Welcome
I'm a busy musician and music teacher based in West Totton, Hampshire, easily accessible from the West of Southampton and also the East New Forest. With over 17 years of experience as a music tutor, I offer fun, engaging and flexible tuition to beginner and intermediate players of all ages. I always aim to ensure that my lessons offer the most rewarding experience possible.
If you're looking for piano lessons, keyboard lessons or bass guitar lessons, please take a look at one of the dedicated pages of this site to find out more about my teaching philosophy. I teach one-to-one lessons at home in my fully-equipped music studio, where students benefit from a variety of instruments and range of playing material. And for those who live more remotely, or simply prefer to learn from the comfort of their own home, I teach live, online video lessons using Skype.
To discuss any specific requirements or anything not covered on this site, or to book a trial lesson, please get in touch using any of the details I've provided on my contact page.
A little bit of background...
I started learning piano at the age of seven. Taking to the instrument quickly, I progressed through the ABRSM classical exams. At 13 I took up the double bass to fill a role in the school orchestra and, soon after, diversified my playing to join a jazz band. Around this time I also started playing acoustic guitar. At 17 I picked up electric bass, quickly transferring my double bass skills and satisfying my inner rock star by joining a band!
At school I took GCSE and A-Level music. At university I took this to degree level, gaining a 2.1 with honours in music and sound engineering. After graduation I continued music performance through a number of orchestras and bands, and currently play bass in a successful wedding and function band, The Reason.
I took on my first piano students while still at school and now teach all three instruments on which I also perform. I tailor lessons to each individual's requirements. I have tutored some through ABRSM and Rock School grade exams for academic progress. For others, I simply enable them with an enjoyable new hobby.
In addition to instrumental teaching, I also have experience providing coaching for music theory exams. I am also available for instruction and consultation in professional audio recording and techniques. If this is of interest to you, please don't hesitate to contact me.