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Learn the music you love

1-to-1 lessons in music production, guitar, piano, music theory and composition, bass and ukulele, in my Maidenhead studio, at your home in London, or online.

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At your homeLondonI come to you, across central and west London. Starting from £130 per hour, travel included.Book in London My studioMaidenheadA private recording studio on the High Street. £80 per hour.Book in Maidenhead AnywhereOnlineOver video, wherever you are, with short clips of what we covered after each lesson. £80 per hour.Book online

How I teach

Lessons built around you

I don’t teach sight-reading or formal classical training. Instead, I help you build an intuitive understanding of music, through how it is put together: intervals, harmony and modes. The goal is a way of thinking that lets you compose, produce or play any kind of music.

  • Songs you already loveWe start with the music you listen to.More

    I can work out most songs on the first listen, then arrange them to suit your level, starting simple and getting closer to the record as you improve.

  • How music worksNo grade exams. How music fits together.More

    Lessons focus on how music fits together, from chords and rhythm to scales, modes and the fretboard, so you can learn any song and improvise over it.

  • A state-of-the-art studioPerformance, production and recording.More

    My studio on Maidenhead High Street is set up for performance, production and recording, with every instrument you need to learn. When you’re ready, we record you properly, and you leave with a produced track of your own.

  • Beginners to professionalsEvery lesson adapted to your needs and goals.More

    My students range from complete beginners trying music as a hobby to professional musicians and well-known names who want to improve their craft.

Instruments

What I teach

  • Music productionAbleton Live, Logic Pro, Reaper and more. Song structure, sound design, MIDI, samples, mixing and recording.
  • GuitarElectric, acoustic and classical, on 6, 7 and 8 strings, from first chords to advanced technique.
  • PianoChords, songs, and working songs out yourself.
  • Music theory and compositionHow music is built, songwriting, and writing music for film and games.
  • BassGroove, technique and locking in with a drummer.
  • UkuleleA friendly first instrument, especially for younger players.

Lessons are 1-to-1 and last an hour.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are lessons for?

Children, teenagers and adults, from complete beginners to advanced players. For younger students, learning the songs they actually listen to is what keeps them practising.

Do you teach grade exams or sight-reading?

No. I teach applied theory: chords, scales, modes and how they fit together, so you understand what you play and can work out any song yourself. It’s how I learned, and it lets you play any style.

How long are lessons, and what do they cost?

Lessons last an hour. At your home in London they start from £130, which includes my travel, and I’ll confirm the exact figure for your area before we start. In my Maidenhead studio and online, they’re £80.

What happens in the first lesson?

We talk about the music you love and what you’d like to be able to play, then get straight into it. You’ll leave with something to practise and a plan for the weeks ahead.

Can I record a track with you?

Yes. When you’re ready, we record and produce a track together in my studio, so you have something finished to share.

Ready to start?

Next, pick a location

Then send a short message. I usually reply within 24 hours.