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Beginnings
I have been playing guitar since I was sixteen. Once I heard Hank Marvin playing Apache I was hooked! Other later influences include Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Chet Atkins, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, James Taylor and many more. I have played in a number of small local bands since then and have had a lot of fun!
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I play and teach a variety of styles from folk finger-style to heavy rock, rhythm and lead guitar. I have a collection of different guitars to draw upon too. Whatever your style is I am sure I will be able to help you develop your skills and knowledge. If you are unsure of what is best for you, I will be able to help you decide which road to take. The foundation skills and knowledge for all styles of guitar playing remain much the same. I use a variety of sources for my teaching and I can teach students aiming to take grade exams, but I am just as happy for you to bring your favourite songs along.
Guitar for All
All ages and abilities are welcome of course, but particularly welcome are those of you who wished they had started playing at a younger age, or have not played for a while and would like some help to get back into playing this amazing instrument.
You're never to old to enjoy playing the guitar!
Ukulele
I started playing ukulele about ten years ago and while I was living in Kent I did some class teaching for Kent Music, delivering their ukulele programme to Primary Schools in the Canterbury area. There are now many ukulele groups having a lot of fun with this versatile instrument.
Bass Guitar
I have played bass in a band many times and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
It's a cool instrument!
I have also played bass on my own recordings.
I have taught bass to several learners recently here in Wickham and am happy to offer bass lessons to anyone who wishes to progress!
Lessons, Tech and Video
My teaching studio is a sound-proofed cabin in my garden, equipped with amps, sound system, internet/laptop/printer and so on. All you need to bring is your guitar and any books, music etc.. If you have a "smart phone" with a video camera, I am very happy for you to video any aspect of my lessons so it doesn't get forgotten when you get home.
I have been playing guitar since I was sixteen. Once I heard Hank Marvin playing Apache I was hooked! Other later influences include Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Chet Atkins, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, James Taylor and many more. I have played in a number of small local bands since then and have had a lot of fun!
Content
I play and teach a variety of styles from folk finger-style to heavy rock, rhythm and lead guitar. I have a collection of different guitars to draw upon too. Whatever your style is I am sure I will be able to help you develop your skills and knowledge. If you are unsure of what is best for you, I will be able to help you decide which road to take. The foundation skills and knowledge for all styles of guitar playing remain much the same. I use a variety of sources for my teaching and I can teach students aiming to take grade exams, but I am just as happy for you to bring your favourite songs along.
Guitar for All
All ages and abilities are welcome of course, but particularly welcome are those of you who wished they had started playing at a younger age, or have not played for a while and would like some help to get back into playing this amazing instrument.
You're never to old to enjoy playing the guitar!
Ukulele
I started playing ukulele about ten years ago and while I was living in Kent I did some class teaching for Kent Music, delivering their ukulele programme to Primary Schools in the Canterbury area. There are now many ukulele groups having a lot of fun with this versatile instrument.
Bass Guitar
I have played bass in a band many times and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
It's a cool instrument!
I have also played bass on my own recordings.
I have taught bass to several learners recently here in Wickham and am happy to offer bass lessons to anyone who wishes to progress!
Lessons, Tech and Video
My teaching studio is a sound-proofed cabin in my garden, equipped with amps, sound system, internet/laptop/printer and so on. All you need to bring is your guitar and any books, music etc.. If you have a "smart phone" with a video camera, I am very happy for you to video any aspect of my lessons so it doesn't get forgotten when you get home.