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

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Instruments Taught

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.

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Information About Pete

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

Pete's Feedback

Date Registered:13/01/2009
Date Last Logged In:09/01/2012
Total Amount Of Feedback:3
Total Positive Feedback:3     Av. 5.00/5.00
From Sue (5/5): Pete is a first rate teacher. He puts you at your ease and seems to have a gift for being able to 'tune in' to your level, ability and needs to provide a great teacher/ pupil relationship and environment for learning. The atmosphere is very relaxed, but condusive to learning. He never makes you feel that you may be lacking in ability and provides a very fun and positive experience, inspiring the desire to practice hard and improve to reach your full potential.

Sue

Reply from: Pete: Thank you.

From Andrew (5/5): A very friendly teacher who is considerate to very inexperienced players. He does not make you feel you are incapable of ever playing the Ukulele & gives plenty of encouragement and guidance. He is very enthusiastic about music & playing instruments.

From Lorna (5/5): I have found Pete to be a helpful and inspiring tutor… He has helped me find some suitable music to learn. I look forward to further lessons with him, and hopefully secure further confidence in playing the guitar.
Lorna Sandison

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