gould
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October 3, 2021
Very helpful and knowledgeable. Was able to work around my chaotic schedule. Nice to deal with, thank you! Peter Barnden
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July 10, 2021
A great guitar tutor – well rounded, and able to fit in any style! Diane
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July 9, 2021
Great musician and teather, a great choice 🙂 Rino Marchese
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June 15, 2021
Tom is a very talented and a technical teacher. With a focus in metal guitar playing but a versatility in all genres he can cater for any students. He is calm and patient, eager to allow all age ranges to grow at their own pace. Chris Lightowler
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June 15, 2021
Not only is Tom a gifted musician but also a brilliant teacher. He has the ability to make the lessons interesting, even the theory. I am am confident of furthering my develop with his help. James
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June 15, 2021
Great teacher, very patient and knows his stuff. Dan Kent
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June 15, 2021
Tom’s a fantastic teacher and a fantastic player. Great grasp of theory and technique, would definitely reccomend him as a tutor. Galen Stapley
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June 15, 2021
Tom is an excellent Guitar Player and Teacher. He helped me get to grips with chords and basic technique when I was starting out, as well as some helpful advice on how to approach and practice my singing. Highly recommended. Tyrone
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June 15, 2021
I am not from england, but he was happy to teach me over the internett, and i am very grateful for his time, energy and enthusiasm, Robin
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June 15, 2021
Tom is a very friendly, talented and adaptable teacher who has a wealth of knowledge about music and instruments. He’s made learning guitar easy and I enjoy our sessions, where I leave feeling enthused and excited for the next one! Also providing videos and extra material has been invaluable for me to practice and learn even outside our sessions. Great teacher who has motivated me to re-engage with making the music I love! Chris
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June 15, 2021
Adaptable and hard working! He sends video clips and other stuff between sessions and gets back to me quickly if I have any questions! Callum
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June 15, 2021
Tom is very a talented and knowledgeable guitar tutor. He helped me massively with my knowledge of extended Chords (in an Experimental/Jazz application) and also my lead guitar playing. He was incredibly helpful and kept me calm and motivated even while learning something very much out of my comfort zone! Brad
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June 15, 2021
Tom is a very knowledgeable and gifted guitarist who has been an invaluable part of my development as a musician. He is very patient and kind and I’ve always felt comfortable and motivated in our classes together. Kai Swarvett
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Area of Support | Teaching Blind or Partially Sighted Students |
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Languages
Language(s) Spoken | English |
Professionalism
Safeguarding Certificate | None |
Liability Insurance | No, I do not have public / general liability insurance |
Professional Affiliations | Musician’s Union |
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