Music is a passion which lasts a lifetime, it aids general learning, improves concentration while building self confidence and helps stimulate creativity in children and adults alike.

I offer one on one lessons for guitar/bass/drums which is tailored to the students skill level, beginner to advanced.
I work with you to discover what drives you to learn to play your instrument and which teaching style suits you.
There are no requirements to pay for the terms outright, unlike lessons available through schools, and you can book your lessons around what suits you.

Available Lessons:

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  Guitar Lesson 30 mins - Book Now

  Better suited to younger students, busy adults.
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  Guitar Lesson 1 hour - Book Now

  Extra half an hour for more comprehensive or advanced students.
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  Drum Lesson 30 mins - Book Now

  Ideal for younger students and/or beginners.
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  Drum Lesson 1 hour - Book Now

  Extra half an hour for more comprehensive or advanced students.
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  Bass Guitar Lesson 30 mins - Book Now

  Ideal for younger students and/or beginners.
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  Bass Guitar Lesson 1 hour - Book Now

  Extra half an hour for more comprehensive or advanced students.
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  Open Instrument Exploration 30 mins - Book Now

  Are you or your child not sure which instrument suits?
  Book an open lesson to come and have a go on multiple instruments, and find out! :)
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  Learn to Record at Home 1 hour - Book Now

  Learn how to record yourself at home, add multiple tracks, use effects, create drum loops. Using DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) Reaper.
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  Recording (Half Day) - Book Now

  Demo recording for Solo artists, Singer songwriters, Duos and other small to medium artists.
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  Recording (Full Day) - Book Now

  Demo recording for Solo artists, Singer songwriters, Duos and other small to medium artists.

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  Songwriting 1.5 hours - Book Now

  Learn how to write song structure, melody, lyrics, build and maintain a library of ideas and much more.
  *Not suited to beginners.

Other Services:

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  Octopus Recording Services

  Demo recording for Solo artists, Singer songwriters, Duos and other small to medium artists.
  Click here for more info or Contact me to discuss your project requirements.
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  Guitar & Bass Restringing Service - Contact Me

  Strings worn or broken? Contact me to arrange a restring.
  You will need to purchase strings first, I can help you with this as well.

Tools:

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  Chord Finder

  Think you might have discovered a new chord or want to know what you have?
  Click here for the chord finder.
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  Scale Finder

  Look up and listen to scales in any key and 3 tunings.
  Click here for the scale finder.

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  Why You Should Tune Your Drums 22/02/2023 - 1640 views

  Tuning your drum kit is important for several reasons: Better sound: Tuning your drums ensures that each drum produces a clear and distinct pitch, allowing you to create a more musical and tonally ...
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  What Is A Guitar Delay Pedal And How To Use It. 16/03/2023 - 1952 views

  If you're a guitarist looking to add some new dimensions to your playing, a delay pedal is a great tool to consider. A delay pedal is a type of effects pedal that can replicate and manipulate the soun...
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  How To Remember Chord Shapes For Guitar 23/02/2023 - 2225 views

  Practice consistently: The more you practice chord shapes, the more familiar they will become. Practice playing chords regularly to help commit the shapes to muscle memory. Use visualization: Try v...