Toby

Conservatoire trained Jazz Guitarist who has experienced teaching a wide range of abilities and age groups. As well as Jazz, I teach others genres such as Funk, Rock and Pop/General session work.

I am hugely passionate about great guitar playing and techniques with a library of great technical exercises for host of different problems. I am especially into getting the feeling of the music across and focussing on the very small details that might not be so obvious.

I currently play In a number of my own Jazz projects, a reggae band, an indie/rock band and in various sessions and theatre shows.

Availability: Flexible

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: I hold 2 Grade 8s in Guitar and music theory and two grade 7s in piano and Trumpet, as well as a general love for the technical side of music. I currently study Jazz Guitar at Guildhall School of Music in London and have had great teachers such as Rob Luft, Dave Drake, Chris Allard, Colin Oxley and Adam Goldsmith. I also studied at Brighton Jazz School for 2 years.

I have Played the guitar for over 10 years and played at great venues such as Concord 2, Brighton Dome, Wildlife Festival, Elderflower Fields festival, The verdict Jazz Club, Milton Court Theatre and many more.