Geoff, Guitar Tutor
Geoff has been teaching guitar since 2010 meaning he has a wealth of experience teaching all ages and ability levels. His main focus in lessons is to get the student to enjoy their time with the instrument and to relax into their playing. This leads to fun and enjoyable lessons that are mutually very productive and rewarding!
Geoff also likes to ensure that technique is not overlooked, showing not just where to place the body to play but HOW as well. This helps gives his students the ability to play almost anything within their ability level and ensures faster progress in the future.
Geoff has many years experience as an individual needs assistant and teaching assistant in a variety of schools. He worked for several years at St John’s College (an independent specialist school in Brighton) where he helped students with learning disabilities express themselves through songwriting, playing instruments, recording and performing live. Geoff was particularly pleased to help a young person with social anxiety and mental health issues to perform two songs live on stage at the Concorde 2 in Brighton
Geoff is currently studying for a BA in Modern Music at Waterbear University in Brighton.
He enjoys teaching most styles of guitar (as he enjoys listening to them all!) but likes to focus on pop, punk, rock and blues.
KEY TUTOR FACTS
Many years experience of teaching guitar
Studying Modern Music at university
Background in teaching at mainstream and specialist schools
Enjoys all musical styles with a special interest in pop, punk, rock and blues
Keen skateboarder - and, yes, he can kickflip
GEOFF’S THOUGHTS ON TUTORING
“There are no wrong notes or wrong answers! Music, as with every art form, is about free expression. You can't do it wrong!”
OUR THOUGHTS ON GEOFF
Geoff’s high energy and passion for all things guitar is hard to resist! Geoff is very good at finding out what his pupils’ interests are and using this knowledge to enhance his lessons and inspire his pupils.
As with all our tutors, Geoff is fully DBS certified.
INTERESTED IN TUITION WITH GEOFF?
If you’d like to find out more about tuition with Geoff, or any of our other tutors, please complete the form below or call Rhiannon on 07472 521161.