Biography

I have been teaching guitar for nearly 8 years. I have taughed at many different levels from one to one to large groups. I'm friendly and easy going and always teach on a personal level.

All lessons are structured to each student, working on songs and music that they suggest (within reason, I wouldn't teach an absolute beginner the solo to stairway to heaven on their first lesson)
I believe that learning music should be fun and I try to avoid bombarding students with scales, theory and pages and pages of sheet music. 80% of the lesson is taken up with both myself and the student/s playing as I feel more learning is achieved by doing, don't worry you will be given some sheet music in case you forget.
I have an HnD in contemporary music so I'm no stranger to advanced rock techniques and I have a unique method to unlocking the neck without the need for scale sheets/books.

Outside of teaching I have been a live/studio session guitarist for over 5 years. I have played with some fantastic musicians including Chad Smith(Red Hot Chili Peppers) Lee Tompson (Madness) and Chesney Hawkes. I play on a regualr basis for some of the country's leading tribute and function bands and have also taken to playing solo acoustic shows.

Since the summer of 2008, I have also been involved with teaching at various rock schools where I can share my knowledge with youngsters and adults in band environments, helping them to play together and perform.

If you are interested in taking up the guitar or feel you would benifit from a few lessons or would like to know more about guitar playing in general, please drop me an email.

Thanks,
Tim Love