Guitar (Acoustic and Electric)

Rhythm playing -

All basic, intermediate and advanced chord shapes. A variety of strumming patterns. A variety of picking techniques. A variety of finger-style techniques (where appropriate). 

Lead guitar – vibrato, hammer-on, pull-off and string bending. Use of tablature (special notation for stringed instruments). An Introduction to conventional staff view (standard notation). Basic, intermediate and advanced scales.

Bass  (Electric only)

Left and right hand techniques. Use of tablature (special notation for stringed instruments). An introduction to conventional staff view (standard notation). Standard riffs and patterns. Basic, intermediate and advanced scales.

Material

To maintain enthusiasm, tuition will often be based on material of the student's choice, and the appropriate printed material in various formats - tablature, score,  lyric and chord sheets will be supplied along with mp3 or audio CDs where appropriate. For younger students the material is monitored for offensive content. Students are encouraged to embark original and/or recording projects . (See the Services section for further details.)

Computer

I have used computer systems for many years to record my music and the work of students, and also to provide  backing tracks for myself and other local artistes.  I am keen to teach or assist those who wish to equip themselves with their own recording facility. As a teacher I am also very happy to help those who are new to personal computing, and am willing to provide a home visit service to facilitate this. Instruction is for Microsoft Windows, and the practical use of Linux - a comprehensive alternative to Windows. Linux is an open source operating sytem, where there is access to a massive and predominantly free range of software!

Drum Tuition

The studio is equipped with a full kit of acoustic drums, and an experienced drum tutor is available on request.