Joe

Hi, my name is Joe and I`m a Manchester based guitar, bass guitar and ukulele teacher, I graduated with an honours degree at the Royal Northern College of Music on the BMus (Hons) Popular Music degree.

Teaching Style:
I teach almost all genres but I specialise in rock, pop, blues, jazz,, funk, soul and metal styles, but if the student has an interest in a particular style of music then this can definitely be discussed. If a student is working towards grades then this is also something I do provide.

My lessons have been described as: friendly, professional, relaxed and well personalised to the students goals.

My way of teaching depends on your ability, age and what you personally want to achieve out of lessons. The style of music and the bands/songs you like to listen to are used as a focal point to teach different techniques, chord progressions, improvisation, music theory and application of theory onto the guitar.

Another area I teach is songwriting, using both music theory and a more creative style approach to create your very own songs!

Other Music Experience:
In addition to teaching, I provide work as a live and studio musician having recorded in a variety of Manchester-based studios and also performing in a variety of bands and ensembles, regularly playing guitar in function bands for weddings and corporate events, travelling all over the country.

A few key moments in my music career so far would be: playing guitar in the `Manchester Christmas Lights Switch On’ to over 20,000 people, performing on radio for BBC Live Lounge twice and also playing guitar in the show `Frank Wildhorn and Friends` with the Manchester Camerata Orchestra at `Manchester`s Palace Theatre`.

"Joe is a perfect example of what a young guitarist should strive to be: creative, flexible and driven. Every time I hear him he gets better and better, and will be a real force to be reckoned with in the future." - Callum Dewar (Bassist/Guitarist/Session Musician/Composer/Teacher)

"I feel that Joe has already achieved an impressive level of musicianship and performance skills." - Johnny Heyes (Guitarist/Session Musician/Teacher)

Availability: I`m available every weekday and weekend. Times can be arranged for daytime or evening lessons.

Willing to travel: 15 miles

Experience: I have been teaching guitar, bass guitar and ukulele since 2016 to students of all ages and abilities, ranging from 5 years old to 70 years old, beginners to advanced. I teach both private one-to-one students and have also taught in schools to groups of various sizes, so I have experience in both roles.

DBS Check: Yes

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