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GUITAR
(acoustic / electric / bass):
Learn to play your favourite music from books, music or
recordings; get new inspiration, ideas & techniques; develop
greater musical awareness; gain confidence with rhythm, lead
& finger-picking; learn theory and how to apply it.
Beginners (guitar and bass) - learn correct technique &
fundamentals. Improvers - polish your skills & style;
correct bad habits. Experienced players – get feedback &
support. I have been
playing guitar for over 25 years and it is my first instrument.
"You’re
an excellent teacher: inspiring, alive, intuitive and well skilled."
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HOLISTIC
SINGING and VOICEWORK:
I
teach from a very broad base of vocal experience; sessions
include breathing, body awareness & relaxation, technique,
voice production & projection, articulation & clarity of
expression, ear training, improvisation, free expression,
confidence building, general musicianship and singing exercises
to develop flexibility and power. I can suggest songs to sing or
bring your own. Anyone can learn to sing & use their voice
and it offers many personal benefits, especially if you are
committed. I
have been developing my own voice for 20 years and specialise in
teaching singing for pleasure !
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KEYBOARD
and PIANO:
Develop
a wide range of skills on the piano. Learn the fundamentals of
music – notes, scales, melody, chords, rhythm, finger
exercises, theory and how to use it, following song sheets and
how to have creative fun with this accessible & popular
instrument. I can support experienced players by developing your
understanding of harmony, chord theory, rhythm, improvisation
& composition. I’ve
been playing the piano for 16 years and use it as an essential
part of my creative process and to accompany the singing of
popular songs.
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PERCUSSION:
Playing hand
percussion is fun, sociable and relatively easy, though it
demands patience, practise & perseverance like anything
else. Using a variety of hand drums and different instruments
from around the world, learn the fundamentals of rhythm for fun
or to support other musical projects. I
have been playing a percussion for 12 years and have run regular
workshops for adults.
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GENERAL
MUSICIANSHIP:
Learn
the building blocks of music - a range of inter-connected skills
and awareness which will determine your level of musical
expression. Includes essential popular music theory, rhythm, ear
training, listening skills and help to get your hands in the
right place at the right time ! Also, learn how to work out
music from recordings, deciphering printed music, reading & writing conventional notation and TAB for bass and
guitar.
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SONGWRITING,
ARRANGING, IMPROVISATION & THE CREATIVE PROCESS:
Get support with writing, arranging and recording your own songs
& music. Learn how to write bass lines, drum rhythms,
harmony backing vocals, part- writing and lyric - writing.
Develop intuitive and inspired playing and musical creativity.
“Thanks
for doing what you do – it has added a dimension to my
everyday life that I don’t think 1 could do without now.”
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Please
ring to discuss your needs - every lesson I give is different and
is based around the needs and desires of the student. If you're
not sure what you need in term of tuition, I can soon find out.
Please
ring for rates. Discounts for blocks of lessons. |
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