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Ben |
Date: November 2011 |
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Tom is a great teacher. He creates lessons that are diverse, inspiring, sometimes technically and theoretically challenging for my chunky chops and small brain, and that are tailored to my goals and tastes. He is not afraid to stray from what was planned if, in the course of a lesson, we discover something that we are enjoying and we are still making progress. This relaxed demeanour and flexible approach to lessons means they are a lot of fun.
Crucially, because of Tom's own musicality, making music and the process of self expression, which is at the very heart of music, is always fundamental to his teaching. |
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Gill |
Date: November 2011 |
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I've always wanted to play guitar, was bought a lesson with Tom and have not looked back. That was a couple of years ago and whilst I now know enough to be able to teach myself enough to carry on improving I carry on with lessons because they are great fun, help me improve and make sure I play regularly.
The lessons are really enjoyable and I learn the songs/riffs that I want to play. Tom gives me other songs to try too but ones he thinks I'd enjoy or which help me improve. I'm not so great at practicing but Tom is always patient and understanding and never gives me a hard time. I like it when he plays along with me when I play what I've learnt - it avoids me feeling embarrassed and sounds great!
I've enjoyed learning some music theory along the way but its been me asking for the info rather than Tom forcing it on me. Other friends of mine have given up with their music teachers because they've been forced to do stuff that bores them or music they don't want to play. My advice is give Tom a try, if he can teach me who has no music background at all, then he can teach anyone! |
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Mike |
Date: November 2011 |
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Tom is a highly skilled guitarist and gifted teacher. With patience and understanding he let my own playing develop at a comfortable pace, and his informal and flexible teaching style helped put me at ease. No matter what kind of music you're into, Tom makes lessons memorable and fun! |
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