Prices:
60 Minute Guitar Lesson - £34.00p
45 Minute Guitar Lesson - £25.50p
30 Minute Guitar Lesson - £17.00p
Lessons are to be paid in blocks coinciding with school term time.
I do offer tuition during the summer break if required.
I do not offer free taster sessions or ad-hoc lessons.
email me directly to book or fill in form below: john_calcott@hotmail.com
What instruments do you teach?
I am an electric guitarist/bassist and have taught students up to diploma level. Stylistically I specialise in rock, blues, funk, country and fusion. I have many years of experience teaching all age ranges and abilities. I also teach music production, specialsing in Cubase.
Insurance and a DBS certificate?
As I work in local schools I require a DBS certificate and I'll be happy to show it to you when you come for your first lesson. I've been teaching for over twenty years now in educational establishments so have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. I am also a member of the Musicians Union which means that I have public liability insurance.
What is the guitar teaching setup?
Lessons take place in my conservatory that has a tiled roof and plenty of room. Students will be provided with an amp and lead but will be expected to bring their own guitar, I do have spares if required. There is side gate access leading directly to the teaching space and ample off road parking. If you wish to wait inside as your child has their lesson this is fine, the living room is an L shape that adjoins the conservatory so you will have semi privacy from my wife, child and two greyhounds!
What style are the lessons?
My teaching style is essentially student led, I don't adhere to any 'one size fits all system'. I will teach you what you want to learn and direct you on the right path to achieving your goals. If you would like to take the academic route and go through the grades, that is fine, just as it is to learn some of your favourite songs.