About
I use guitar resources which are long established and combine them with my teaching approach for rapid progression. There are hundreds of guitar books out there — many guitar teachers use random texts for their students. Over the years I have selected and now provide only the best text books for my students irrespective of their style or level of musicianship.
Trinity College London — ideal for classical, flamenco and all popular styles of guitar. Trinity College London offers accredited qualifications in the performing and creative arts. Their exams and assessments are designed to mark an achievement at each stage of their development, and at all levels of competence.
Rockschool — perfect for learning electric guitar: rock, blues and pop. Rockschool syllabuses are designed to develop a whole range of skills that reflect the realistic requirements of being a musician in today's world.
The RGT — great for acoustic guitar: folk, pop, bluegrass and country music. RGT organises internationally recognised examinations for guitar — from total beginner to Diploma level — in partnership with London College of Music.
The Associated Board — encourages musical achievement through assessment of students, the professional development of their tutors, and a wide range of published books.
I am CRB checked (certificate available upon request) and can provide guitar tuition for children and adults from pre-grade upwards. My teaching ideology is to create and adapt a unique approach for each of my students, no matter what their level of ability.
I can provide guitar lessons in Potters Bar and Barnet in various styles including electric, acoustic and nylon guitar lessons. I currently cater for the following: Classical, Rock, Pop, Reggae, Flamenco, Latin, Blues, and Folk. For beginners I usually recommend grounding in classical guitar — ironically this ultimately enables more rapid progression in the medium to long term.
Guitar tuition to many is about "painting by numbers" and there are many teachers out there. I believe that the key to learning is teaching what the student wishes to learn and in the correct way. Enjoyment is invariably the forerunner to success.
I am a classically trained guitarist formerly qualified up to grade 8 and beyond with Trinity College. I possess a broad ability and am familiar with a variety of styles. I have played in various bands in the past — from local gigs in and around London to concerts and festivals abroad. I've also spent a large amount of time in a professional studio environment. This experience allows me to offer advice to students who are aspiring to turn professional.
I am an RGT Registered Teacher (Registry Of Guitar Tutors). This is an international network of formally approved tutors. The RGT was established in 1992 with the aims of improving the status and profile of guitar teachers, and helping to ensure their professional recognition within the mainstream of music education, by the establishment of an accredited range of comprehensive and well structured teaching programmes.
The Musicians' Union is the biggest trade union representing musicians in the U.K. Being a member, I am provided with Public Liability Insurance, which is essential for private tuition. I also attend various teaching seminars throughout the year — this continually broadens my teaching knowledge and allows me to meet with other classically trained music teachers from all over the U.K.
People working in education are required to carry out a CRB check in order to work nationally as a teacher. The CRB is an executive agency of the Home Office, providing wider access to bureau information through its disclosure service. This service enables organisations and individuals in the public, private and voluntary sectors to make safer recruitment decisions by identifying candidates who are suitable for certain work, especially that involving children or vulnerable adults.
I provide guitar lessons in Barnet for all ages, all standards and all walks of life. I have learnt the fundamentals of guitar technique, sight reading, ear training and improvisation that are imperative to the progress of all my students. If you are looking for reliable and professional guitar tuition please get in touch.
