Banjo (4 string) Teachers and Banjo (4 string) Lessons

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Chris

Newcastle

Violin, Guitar, Banjo (4 string)

Bachelors: BSC Folk and Traditional (2008)

part of folk works educational program. Music tutors should inspire. If you don't feel inspired to practice you then I am not doing my job properly! I teach predominantly by ear but provide recordings and notation to material learnt in lessons. I tailor a lot of exercises to help pupils develop quickly in areas they tend to struggle. Typical Lesson Begin with stretches Learn exercises related to the current piece. Learn the piece, write out...

(6 reviews)

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Pete

Bourne

Violin, Guitar, Banjo (4 string), Ukulele, Mandolin, Melodeon

Other: Many years experience (2011)

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...

(5 reviews)

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Mike

Smethwick

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo (4 string), Banjo (5 string), Mandolin

Bachelors: 2:1 BSc Music and Mathematics (1998)

A musician and teacher who loves helping people to engage with their instruments better and fulfil their musical potential. I have taught guitar since 1995, becoming a full-time musician and teacher in 2003. I will travel to students' houses within a half-hour radius (i.e. Bromsgrove, Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield… etc.), or you're welcome to come to my home in Smethwick, near Smethwick Old Church....

(2 reviews)

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Gordon

Sandwich

Tin Whistle, Banjo (4 string), Mandolin

Bachelors: Education and Social Policy (1990)

guitar and low whistle (unfortunately, these instruments do not appear on the list :o(. I have worked in education for over twenty years, as a lecturer, tutor or researcher. I have worked in further, higher, adult and prison education, as well privately tutoring music learners. My 'approach' is really more of an attitude: I like to create a relaxed, friendly and encouraging learning environment, whilst simultaneously communicating (I hope) a passion for the music and...

(2 reviews)

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Cai

Chichester

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Ukulele, Banjo (4 string), Composition

Bachelors: BMus (Hons) Music Performance (2014)

Gosport area as a peripatetic guitar, ukulele and drum teacher. He prides himself on being great with children and adult learners as well as his flexible teaching style. Cai's approach to music tuition is both highly structured and student focused. Lessons generally highly goal focused but also fun and light hearted. I also teach a number of specialisms that guitarists often struggle with including reading standard notation (instead of just tabs or chord charts), mechanics...

(1 reviews)

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William Aidan

Manchester

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo (5 string), Banjo (4 string), Music Theory, Composition

Bachelors: BMus (Hons) Music (First) (2015)

6 or not, and have plenty of experience teaching beginners from scratch. I'm currently doing a masters in music composition and offer tuition in music theory, composition, songwriting and improvisation which can be integrated into instrumental lessons or taught on their own. My lessons have a creative focus - always applying what is being learned to a creative activity, just as you wouldn't learn to read without also learning to write. This is particularly beneficial...

(1 reviews)

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Nicholas

Norwich

Mandolin, Music Theory, Banjo (4 string)

Bachelors: BMus First Class Honours (2010)

to teach players of any level from beginners to advanced. I can focus on tune playing, accompaniment and all aspects of technique. My emphasis in learning any instrument is listening to, understanding and enjoying the music made on the instrument. Training a students musical ear and ability to understand what they hear is a primary focus in my lessons, with limited aid of tablature and sheet music to start off with. Once this has been...

(1 reviews)

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Roy

Ilkley

Guitar, Music Theory, Banjo (4 string), Banjo (5 string)

Professional: Diploma Business Analysis (2011)

them to understand how chords are built, the meaning of time signatures and keys etc. To encourage performance, and to develop a 'musical' diary I record students both playing solo and with me accompanying. Where appropriate, and particularly for tenor banjo, I record backing tracks for the students to play along with at home. To maintain a balance of technique and interest, I encourage students to suggest songs they may wish to learn. I then...

(1 reviews)

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Addie

Wick

Violin, Guitar, Accordion, Keyboard, Music Theory, Banjo (4 string)

Other: Grade 8 Theory (1982)

Qualifications Theory of Music Grades 1-8 with Associated Board and also Trinity College Instruments: Violin / Fiddle. Piano Accordion / Button Accordion. Guitar / Banjo. Keyboard. Music Theory Over 30 years teaching experience of all ages Genre/Style(s): Basics and various styles of music Ability Levels: Beginners to Advanced...

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Thomas

Newcastle

Piano, Banjo (4 string), Mandolin, Music Theory

Bachelors: BmusFolkandTraditionalMusic (2015)

my students. WIth a broad repertoire, I am able to provide tuition in a range of styles on the instruments that I play, depending on what is desired. I highly value aural learning (playing by ear) and like to encourage this style of playing, but am also able to provide written music for everything that I teach and have a great knowledge of music theory. My ultimate aim is to improve technical ability, repertoire and...

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Levels We Offer For Banjo (4 string) Lessons: Beginner banjo, Intermediate banjo, Advanced banjo, Casual banjo

Whether you are completely new to the banjo and seeking private tuition to get you started, or are a somewhat experienced player requiring lessons to help you further your level of ability, First Tutors: Music can assist you in finding a banjo tutor best suited to your personal needs. Our tutors are able to provide tuition for a variety of age ranges, from primary students through to adult learners, as well as those undertaking general music & various grade examinations.

Although the banjo is perhaps one of the less popular instruments for which people seek tuition, it is by no means out of favour! First Tutors: Music's comprehensive online database of music teachers means you can locate a banjo tutor in your local area who is able to provide lessons to the standard you require. Regardless of whether you've never picked up a banjo before in your life, or have spent the last several years perfecting your playing, constructive, professional private music tuition is just a click away!

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