Pete's Tutor Profile, Bourne Violin teacher, Bourne Guitar teacher, Bourne Banjo (4 string) teacher, Bourne Ukulele teacher, Bourne Mandolin teacher, Bourne Melodeon teacher

Violin
Beginner - £18.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £18.00 p.h.
Casual - £18.00 p.h.

Guitar
Beginner - £18.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £18.00 p.h.
Casual - £18.00 p.h.

Banjo (4 string)
Beginner - £18.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £18.00 p.h.
Casual - £18.00 p.h.

Ukulele
Beginner - £18.00 p.h.
Casual - £18.00 p.h.

Mandolin
Beginner - £18.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £18.00 p.h.
Casual - £18.00 p.h.

Melodeon
Beginner - £18.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £18.00 p.h.
Casual - £18.00 p.h.

Personal Description: I am a folk musician, having played acoustic guitar and mandolin for 40 years, melodeon (english button accordeon) for 30, fiddle for 20 and tenor banjo & ukulele for 10. I have much experience of folk & acoustic music of various kinds. I have run folk clubs, currently run a monthly acoustic music session, play fiddle, melodeon & piano in in 2 ceilidh bands, am the caller for a 3rd, and the Musical Director of a Quire (vocal, strings & woodwind). I run an online diary of folk activities in my area.

Tutoring Experience: I have been giving music lessons on a paid basis for 5 years, and before that conducted week-long music workshops at Folk Festivals for many years.

Tutoring Approach: I do not teach for Grades or music exams. Each pupil is free to progress at his or her own speed. For guitar & uke, the basis of most styles is learning to play chords, although I can teach guitar fingerpicking styles like clawhammer as well, but not classical guitar. For fiddle, mandolin, tenor banjo & melodeon, learning to read music is a good idea to be able to pick more tunes up - I can teach that at the same time if needed, or teach by ear without it. People say that I am enthusiastic about music. Parents are free to sit in the music room or next door. I have successfully taught from 8 year olds to 75 year olds, and many skill levels from complete beginners upwards.

Qualifications:

• 2011: Many years experience - n/a (Other)

Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes
CRB Check: Yes