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One-to-one Guitar Lessons based in South East London

Hi, I'm Billy, a guitarist from South East London who has been performing live since I was eighteen. I was trained at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance and have over five years of private teaching experience. Having begun as a self-taught musician, I believe it is fundamental for students to first find their passion, as this will provide the necessary motivation to advance. Whether you've just got your first guitar, or you wish to build upon your existing skills and advance your playing - I will make sure to tailor my lessons to you.

Location

At student's location: Around Beckenham, United Kingdom
Online via webcam

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Acoustic, Blues, Electric, Folk, Funk, Heavy metal, Indie & alternative, Jazz, Pop, Punk, Rnb, Rock
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

About Me

During your first lesson, I will spend some time discussing your goals on the guitar. With
experience teaching young children who have never held an instrument before, all the way to older students with decades of experience who wish to improve their theory and technique, I aim to establish an understanding of why you have sought out guitar lessons, and will demonstrate how I will go about helping you achieve this goal.

While the first lesson partially acts as a ‘get to know you’ session for both of us, I am in regular contact with my students, asking them if there is a particular area they would like to focus on for their next lesson, as well as providing suggestions if the student is unsure.

Education

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, London
September 2013 - June 2017
BMus (Hons) in Popular Music Performance (First Class)
Level 5 BTEC Higher Diploma

Access To Music, London
September 2011 - June 2013
Level 3 Performing Musician (Distinction), Rock School Grade 8 Guitar (Merit)

Experience / Qualifications

With more than seventeen years of playing, over five years experience teaching privately, and two and half years spent in primary schools, I am well versed in teaching both young and old, new and advanced students.

As a versatile musician, I am accomplished in many genres and playing styles, including rock, blues, jazz, metal, funk, disco, country, pop, soul, punk and many more. Having helped students learn their first song, while also helping others improve their improvisation and soloing skills, I am confident and happy to teach students of all ages and abilities.

As a songwriter and performer in my own band, I have performed across the country for many years, showcasing my own compositions. I also have experience working with singer songwriters, function bands and session work.

I have six years of musical education, having studied at Access To Music in Stratford, before studying music at degree level at The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in Kilburn, where I achieved First Class Honours.

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  • Instructor since October 2024

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