Information About John - Chatham teacher - (13 reviews)
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John offers a discount of 25% on their first / introductory lesson!
Guitar |
Hourly Fee | Online Lessons Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Intermediate | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Advanced | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Expert | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Casual | £20.00 | £18.00 |
Bass Guitar |
Hourly Fee | Online Lessons Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Intermediate | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Advanced | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Expert | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Casual | £20.00 | £18.00 |
Harmonica |
Hourly Fee | Online Lessons Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Intermediate | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Advanced | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Expert | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Casual | £20.00 | £18.00 |
Ukulele |
Hourly Fee | Online Lessons Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Intermediate | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Advanced | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Expert | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Casual | £20.00 | £18.00 |
Mandolin |
Hourly Fee | Online Lessons Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Intermediate | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Advanced | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Expert | £20.00 | £18.00 |
| Casual | £20.00 | £18.00 |
Banjo (5 string) |
Hourly Fee | Online Lessons Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £15.00 | £13.50 |
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Personal Description:
As a Dedicated Guitarist and Harmonica player with 26 years experience of One to One music tutoring for Beginners, Improvers and Advance players, you will find my lessons, Interesting, Enthusiastic, Hospitable and Fun.
Having been a self taught musician I have been through the challenges that beginners and improvers may have experienced, and can pass on a content of useful information such as dealing with stage fright and convincingly correcting mistakes whilst you play as you go along, Correct posture, Fretboard Navigation. Etc
With Harmonica Tuition in addition to Identifying scales, clean notes etc , Correct Breathing and Embouchure for warmer sounds is also introduced. My teaching philosophy for all instruments that I teach is, tailor made for the musical needs of the student NOT "One size fits all"
To keep my own guitar playing ability active I meet up with a team of experienced guitarists for structured jamming sessions
In addition to tutoring the Guitar I also teach the Mandolin, Ukulele and 5 String Banjo… I offer a First Lesson Discount 25% to ensure Student/Tutor compatibility. Also on offer for a limited time is a Christmas Reduction available from November the 1st 2025 discounted from my normal rates of £30 per hour down to £20 per hour (The offer ends 15th January 2026)
Tutoring Experience:
Over 25 years time served
Listed below. are reviews from former students
JohnK-658
13 Aug 2019
Guitar lessons
John is a very good guitar instructor there no pressure and you learn at your own pace the man is very talented thank you for a good lesson.
ShaunC-147
10 Jan 2019
A great learning experience
Had a great time learning Harmonica with John. Very informal/fun tuition (mainly me laughing at my attempts to emulate John). John kept the music theory information to a minimal level which was good for me but was very knowledgeable and was able to explain things I had read on Google etc regarding music theory e.g. playing Harmonica in different positions, Rule of 5ths etc.
Thoroughly recommend John to anyone wishing to learn the Harmonica or any of the other instruments he teaches.
ValerioB
10 Dec 2018
Good Harmonica teacher
John is a very passionate and experienced harmonica teacher. I enjoy his lessons and I recommend him to anyone who wishes to learn this instrument.
MamukaK
09 Dec 2018
Fun and interactive
John is teaching our 11 years old daughter and she has made very good progress. He is highly professional and his lessons are interactive and fun.
StephenS-457
07 Dec 2018
Great harmonica teacher
John taught me how to play the harmonica from scratch. His teaching style is patient and unhurried and he keeps the lessons varied and interesting. I have thoroughly enjoyed my sessions with John which were time well spent and good value for money. I recommend him.
HarryG-72
28 Nov 2018
Guitar lessons
Recommended. John has lots of musical experience with an easy going and flexible teaching style
SimonD-73
01 Feb 2018
Best music teacher in Kent
Superb music teacher. Highly recommended.
GrayWheel79-1
31 Jan 2018
My Guitar lessons with John
I've been with John for getting on for 2 years now and im extremely pleased with the tuition he gives.Hes very patient and moves along at my pace,im a very slow learner,but when i look back at when i first started learning to what learnt and what i can do now on the guitar,i couldn't be more pleased.
I wanted to learn the guitar as a hobby,John has understood that,and that is how i've progressed.
I couldn't praise John more and would definitely recommend John.
Ive started from knowing nothing and more than pleased with where i am now.
Tutoring Approach:
Easy to understand Introduction to the instrument,
Exploring and investigating playing techniques that will suit individual ability,
Encourage practice and how to glean music resources/inspiration from You Tube
Fret board Navigation
Understanding basic music theory
Tutor Resources: (free to download)
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- myguitarlessons.com (2016) - B.A.M.T in-house: Ongoing (Other) (✘ Not On File)
- Ashford Oaks School: (2016) - Safe guarding Children Module 4: Inhouse (Other) (✘ Not On File)
- Thanet Schools of Art (1968) - A level Art grade B (College) (✔ On File)
John's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 13 |
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| Total Other Feedback: (not shown) | 1 |
Stuart Read
In order to compliment the Mandolins tone, I use a well used accompanying procedure on accoustic guitar which makes an attractive sound combination. I think my student will agree. We are concentrating on "first position/open" chord shapes to match favourite songs which went very well. When Monica, to her satisfaction, has fully mastered all the "Open" chords I would like, with her permission, to progress further onto the second position chords and some soloing in the Country and Western style. All this would be done @ a comfortable pace.