Nick

I am a Senior International Examiner for London College Of Music/University of West London.
For many years I was Lead Tutor for Rock & Pop Development with the Blackburn with Darwen Music Service. This involved working with teachers covering over 900 pupils in Primary, Secondary & 6th Form colleges, to develop the learning of all styles of rock & pop instruments. I wrote the complete Internal Award Exam Syllabus for Guitar & Bass for the Borough, and developed the Music Ambassadors. I also help with training new Examiners for RGT-London College of Music, and write articles for the Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Society.

Tutoring Experience

I have over 40 years teaching experience and currently teach & provide support to pupils for G.C.S.E & ‘A’ level performance, composition, theory, Music ICT, plus write & deliver courses for Gifted & Talented pupils.
I have three books of Classical guitar compositions published by CORDA music, and am registered with the RGT, NME & Rockschool to prepare pupils if required for exams in Classical/Acoustic/Bass/Electric guitar, 5 String Banjo, Irish Tenor Banjo, Mandolin and Ukulele. I also enter pupils for the Associated Exam Board & Trinity College exams. I teach Associated Exam Board theory & R.G.T/London College Rock/Pop theory exams. My teaching has recently been Quality Assured through the Blackburn with Darwen Music Hub, and I hold the enhanced DBS clearance. In January 2015 I was awarded ‘Experienced Exam Tutor’ status by the RGT, for continued success with pupils in the exams.

Tutoring Approach

My approach is to provide structured learning tailored to the needs of the pupil, in a friendly, supportive and encouraging way.