Tom Young

Tom Young

Ableton LiveBassCompositionDrumsGarageBandGuitar📍 Leicester, UK💷 Prices from Not Offered (15 minutes)5.0 (20) · Read reviewsSafeguarding Check: Not ProvidedInsurance Check: Not Provided

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

Lesson formats
Teacher's Location, Student's House, Online
Instrument(s) taught
Ableton Live, Bass, Composition, Drums, GarageBand, Guitar, Harmonica, Keyboard, Logic Pro X, Music History, Music Production, Music Theory, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Singing, Songwriting, Sound Engineering, Synthesiser
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30 minutes
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45 minutes
£20.00
60 minutes
£25.00
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About Tom Young

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)
Rockschool Grade 8 Guitar- Distinction

Lesson prices

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15 minutes
Not Offered
30 minutes
£15.00
45 minutes
£20.00
60 minutes
£25.00
90 minutes
Not Offered
Other Lesson Prices
5 Hour Lesson Pack (Save £10): £115.00 10 Hour lesson pack (Save £20): £230.00
Discounted Introductory Lesson
No
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Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy
  • At least 24 Hours notice before lesson.
  • Missed sessions will be charged at the full cost of the lesson.
  • Discounted lesson packs must be purchased in advance. Sessions purchased this way can be cancelled or rescheduled with proper notice, but refunds will not be available.
  • Booked lessons that are rescheduled more than once over will be charged for. If the student cannot attend the lessons I can create a lesson plan for them in place of the missed lesson.

Lesson reviews

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Juhil Dilipkumar
18 Sept 2025
Thomas Young

I have been taking singing lessons with Tom, and he is an exceptional singing teacher. His depth of knowledge and ability to explain vocal techniques in a clear and practical way have made a huge difference in my progress. He is patient,…”

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I have been taking singing lessons with Tom, and he is an exceptional singing teacher. His depth of knowledge and ability to explain vocal techniques in a clear and practical way have made a huge difference in my progress. He is patient, encouraging, and always takes the time to ensure I fully understand each concept before moving forward. I highly recommend Tom to anyone looking for professional, effective, and supportive vocal training.

Priyesh Patel
25 Feb 2025

Tom is a great teacher. Since I started lessons with him he has been able to break things down into manageable and easy to learn chunks of information and exercises to practice. He is great at explaining concepts and techniques and knows…”

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Tom is a great teacher. Since I started lessons with him he has been able to break things down into manageable and easy to learn chunks of information and exercises to practice. He is great at explaining concepts and techniques and knows exactly what I need to to work on and how to get the best results possible. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone needing formal training.

Theo Robinson
25 Feb 2025

I’ve had a few weeks of lessons with Thomas and he is a very effective teacher. The lessons have been engaging and useful, with him providing great feedback. As a teacher he is interested in your end goal and designs the teaching with that…”

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I’ve had a few weeks of lessons with Thomas and he is a very effective teacher. The lessons have been engaging and useful, with him providing great feedback. As a teacher he is interested in your end goal and designs the teaching with that in mind. My experience has been great!

Prerak
19 Oct 2024
Thomas

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…”

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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!

Liam
28 Oct 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…”

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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

Stephen Beard
23 Oct 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…”

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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.

Louise Riley
13 Jan 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…”

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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.

Mike Gould
6 Jan 2022

Great tutor. Recommended.

Peter Barnden
3 Oct 2021

Very helpful and knowledgeable. Was able to work around my chaotic schedule. Nice to deal with, thank you!

Diane
10 Jul 2021

A great guitar tutor - well rounded, and able to fit in any style!

Rino Marchese
9 Jul 2021

Great musician and teather, a great choice :)

Chris Lightowler
15 Jun 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.

James
15 Jun 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.

Dan Kent
15 Jun 2021

Great teacher, very patient and knows his stuff.

Galen Stapley
15 Jun 2021

Tom’s a fantastic teacher and a fantastic player. Great grasp of theory and technique, would definitely reccomend him as a tutor.

Tyrone
15 Jun 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.

Robin
15 Jun 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,

Chris
15 Jun 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…”

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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!

Callum
15 Jun 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!

Brad
15 Jun 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…”

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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!

Lesson details

What they teach

Instruments
Ableton Live, Bass, Composition, Drums, GarageBand, Guitar, Harmonica, Keyboard, Logic Pro X, Music History, Music Production, Music Theory, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Singing, Songwriting, Sound Engineering, Synthesiser
Genres
Blues, Classical Music, Country, Electronic Music, Funk, Hip hop, Jazz, Pop, Reggae, Rock, Ska, Soul music, Traditional Music
Sub-genres
Ambient, Americana, Avant-garde, Bluegrass, Bossa Nova, Death Metal, Dream Pop, Drum and Bass, Dubstep, Electro House, Emo, Experimental, Flamenco, Gospel, Gypsy Jazz, Hard Rock, Hardcore Punk, IDM (Intelligent Dance Music), K-pop (Korean Pop), Krautrock, Lo-fi, Metal, Metalcore, Neo-Soul, Nu Disco, Nu Jazz, Polka, Post-Grunge, Post-Punk, Power Metal, Punk Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Ska Punk, Smooth Jazz, Southern Rock, Speed Metal, Surf Rock, Swing, Synthwave, Tech House, Trance, Trap, Trip Hop, Tropical House, UK Garage, Vaporwave, Viking Metal, Yacht Rock

Lesson setup

Where lessons take place
Teacher's Location, Student's House, Online
Languages
English

Students & levels

Levels taught
Beginner (up to Grade 5), Intermediate (Grades 5-8), Advanced (Grade 8 and above), Professional Musicians/Teachers
Youngest age taught
16
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, RSL Awards (Rockschool), Trinity College London, Trinity Rock & Pop
Affiliations
Musician’s Union