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About John
Modern approaches to making music in a collaborative online setting.
My teaching focus reflects 20 years of experience in the music industry as musical director, keyboard player, guitarist, bass player, composer, performer, improviser and producer/mixer/arranger.
As a result, my approach is multi-disciplinary. I specialise in pop, rock, and music for image (soundtracks and film scores). My approach is led by you, meaning that we will build on what you already know and help you to become more fully-engaged with your own creative process.
For the beginner/improver level, I recommend weekly or fortnightly sessions.
For advanced students, fortnightly or monthly is usually best in order to allow you time to work on projects in between sessions.
For our first session it's good if you can bring something that you are already working on or a particular issue that is challenging you. I prefer to generate content based on what your unique needs are rather than giving each student the same exercises to work on.
If you’re interested in beginning or improving the following elements, get in touch.
PERFORMANCE:
Keyboards/Piano
Guitar/Bass
Improvisation/instant composition
TECHNICAL:
Using and programming synthesisers and soft-synths
Using DAWs for studio or live application
Understanding basics of sound – onstage and in the studio
CREATIVE:
Songwriting/Composition
Orchestration for small to medium-size bands
Working within other creative disciplines – TV/Film/Theatre/Radio
If you are already working in music and are looking for further professional development, please see / / Advanced Tuition / / below
Advanced Tuition:
Are you looking for progression in ANY of the areas below?
(These online sessions are aimed towards the working musician who already has some experience of gigging / touring / recording.)
PERFORMANCE
Approaches to performance
Improving your playing
Exploring other styles
Working successfully with other musicians
Using FX pedals live
Using MIDI
Using softsynths live and in the studio
Synthesis (ADSR etc)
How to use different F...
My teaching focus reflects 20 years of experience in the music industry as musical director, keyboard player, guitarist, bass player, composer, performer, improviser and producer/mixer/arranger.
As a result, my approach is multi-disciplinary. I specialise in pop, rock, and music for image (soundtracks and film scores). My approach is led by you, meaning that we will build on what you already know and help you to become more fully-engaged with your own creative process.
For the beginner/improver level, I recommend weekly or fortnightly sessions.
For advanced students, fortnightly or monthly is usually best in order to allow you time to work on projects in between sessions.
For our first session it's good if you can bring something that you are already working on or a particular issue that is challenging you. I prefer to generate content based on what your unique needs are rather than giving each student the same exercises to work on.
If you’re interested in beginning or improving the following elements, get in touch.
PERFORMANCE:
Keyboards/Piano
Guitar/Bass
Improvisation/instant composition
TECHNICAL:
Using and programming synthesisers and soft-synths
Using DAWs for studio or live application
Understanding basics of sound – onstage and in the studio
CREATIVE:
Songwriting/Composition
Orchestration for small to medium-size bands
Working within other creative disciplines – TV/Film/Theatre/Radio
If you are already working in music and are looking for further professional development, please see / / Advanced Tuition / / below
Advanced Tuition:
Are you looking for progression in ANY of the areas below?
(These online sessions are aimed towards the working musician who already has some experience of gigging / touring / recording.)
PERFORMANCE
Approaches to performance
Improving your playing
Exploring other styles
Working successfully with other musicians
Using FX pedals live
Using MIDI
Using softsynths live and in the studio
Synthesis (ADSR etc)
How to use different F...
