Simon Taylor is able to offer tuition on both acoustic and electric instruments. Simon teaches contemporary and classical guitar styles and the practical application of music theory.
Acoustic and electric, blues, rock, pop styles and jazz etc. I teach Classical to intermediate/advanced level.
With young beginners I recommend working with a classical method book to learn to read music, master the basics and develop good technique. For adult beginners who don’t wish to study classical, I typically focus on building chord knowledge and strumming confidence, as well as learning simple melody lines, using well known tunes.
Acoustic or electric playing, developing strumming patterns, picking technique, chordal knowledge & improvisation. We study different scales, more complex chord forms and explore different musical styles.
As well as furthering technical ability, I teach theory, harmony, improvisation and aim to give an overall understanding of the fretboard.
My approach to teaching is aimed at encouraging and supporting my students, but most importantly, enjoyment. I encourage creativity and expression through experimentation, playing by ear and improvisation with a view to developing general musicianship. I gear lessons to the individual students ability and areas of interest.
I teach from my home. My fees are £30 per 45 minute lesson. In certain circumstances I can travel to students close to Oswestry for an additional fee.