One-to-one Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Composition (notation), and Music Theory lessons in-person and online. - Cardiff - Private lessons

One-to-one Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Composition (notation), and Music Theory lessons in-person and online.

From 30 £ /h

Classical, Acoustic, and Electric Guitar lessons for beginners, grades 1-8, and above.
Ukulele, and Bass lessons for beginners and grades 1-5.
Music Theory lessons for all levels and ages.
Music Composition lessons for all levels and ages.

Extra information

Bring your instrument and music scores for guitar, bass, or ukulele lessons.
Bring a laptop with a music notation software and manuscript paper for music theory or composition lessons.

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At teacher's location :

Pencisely Road, Cardiff CF5 1DH, UK

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I have a broad knowledge of guitar repertoire by having played a wide range of works, from classical guitar works of Renaissance and Baroque to Modern and Contemporary music for electric and acoustic guitar.
During my RWCMD years, I have also attended several teaching and safeguarding courses. In my third year, I have completed a teaching skills module with 78/100. My tutor was renowned teacher, educator, and leader of the National Young Guitar Ensemble, Helen Sanderson.
It is necessary to properly balance a lesson between the amount of time the student actually spends playing, and when they are being explained how to play. It is fundamental to do many exercises which involve similar patterns, so that the muscles of the right hand can absorb them. As someone who has suffered from performing-related injuries, guitar technique is paramount. A few guidelines for the technique of each hand are enough for a beginner to progressively get used to playing the instrument. All my lessons include music theory. It is important that the students understand the fundamentals, at least, of the theory behind what they are doing, not just learn the notions necessary to pass an exam. They not only make a student a better musician, but also improve their practice drastically, speeding up their learning. Furthermore, they need to understand what makes a successful practice session. To do this, it is important to establish the ‘boring’, but effective, methods of practice. As the students will see the results of them, they will also find they are playing more satisfyingly and having more fun.

Education

BMUS in Performance (Classical Guitar) from RWCMD (2017 to 2021 - First Class)
MMUS in Performance (Classical Guitar) and Composition from RWCMD (2021 to 2023 - Distinction)

Experience / Qualifications

Guitar Tutor - Forte Music School (05/24 - present)
Private Instrumental Tutor - freelance (01/22 - present)
Guitar Tutor - Pencoedtre School (02/24 - 07/24)

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

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Acoustic

Classical

Electric

Folk

Pop

Punk

Rock

Song & varieties

Music theory lessons

Music composition

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Availability of a typical week

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Music is the way one can express everything when given 100 with dedication. I completed my trinity college of London grades in both keyboard and guitar and also diploma in vocal carnatic Indian music. I will give my best service to make you enjoy each of my classes with new strategies.

Do you want to learn how to produce electronic music?

My name is Lloyd and I am a touring DJ & Producer, who has released on labels including Morph (Miami), King Street (New York), Somatic Records (London), and many more. I have taught so many awesome talents , and now I'm looking for people like you, who want to either make a start producing music, or develop skills already acquired on Ableton Live.

My music production tuition is split into the following sessions as an initial course:

SESSION 1 - Getting started: Clip View, Arrangement vs Session View, Device View, (Browser and Toolbars) - import your sounds and download free Virtual Studio Technology plug ins. Arrangement view techniques and taking initial session ideas to arrangement.

SESSION 2 - Working with MIDI, making a groove from drums. Methods that can be replicated every time you start a dance track. Creation of loops and velocities. Quantisation of recorded MIDI. Here, you will write your own basslines/melodies.

SESSION 3 - Working with Audio - grid settings, warping, looping. Recording external audio and fitting within the mix.

SESSION 4 - Mixing, Processing and automation. Using various effect types to spark interest across the track, by adopting plug ins, send and return tracks. Making sure that there are not phasing issues, and learning the basics of EQ and compression.

SESSION 5/6 - You take the lead! What aspects would you like to further work on? I will analyse your track here, with critical analysis and see how we can improve the final arrangement, so it’s dance floor ready. Bounce to WAV file for storage.

What's better is that I own four record labels, so if I feel that you have a polished track ready to go, you have an outlet to get it heard, with a solid marketing team backing your development as an artist!

Cathy started her music teaching career in 2015, and has been teaching students from beginner to grade 8, aged from 6 to 35 years old. She always welcomes students who wish to explore more about music, building up playing the flute as their hobby, as well as growing together with them as their role models. She feels very glad and blessed to be the teacher of her students, as well as being their sister, witnessing their growth and becoming a good friend to them.

In the lesson, she would always love to play studies, and exercise, as well as play flute pieces and duets together with the students. To broaden their horizons, she would love to share different music recordings, as well as discuss the music together during the lesson. Cathy believes that it is essential for students to step out of the classroom to learn music, rather than just playing the flute. During years of teaching, she has encountered students taking different examination grades. Cathy understands the importance of choosing the pieces for students, she would love to demonstrate pieces and discuss the preferences with the students together. As the mode of having examinations has varied these years, she has already adapted to preparing students for the exams under different situations. Gladly, most of her students could attain merit or even distinction under her tutelage.

Music production can be difficult at times. We often find ourselves repeating the same techniques, and develop a formulaic approach to creating music.

My course is centred around finding inspiration using many techniques including sampling and synthesis, and a lot of post processing. The philosophy of the creative process is an important aspect of my course. We will learn to take inspiration not only from music, but from books, visual arts, nature and anything imaginable. Simplicity is key to making coherent and music. Music and art is about expressing not thinking that there a only certain ways of composing. Breaking rules is essential to making good music.

I will be using Ableton Live, but navigating and using DAWS have universal methods and end results.

This class is designed to support people to understand and appreciate music in a broad and holistic way. There is a focus on developing methods to get the most out of learning an instrument or learning to sing.

There is flexibility in what I can cover in the class, and my classes are usually person centred. My desire is to use the skills and knowledge I have gained in my music career so far to help you to achieve your specific goals.

I also have a special focus on getting my students confident with learning how to play by ear.

I am first and foremost a pianist. I am classically trained but specialised in Jazz at conservatoire level. I also completed a second study in singing during this time. I currently work for my local music service, and have a specialty as a multi-instrumentalist, teaching beginner violin, flute, recorder and trombone. I have also worked for many years as a lecturer and one-on-one teacher for a young performers conservatoire. I also work as a session musician and accompanist, regularly playing all genres of music!

With university composition and harmony and counterpoint teaching experience, and years of professional freelance experience, I aspire to make learners of all ages, experiences and abilities the best musicians they can be. Stemming from exploring what makes music sound the way it does (in any genre), I help learners understand how to make the music they want to, in a progressive developmental and supportive way.

This class offers individual, personalised music theory / music composition (in any genre) training or tutorial support for learners of all ages, abilities and experiences.

Music is the way one can express everything when given 100 with dedication. I completed my trinity college of London grades in both keyboard and guitar and also diploma in vocal carnatic Indian music. I will give my best service to make you enjoy each of my classes with new strategies.

Do you want to learn how to produce electronic music?

My name is Lloyd and I am a touring DJ & Producer, who has released on labels including Morph (Miami), King Street (New York), Somatic Records (London), and many more. I have taught so many awesome talents , and now I'm looking for people like you, who want to either make a start producing music, or develop skills already acquired on Ableton Live.

My music production tuition is split into the following sessions as an initial course:

SESSION 1 - Getting started: Clip View, Arrangement vs Session View, Device View, (Browser and Toolbars) - import your sounds and download free Virtual Studio Technology plug ins. Arrangement view techniques and taking initial session ideas to arrangement.

SESSION 2 - Working with MIDI, making a groove from drums. Methods that can be replicated every time you start a dance track. Creation of loops and velocities. Quantisation of recorded MIDI. Here, you will write your own basslines/melodies.

SESSION 3 - Working with Audio - grid settings, warping, looping. Recording external audio and fitting within the mix.

SESSION 4 - Mixing, Processing and automation. Using various effect types to spark interest across the track, by adopting plug ins, send and return tracks. Making sure that there are not phasing issues, and learning the basics of EQ and compression.

SESSION 5/6 - You take the lead! What aspects would you like to further work on? I will analyse your track here, with critical analysis and see how we can improve the final arrangement, so it’s dance floor ready. Bounce to WAV file for storage.

What's better is that I own four record labels, so if I feel that you have a polished track ready to go, you have an outlet to get it heard, with a solid marketing team backing your development as an artist!

Cathy started her music teaching career in 2015, and has been teaching students from beginner to grade 8, aged from 6 to 35 years old. She always welcomes students who wish to explore more about music, building up playing the flute as their hobby, as well as growing together with them as their role models. She feels very glad and blessed to be the teacher of her students, as well as being their sister, witnessing their growth and becoming a good friend to them.

In the lesson, she would always love to play studies, and exercise, as well as play flute pieces and duets together with the students. To broaden their horizons, she would love to share different music recordings, as well as discuss the music together during the lesson. Cathy believes that it is essential for students to step out of the classroom to learn music, rather than just playing the flute. During years of teaching, she has encountered students taking different examination grades. Cathy understands the importance of choosing the pieces for students, she would love to demonstrate pieces and discuss the preferences with the students together. As the mode of having examinations has varied these years, she has already adapted to preparing students for the exams under different situations. Gladly, most of her students could attain merit or even distinction under her tutelage.

Music production can be difficult at times. We often find ourselves repeating the same techniques, and develop a formulaic approach to creating music.

My course is centred around finding inspiration using many techniques including sampling and synthesis, and a lot of post processing. The philosophy of the creative process is an important aspect of my course. We will learn to take inspiration not only from music, but from books, visual arts, nature and anything imaginable. Simplicity is key to making coherent and music. Music and art is about expressing not thinking that there a only certain ways of composing. Breaking rules is essential to making good music.

I will be using Ableton Live, but navigating and using DAWS have universal methods and end results.

This class is designed to support people to understand and appreciate music in a broad and holistic way. There is a focus on developing methods to get the most out of learning an instrument or learning to sing.

There is flexibility in what I can cover in the class, and my classes are usually person centred. My desire is to use the skills and knowledge I have gained in my music career so far to help you to achieve your specific goals.

I also have a special focus on getting my students confident with learning how to play by ear.

I am first and foremost a pianist. I am classically trained but specialised in Jazz at conservatoire level. I also completed a second study in singing during this time. I currently work for my local music service, and have a specialty as a multi-instrumentalist, teaching beginner violin, flute, recorder and trombone. I have also worked for many years as a lecturer and one-on-one teacher for a young performers conservatoire. I also work as a session musician and accompanist, regularly playing all genres of music!

With university composition and harmony and counterpoint teaching experience, and years of professional freelance experience, I aspire to make learners of all ages, experiences and abilities the best musicians they can be. Stemming from exploring what makes music sound the way it does (in any genre), I help learners understand how to make the music they want to, in a progressive developmental and supportive way.

This class offers individual, personalised music theory / music composition (in any genre) training or tutorial support for learners of all ages, abilities and experiences.

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