Classes

Wednesdays (Evening)
Binfield, Newbold Primary,
RG42 4AH.		Wednesday (Afternoon) East Reading,
Community AF CIC,
RG1 3QA.		Fridays – Binfield,
(RFI),
RG42 4JZ.
17:00 : 3-6s
Musicianship (30m), £75/term (10 sessions).		TBC17:00 : Guitar 1C (30m), £90/term (10 sessions).
17:30 : Guitar 1A (30m), £90/term (10 sessions).17:30 : Guitar 2C (45m), £125/term (10 sessions).
18:00 : Guitar 2A (45m), £125/term (10 sessions).18:15 : Guitar 3C (45m), £125/term (10 sessions).
19:00 : Guitar 4C (45m), £125/term (10 sessions).
*One-to-one lessons can also be organised for those that want to work upon something to specific. If that’s the case please email me with the details.

Rates

  • 3-6s Musicianship £7.50 (£75 p/term)
  • 30 Minute Groups £9 (£90 p/term)
  • 45 Minute Groups £12.50 (£125 p/term)
  • 30 Minutes 1-2-1: £25
  • 1 Hour 1-2-1: £40
  • 1 Hour Visits: £60
  • Discounts on group classes for younger siblings (20% for Guitar, 50% for Musicianship).

For information on my experience, training and principles please refer to my biography.

Guitar Classes

  • My guitar lessons are based around my own methodology that utilises the Kodály movable-do system.
  • Group 1 is aimed at absolute beginners of the approximate age of 6 – 8.
  • Progression is provided through stages 2, 3, 4 etc…
  • Participants will require 3/4 sized classical guitar, a guitarists footstool and a music stand for practicing at home.
  • I will supply the written materials.

*Links provided are just my recommendations and bargains can be found online (Facebook Marketplace, Ebay and Gumtree)… 2nd-hand guitars can be bought locally and cheaply for much less… Try and get something that at least stays in-tune and makes a decent sound though!

Musicianship Classes

  • Young children learn musical skills through songs, games and movement.
  • I use the Kodály “movable-do” system as well as rhythm syllables and stick notation to teach fundamental listening and reading skills as early as possible.
  • We cover songs from the Colourstrings “Singing Rascals” books, which are used in many of the Colourstrings instrumental tuition books.
  • There are props and toys and musical instruments.
  • I also provide parents with guidance on how to raise musical children in the sessions (as much as time allows).
  • Parents accompany their child/children and full participation is necessary.