Teaching

I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and love of the classical guitar with others. I have skills in individual and group teaching, and in preparing students for music examinations and auditions.  

Please contact me if you would like to arrange tuition or to discuss any aspect of my teaching in more detail.
 
Current teaching activities

  • I’m based in the Clarendon Park area of Leicester, and offer individual and group lessons. My fees for individual lessons are £36 for one hour or £18 for 30 minutes.
  • Beginners and players of all ages and abilities are welcome. I have over 30 years teaching experience.
  • Lessons can be either online or in person.
  • 100% pass rate in all grade examinations.
  • All examination boards covered including the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Trinity College of Music and the London College of Music.
  • I’ve taught all grades, from Initial to Diploma level.
  • I am DBS checked.
  • Member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians.
  • I am a tutor on the Music Scholarship programme at Leicester University.
  • I provide opportunities for my students to perform in public. Here are some audience comments from my most recent Student Concert.
  • I regularly design and lead workshops for the classical guitar. Recently these have included two workshops at Hellys International Guitar Festival August 2023, and a Guitar Ensemble Workshop, Leicester MusicFest, February 2023.
 
Previous teaching experience
 
  • Guitar Tutor at Antigua Summer Music Camp 2019
  • Guitar Tutor at Leicester Grammar School and Leicester Junior Grammar School (2007 – 2018)
  • Planning and teaching guitar courses and workshops for adult classes at The Institute of Lifelong Learning, University of Leicester (2007 – 2012)
  • Guitar Tutor at Grace Dieu Manor School, Thringstone, Leicestershire (2005-7)
  • Examiner for Trinity College of Music, London (2004-5)
  • Guitar Teacher and Team Leader for Performance Management for Leicestershire and Leicester Arts in
    Education (2002-2005)
  • Examiner for the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (1998-2005)