Guitar, Improvisation, and Songwriting for all ages and skills, from beginner to advanced - Camden Town - Private lessons

Guitar, Improvisation, and Songwriting for all ages and skills, from beginner to advanced

From 48 £ /h

I teach guitar, improvising, songwriting and music theory for any level, from complete beginner, to advanced. I have spent the my last 4 years at the Royal Academy of Music, studying Jazz Guitar and Composition with some of the best teachers in the world and I am now keen to share this knowledge and get more people inspired and involved in the world of music.
Although I studied Jazz, I started off playing Rock and Pop guitar, so I am able to teach those genres as well. I like to tailor the lessons to my student's individual tastes and needs so that they can benefit the most from it and also get the most inspiration.
I have taught private lessons for 6 years and have had great feedback from students and have seen students improve rapidly in just a few lessons.

Extra information

Unless you come to my location for lessons, you will need your own guitar. Please let me know if you do not have one or do not have an amplifier if the guitar is electric.

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Around Islington, United Kingdom

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Royal College Street, London, UK

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About Me

Hi! My name is Stan and I am a guitarist, composer, and teacher from Leeds and now based in Camden, London.
I love to teach because I really want to inspire the next generation of musicians. I also believe music makes people happier and helps with all other parts of their lives, even if it doesn't become their job.
For the past 4 years I have been studying at the Royal Academy of Music and I will graduate this year, in July. I am looking forward to finding some students and sharing what I have learnt in my time there. I was taught by some world class musicians and was lucky enough to have received some of the best tuition in the world.

Education

Royal Academy of Music BMus (Hons) [2020-2024]
Roundhay High School and Sixth Form [2013-2020]
Junior Leeds Conservatoire Saturday Music School [2016-2018]
Grade 8 (Distinction) RockSchool Guitar Grades

Experience / Qualifications

I have written music for a variety of different ensembles, from Jazz Guitar trio, to a 17-piece Jazz Orchestra, to a workshop piece designed to be able to be played by anyone. Much of this music has been performed in venues across the UK.
Grade 8 (Distinction) RockSchool Guitar Grades
Royal Academy of Music BMus (Hons) [2020-2024 (Graduation in July 2024)]
A levels:
A* Music
A Economics
B Maths

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Folk

Jazz

Blues

Rock

Song & varieties

Acoustic

Funk

Pop

Electric

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Whether it is songs you want to learn or music grades to prepare for, my lessons are tailor made for your enjoyment and progress.
I like to set goals for progress whilst encouraging my pupils to have fun as that is what music is all about!

The following topics are an example of what can be covered in you lesson:

- Songs you would like to learn
- Technique (finger style, pick playing, positioning)
- Playing different styles of music
- Soloing
- Ear training
- Scales
- Sight reading
- Theory
- Grades or exam tuition

I specialise in teaching rap skills and lyric writing.
If you enjoy rap music and would like to learn how to improve your technique then I am here to help you!
I have many years of experience teaching, performing and recording my own music. I sing, rap, write lyrics and have performed with a band in the past.
I can cover different styles including Hip Hop and Grime.
We will also cover lyric writing where I can help you with your flows and technique to create your own original material. There is an option to get custom made beats to help you create your own original tracks.
I really enjoy teaching and like to make the lessons challenging and fun.

My name is Paul, I'm a professional musician, vocalist and songwriter offering personalised lessons for students of all ages and levels. I've been working in music for over 15 years as a performer, songwriter, recording artist and qualified private tutor. If you're excited about developing your skills to be able to play/sing your favourite kinds of music, or if you're aspiring to become a pro musician in the future, I'm here to help you on your mission.

Learn all about:
Piano/Vocal Technique ~ Music Theory ~ Good Practice Habits ~ Playing with Confidence ~ Preparation For Grades ~ Live Performance ~ Songwriting

Genres: Rock / Classical / Pop / Blues / Folk / Jazz

Available Face To Face/Online (High-Quality Audio & Video)

☆ 'Friendly and brilliant teacher with an infectious enthusiasm'
☆ 'My lesson with Paul is the highlight of my week!'

(Reviews on Encore Musicians UK)

Guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer with 20 years of experience.

I started to study guitar in 2002. After 6 months I started playing live music.
I began to teach guitar in 2018, in London.

I am specialized in beginners and children.
You can choose online lessons (Skype, Zoom, FaceTime), or lessons at your home, in London. I can teach in Italian and in English.

In the lessons the main lines of study are:
- technique exercises to make your hands stronger;
- songs suggested by me and songs that you like;
- music theory.

I try to communicate my passion for music, especially to the children, without forgetting to have fun.

Either, if you want to become a really good guitarist or if you just want to play guitar for fun and relaxation, don’t hesitate to contact me.
I thrive on seeing my students grow and develop as they discover what they can achieve.

Welcome to my song writing session, within these sessions you will learn

1. How to structure a song
2. How to think of topics to write a song
3. Finding and creating music to match song ideas
4. How to put words and rhymes together

My tutoring sessions are very relaxed and easy going my first approach when starting out in the sessions is finding out about my students personality and what topics they like and means the most to them, after that we will write down all the ideas they come up with and build from there until we have a finished song.I can teach a various genres of song writing techniques for example Hip Hop, Grime R&B Gospel, Soul and many more

Looking forward to teaching you
Jermaine

Using jazz music as my specialism, I am able to teach even the most technically challenging concepts in their most basic forms and transfer them to the guitar in their most simple terms. I have taught the guitar, music theory and GCSE and A-Level Music syllabuses for six years to students of all ages and abilities and across every imaginable genre.

Enhance your piano and guitar skills with personalized lessons from a former jazz music graduate specializing in pop and jazz. Our lessons cover jazz and pop techniques, from intricate chord progressions and improvisation to dynamic rhythms and melodies. With tailored instruction suited to your skill level, you'll gain expertise in both technical proficiency and creative expression. Discover a versatile repertoire and practical application of music theory, all guided by an experienced instructor dedicated to helping you reach your musical goals.

It might be easy to find an average guitar teacher, but genuine insight is much harder to come by - over the years, I've seen it all, and I want to use my experience to help you!

ABOUT ME
I am a friendly, solid, inspiring, patient, real-world music teacher, with over a decade's experience as a working, touring, studying, writing, teaching, musician!

APPROACH
Creating a nice atmosphere is really important to me. I'd love to know more about your goals and what excites you - your dreams might be as big as building a career in music, or as small as being able to perform a few songs to no-one but yourself and your cat. Anything and everything in between is totally valid and worth exploring!

THINGS I CAN HELP WITH
- How to get the most from music, whether that be through following a grade system, or just learning how to play the music you love.
- Getting to that "next level" of guitar playing, wherever you are at the moment
- Organising the fretboard, rhythm, inspiration, what to practice (at any level)
- Providing helpful real-world context for the things you might be learning at school/college/university/YouTube
- Songwriting/Arranging/Production, from very first steps to advanced concepts
- Blocks/worries you might have about any aspect of music, or a kind of music coaching role (I'm not a licensed therapist but I'm here for it!)

FIRST LESSON
This would be an introductory session, where we get a feel for each other and what your aims are. By having a chat, I find that "what we should work on" flows pretty naturally from this, and we'd be able to set out a rough syllabus of what we would work on for the next while.

FURTHER INFO/EXPERIENCE
- Professional musician for over a decade, most notably touring as a guitarist with US Artists Theo Katzman and May Erlewine, as well as a Fleetwood Mac tribute show.
- Taught 1-on-1 and ensemble lessons both privately and in schools, with a wiiiiide range of ability levels.
- I produce and release my own original music with 17k monthly listeners.
- Have worked as a session guitarist on a huge variety of genres (I can help you with pretty much any kind of music you can think of, but I'll be open and upfront with you if I feel my expertise doesn't match what you want. I'll be sorry to disappoint you that my, say, Bulgarian Folk knowledge isn't too hot...)
- Have composed/arranged music for national TV ad campaigns (TUI, Redbull and Vodafone IE)

More than 10 years experience in teaching 1 to 1 in the following disciplines:

Electric Guitar (including tapping, sweep picking, hybrid picking, phrasing, Guitar effect pedals)

Spanish Guitar (Nylon string guitar, repertoire from Baroque era to Contemporary, from Bach, Giuliani, Sor, Villa-Lobos)

Bass Guitar (From basics to advanced grooves)

How to manage stage and performance anxiety

Music Reading (how to read music sheet standard notation and tablature and how to transcribe from recordings)

Music Theory

Harmony

Music History

How to record via Protools, Logic Pro and Cubase

My name is Armin and I'm a composer, songwriter, sound engineer and of course guitar player graduated from Brunel University in 2011 (MA). Since then I have worked with so many students; from age 5 to adults. I have also worked with young musicians in groups and lead their ensemble to reach their highest potentials.

I teach acoustic/electric and nylon strings guitar in variety of styles. The goal is to help you to find what is best for you. I have many students successfully passed both ABRSM and Trinity College grades.

Let's get into some detail of what you can expect from our lessons.

- You will develop the complete understanding of how the instrument is working and learn all the notes on the fretboard.

- You will learn how to read music (notation/tableture/chord diagrams)

- Your understanding of the chords will improve quickly so you can play your favourite songs within 2 months.

- We will go through basics of Music theory in order to give you a better understanding of what you are playing on the guitar.

I have also worked with so many great musicians and performed in well-known venues such as Jazz Cafe and 100 Club in London as well as recording for tv channels including BBC.

Well, that's pretty much about me and I look forward to know about you. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me so we can begin your journey. I'm sure I can help you to learn and improve very quickly.

I studied music production at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the mentorship of King James Britt, and at Abbey Road in London. I am well versed in most audio software (Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro X), using all of these in a professional setting for over 5 years. Currently, I work as an audio engineer, mixing and mastering songs for clients as well as recording in major studios across the city, as well as working remotely for the studio that I started in Oxford (Lenka's Studios).

I would love to help you reach your specific goals in Audio production and pass on my knowledge. Students can bring their works in Progress for feedback and to be worked on, or they can ask in advance to learn more about a specific area of audio production (For example, recording techniques for drums or piano, mixing techniques for live recordings or for electronic music).

I have many years of experience in writing songs electronically, and for live instruments, for artists in the UK and the USA. If you want to learn more about songwriting, this is another area I would be happy to help with.

Classical Guitar is the most versatile style to master all others. I have a 20 year experience as a performer, graduated at the most prestigious colleges and played all over Europe the world. As a teacher I gave masterclasses to the highest level, taught in Conservatoires and prepared students to all level to GCSE, A level, 11 plus, Trinity and ABRSM exam with a 100% rate of success. I thought in several schools in London and privately too. The classes will be tailored around the student’s wishes and will comprehend technique, repertoire, reading, listening and building a repertoire to enjoy.

I have been playing guitar since I was 12 years old. I started with classical guitar in Italy and then when I moved to the UK i picked up electric guitar.

In the lessons we will be looking at everything from technique to harmony, theory and obviously a lot of playing.

Any ages, level and genres are welcome!!

Professional guitarist and educator with 10 years of experience teaching privately and in schools and colleges in London. Now based in Barcelona, I offer english language guitar lessons. Classes cover subjects such as technique, repertoire, music theory, fretboard knowledge, rhythm and harmony.

I can offer guitar lessons for all ages and skill levels.

I am a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where I attained two Masters degrees (MMus and MPerf) with distinction. I work with students of all ages and abilities, from teaching students their very first notes to preparing them for auditions at UK conservatories.

Although I now work primarily as a jazz/commercial trumpet player, I have a strong foundation in classical music. For students wishing to attain musical grades, I have experience with the ABRSM syllabus.

Look forward to meeting you!

Whether it is songs you want to learn or music grades to prepare for, my lessons are tailor made for your enjoyment and progress.
I like to set goals for progress whilst encouraging my pupils to have fun as that is what music is all about!

The following topics are an example of what can be covered in you lesson:

- Songs you would like to learn
- Technique (finger style, pick playing, positioning)
- Playing different styles of music
- Soloing
- Ear training
- Scales
- Sight reading
- Theory
- Grades or exam tuition

I specialise in teaching rap skills and lyric writing.
If you enjoy rap music and would like to learn how to improve your technique then I am here to help you!
I have many years of experience teaching, performing and recording my own music. I sing, rap, write lyrics and have performed with a band in the past.
I can cover different styles including Hip Hop and Grime.
We will also cover lyric writing where I can help you with your flows and technique to create your own original material. There is an option to get custom made beats to help you create your own original tracks.
I really enjoy teaching and like to make the lessons challenging and fun.

My name is Paul, I'm a professional musician, vocalist and songwriter offering personalised lessons for students of all ages and levels. I've been working in music for over 15 years as a performer, songwriter, recording artist and qualified private tutor. If you're excited about developing your skills to be able to play/sing your favourite kinds of music, or if you're aspiring to become a pro musician in the future, I'm here to help you on your mission.

Learn all about:
Piano/Vocal Technique ~ Music Theory ~ Good Practice Habits ~ Playing with Confidence ~ Preparation For Grades ~ Live Performance ~ Songwriting

Genres: Rock / Classical / Pop / Blues / Folk / Jazz

Available Face To Face/Online (High-Quality Audio & Video)

☆ 'Friendly and brilliant teacher with an infectious enthusiasm'
☆ 'My lesson with Paul is the highlight of my week!'

(Reviews on Encore Musicians UK)

Guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer with 20 years of experience.

I started to study guitar in 2002. After 6 months I started playing live music.
I began to teach guitar in 2018, in London.

I am specialized in beginners and children.
You can choose online lessons (Skype, Zoom, FaceTime), or lessons at your home, in London. I can teach in Italian and in English.

In the lessons the main lines of study are:
- technique exercises to make your hands stronger;
- songs suggested by me and songs that you like;
- music theory.

I try to communicate my passion for music, especially to the children, without forgetting to have fun.

Either, if you want to become a really good guitarist or if you just want to play guitar for fun and relaxation, don’t hesitate to contact me.
I thrive on seeing my students grow and develop as they discover what they can achieve.

Welcome to my song writing session, within these sessions you will learn

1. How to structure a song
2. How to think of topics to write a song
3. Finding and creating music to match song ideas
4. How to put words and rhymes together

My tutoring sessions are very relaxed and easy going my first approach when starting out in the sessions is finding out about my students personality and what topics they like and means the most to them, after that we will write down all the ideas they come up with and build from there until we have a finished song.I can teach a various genres of song writing techniques for example Hip Hop, Grime R&B Gospel, Soul and many more

Looking forward to teaching you
Jermaine

Using jazz music as my specialism, I am able to teach even the most technically challenging concepts in their most basic forms and transfer them to the guitar in their most simple terms. I have taught the guitar, music theory and GCSE and A-Level Music syllabuses for six years to students of all ages and abilities and across every imaginable genre.

Enhance your piano and guitar skills with personalized lessons from a former jazz music graduate specializing in pop and jazz. Our lessons cover jazz and pop techniques, from intricate chord progressions and improvisation to dynamic rhythms and melodies. With tailored instruction suited to your skill level, you'll gain expertise in both technical proficiency and creative expression. Discover a versatile repertoire and practical application of music theory, all guided by an experienced instructor dedicated to helping you reach your musical goals.

It might be easy to find an average guitar teacher, but genuine insight is much harder to come by - over the years, I've seen it all, and I want to use my experience to help you!

ABOUT ME
I am a friendly, solid, inspiring, patient, real-world music teacher, with over a decade's experience as a working, touring, studying, writing, teaching, musician!

APPROACH
Creating a nice atmosphere is really important to me. I'd love to know more about your goals and what excites you - your dreams might be as big as building a career in music, or as small as being able to perform a few songs to no-one but yourself and your cat. Anything and everything in between is totally valid and worth exploring!

THINGS I CAN HELP WITH
- How to get the most from music, whether that be through following a grade system, or just learning how to play the music you love.
- Getting to that "next level" of guitar playing, wherever you are at the moment
- Organising the fretboard, rhythm, inspiration, what to practice (at any level)
- Providing helpful real-world context for the things you might be learning at school/college/university/YouTube
- Songwriting/Arranging/Production, from very first steps to advanced concepts
- Blocks/worries you might have about any aspect of music, or a kind of music coaching role (I'm not a licensed therapist but I'm here for it!)

FIRST LESSON
This would be an introductory session, where we get a feel for each other and what your aims are. By having a chat, I find that "what we should work on" flows pretty naturally from this, and we'd be able to set out a rough syllabus of what we would work on for the next while.

FURTHER INFO/EXPERIENCE
- Professional musician for over a decade, most notably touring as a guitarist with US Artists Theo Katzman and May Erlewine, as well as a Fleetwood Mac tribute show.
- Taught 1-on-1 and ensemble lessons both privately and in schools, with a wiiiiide range of ability levels.
- I produce and release my own original music with 17k monthly listeners.
- Have worked as a session guitarist on a huge variety of genres (I can help you with pretty much any kind of music you can think of, but I'll be open and upfront with you if I feel my expertise doesn't match what you want. I'll be sorry to disappoint you that my, say, Bulgarian Folk knowledge isn't too hot...)
- Have composed/arranged music for national TV ad campaigns (TUI, Redbull and Vodafone IE)

More than 10 years experience in teaching 1 to 1 in the following disciplines:

Electric Guitar (including tapping, sweep picking, hybrid picking, phrasing, Guitar effect pedals)

Spanish Guitar (Nylon string guitar, repertoire from Baroque era to Contemporary, from Bach, Giuliani, Sor, Villa-Lobos)

Bass Guitar (From basics to advanced grooves)

How to manage stage and performance anxiety

Music Reading (how to read music sheet standard notation and tablature and how to transcribe from recordings)

Music Theory

Harmony

Music History

How to record via Protools, Logic Pro and Cubase

My name is Armin and I'm a composer, songwriter, sound engineer and of course guitar player graduated from Brunel University in 2011 (MA). Since then I have worked with so many students; from age 5 to adults. I have also worked with young musicians in groups and lead their ensemble to reach their highest potentials.

I teach acoustic/electric and nylon strings guitar in variety of styles. The goal is to help you to find what is best for you. I have many students successfully passed both ABRSM and Trinity College grades.

Let's get into some detail of what you can expect from our lessons.

- You will develop the complete understanding of how the instrument is working and learn all the notes on the fretboard.

- You will learn how to read music (notation/tableture/chord diagrams)

- Your understanding of the chords will improve quickly so you can play your favourite songs within 2 months.

- We will go through basics of Music theory in order to give you a better understanding of what you are playing on the guitar.

I have also worked with so many great musicians and performed in well-known venues such as Jazz Cafe and 100 Club in London as well as recording for tv channels including BBC.

Well, that's pretty much about me and I look forward to know about you. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me so we can begin your journey. I'm sure I can help you to learn and improve very quickly.

I studied music production at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the mentorship of King James Britt, and at Abbey Road in London. I am well versed in most audio software (Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro X), using all of these in a professional setting for over 5 years. Currently, I work as an audio engineer, mixing and mastering songs for clients as well as recording in major studios across the city, as well as working remotely for the studio that I started in Oxford (Lenka's Studios).

I would love to help you reach your specific goals in Audio production and pass on my knowledge. Students can bring their works in Progress for feedback and to be worked on, or they can ask in advance to learn more about a specific area of audio production (For example, recording techniques for drums or piano, mixing techniques for live recordings or for electronic music).

I have many years of experience in writing songs electronically, and for live instruments, for artists in the UK and the USA. If you want to learn more about songwriting, this is another area I would be happy to help with.

Classical Guitar is the most versatile style to master all others. I have a 20 year experience as a performer, graduated at the most prestigious colleges and played all over Europe the world. As a teacher I gave masterclasses to the highest level, taught in Conservatoires and prepared students to all level to GCSE, A level, 11 plus, Trinity and ABRSM exam with a 100% rate of success. I thought in several schools in London and privately too. The classes will be tailored around the student’s wishes and will comprehend technique, repertoire, reading, listening and building a repertoire to enjoy.

I have been playing guitar since I was 12 years old. I started with classical guitar in Italy and then when I moved to the UK i picked up electric guitar.

In the lessons we will be looking at everything from technique to harmony, theory and obviously a lot of playing.

Any ages, level and genres are welcome!!

Professional guitarist and educator with 10 years of experience teaching privately and in schools and colleges in London. Now based in Barcelona, I offer english language guitar lessons. Classes cover subjects such as technique, repertoire, music theory, fretboard knowledge, rhythm and harmony.

I can offer guitar lessons for all ages and skill levels.

I am a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where I attained two Masters degrees (MMus and MPerf) with distinction. I work with students of all ages and abilities, from teaching students their very first notes to preparing them for auditions at UK conservatories.

Although I now work primarily as a jazz/commercial trumpet player, I have a strong foundation in classical music. For students wishing to attain musical grades, I have experience with the ABRSM syllabus.

Look forward to meeting you!

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