Who are my lessons for?
If you're intermediate-ready*, an intermediate player, a semi-professional player or a developing professional player, my lessons are suited to you.
For more detailed lesson information, please read the Information Pack.
For more detailed lesson information, please read the Information Pack.
Minimum Requirements (Intermediate-ready)
*Below is a definition of being Intermediate-Ready
I realise this is subjective, but this is my own definition
✔ Can tune a guitar with a chromatic tuner
✔ Knows all major and minor open chords
✔ Can transition between open chords smoothly
✔ Can play basic strumming patterns without stopping
✔ Practices regularly and has intrinsic motivation
✔ Can physically the four play bar chord shapes below even if not by name
I realise this is subjective, but this is my own definition
✔ Can tune a guitar with a chromatic tuner
✔ Knows all major and minor open chords
✔ Can transition between open chords smoothly
✔ Can play basic strumming patterns without stopping
✔ Practices regularly and has intrinsic motivation
✔ Can physically the four play bar chord shapes below even if not by name
Just to be clear, these are minimum requirements. I also take on students who are well beyond this stage.
Can you play these four bar chord shapes?
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These four shapes are what are known as E Shapes and A Shapes in both their major and minor forms.
You don't need to know their names or understand the CAGED system, you just need to be able to physically play them (with all the intended strings sounding clear) and be able to change change between both bar chords and open chords.
This means you have overcome the physical aspects of a beginner and are intermediate-ready.
You don't need to know their names or understand the CAGED system, you just need to be able to physically play them (with all the intended strings sounding clear) and be able to change change between both bar chords and open chords.
This means you have overcome the physical aspects of a beginner and are intermediate-ready.
FAQ: Why don’t you teach absolute beginners?
I specialise in working with students who already have the basics in place and have overcome many of the physical hurdles of a complete beginner. This allows me to concentrate my resources and expertise in specific areas, rather than try to be a jack of all trades and spread myself too thinly. Intermediate, Semi Professional and Developing Professional levels are areas where my training and professional experience are best utilised.
I specialise in working with students who already have the basics in place and have overcome many of the physical hurdles of a complete beginner. This allows me to concentrate my resources and expertise in specific areas, rather than try to be a jack of all trades and spread myself too thinly. Intermediate, Semi Professional and Developing Professional levels are areas where my training and professional experience are best utilised.