Stu

Guitar, Bass Guitar and Ukulele lessons provided in all modern styles of music, but specialise in rock, funk, pop and blues playing. I teach electric and acoustic guitar from beginner to advanced levels, and bass guitar and ukulele at a beginner level. I am situated in Poole but teach in surrounding areas also including Hamworthy, Parkstone and Bournemouth.

Teaching may cover many aspects such as:

- Technical Development (Technique, Chords, Scales, Arpeggios.)
- Building Musical Repertoire
- Improvisation
- Sight-reading
- Music Theory
- Composition and Arrangement
- Practical Musicianship
- History of Music
- And many other aspects of Playing, Performing and Recording

Experienced teaching RGT, Rockschool and Trinity guitar grade examination material and have a 100% pupil success rate. For lessons I provide learning materials in the form of well presented musical examples and backing tracks to play along to. I am a flexible teacher and I will teach what you wish to learn.

All ages and abilities welcome. CRB checked.

Pricing

1 Hour Lesson: £25
45 Minute Lesson: £20
30 Minute Lesson £15

Discounts Available (Please Enquire)


Feel free to contact me if you require any further information or would like to book a lesson.

Availability: I am fairly flexible as to availability, I teach most days from 9am - 9pm so sure we will be able to find a suitable lesson time for you.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: Qualifications:

BA (Hons) in Music Performance (Music Production) - The Academy Of Contemporary Music
PDC HND Music Performance (Guitar)- The Academy Of Contemporary Music
AS Music
BTEC Creative Music Studies
ABRSM Music Theory (Grade 5)
Rockschool Guitar (Grades 5&6)
Key Skills- Communication LV2
9 GCSE`s

• Freelance Music Teacher (Group and Individual Guitar, Bass and Ukulele Tuition) (2009 - Present)

Guitar, Bass Guitar and Ukulele lessons provided in all modern styles of music, but specialise in rock, funk, pop and blues playing. I teach electric and acoustic guitar from beginner to advanced levels, and bass guitar and ukulele at a beginner level.

Ability to teach technical development, improvisation, sight-reading, music theory, composition and arrangement, the history of music and many other aspects of playing, performing and recording

Experienced teaching RGT, Rockschool, Trinity and ABRSM grade examination material and have a 100% pupil success rate. For lessons I provide learning materials in the form of well presented musical examples and backing tracks to play along to. All ages and abilities covered, fully CRB checked.


• One to One/Group Instrumental Tutor (Guitar/Bass/Songwriting) at Academy Of Contemporary Music – South Coast (2009 - Present)

Teaching a variety of students of all ages and abilities. Includes assessing student’s abilities and offering guidance in order to progress. Liaising with parents can often be involved to ensure the learner is on the correct path. This job role changes continuously as it is focussed around specific individuals needs.

I have also provided instrumental lessons within schools during term time, for Summer/Easter band workshops, and lead guitar improvisation, songwriting and acoustic guitar workshops.


• BTEC Music Performance Tutor at Academy Of Contemporary Music – South Coast (2012-2014)

Providing tuition in songwriting, improvisation and stage presentation, working as part of a team to deliver the curriculum to a high standard.

Duties include:

- Preparation of lessons
- Delivering lesson content
- Providing individual and group revision sessions to students
- Maintaining continual assessment
- Marking and evaluating student coursework/examinations
- Providing student feedback
- Evaluating teaching performance
- Carrying out PTLLS teacher training and safeguarding checks
• ACMR XL Band and Adult Band Workshop Leader (2010-2013)

Duties include:

- Preparing music for a variety of instrumentation
- Planning out sessions over 12 weeks
- Teaching parts as a group and assist pupils individually
- Organising individuals into appropriate bands/groups
- Rehearsing the bands acting as musical director alongside teaching
- Preparing bands for final performance