Qualifications:

I have been playing guitar and enjoying making music for 21 years and have been involved in numerous bands and musical projects playing both cover songs and original material in many different styles.

I have Thames Valley University qualifications - Grade 8 exams in both Electric Guitar Performance and Popular Music Theory and study Classical Guitar, write songs and just enjoy being around musical people and making music.

I am a registered member of the Registry of Guitar Tutors (affiliated with the London College of Music) and teach both electric and acoustic guitar as well as popular music theory.

I understand parents concerns regarding child security. My wife and I have two sponsor children in Thailand via the aid organisation PLAN INTERNATIONAL. We are required to have a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) "Standard Disclosure" check done for visiting our sponsor children. A copy of the CRB check is available to view showing I do not have a criminal record.

I encourage students to take exams where appropriate but must importantly to focus on “What you want to learn” rather than simply following a laid down syllabus. It is important to me that you have fun whilst learning at your own speed. As such at your first lesson I will carry out an assessment of where you are with your playing and discuss what you want to achieve in order that we cam structure the lessons to suit you whether you want to learn theory or just play music or both.

Playing Live is just so much Fun

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