I can offer bass guitar lessons to advanced levels of competence, guitar lessons from beginners to intermediate levels, music theory for improvising musicians on any instrument, and band musicianship group sessions. Examples of my bass guitar and guitar playing are available to listen to on the Performance page of this website. I am a member of the Musicians Union and have an Enhanced DBS Certificate and Public Liability Insurance.
Previous Experience
I have previously taught beginners group guitar lessons for More Music In Morecambe, Band Musicianship sessions for adults with social isolation, unemployment and mental health issues for Start In Salford, acted as Musical Director and sole instrumental tutor for Atherton Community Band, which performed at a Chinese lantern parade and at Christmas carol concerts, teaching guitar, keyboards and drums, taught double bass and bass guitar at a local music shop in Bolton, delivered class lessons for Wigan and Leigh College as a work placement, and have also over many years taught private students on bass guitar and guitar. I currently teach guitar lessons for Wigan Council Music Service teaching in local schools, several of my students having performed at school events, I currently teach an adult beginners guitar group lesson at a local community centre, I have taught many private one to one home students on guitar and bass guitar, and more recently I have delivered sessions for Bolton At Home's Manbassadors project for men experiencing social isolation or other issues.