About

I am a professional guitarist delivering fun, engaging music lessons within primary and secondary schools across Bristol and Wiltshire.

I work within individual, small group and ensemble based settings. My qualifications include a Grade 8 certificate (RGT), Diploma in Modern Music alongside a BA Honours Degree in Contemporary Music from Sussex University.

I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and have also undertaken Safeguarding training.

My teaching approach is friendly, relaxed and welcoming. I am an experienced practitioner in several styles ranging from Blues to Classical, and specialise in modern Pop and Rock. I also have vast experience in preparing students for graded exams.

My passion for the guitar is coupled with a sincere desire to guide my students in realising their musical potential.

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What I / we help young people achieve

I aim to help all students in attaining a sense of ownership over their learning. My approach offers students an opportunity to direct their studies into areas of music that naturally motivate and inspire them.

Through incorporating theoretical studies, I am also able to help with numeracy and literacy skills. The wider impact of musical involvement goes further to encourage developments in self confidence and improves team work through ensemble performance.

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Opportunities for children & young people

• To learn to play an instrument and / or develop skills on an instrument
• To create / write music and / or lyrics
• To play, perform music with others
• To learn things about oneself , other subjects or life-skills through musical activity
• To work with and support other young musicians

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Also Works With

BPM – Bristol Plays Music

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Times

• Term Time
• After School
• School Holidays

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Working with special needs

I work with learners in various special needs schools across Bristol and Wiltshire. I tend to place a stronger emphasis upon performance based activities, and focus less on theoretical development within these settings. Although these areas are covered where appropriate.

I also have vast personal experience in caring for a younger brother with down syndrome. This has given me an intimate understanding of the issues involved in the learning and personal development of my students.

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