DRUMS : GUITAR : BASS : KEYBOARDS : PRACTICE : VOCAL : DRAMA

Bren Travis is a well-established professional musician with 15 years teaching experience. I work quickly to improve the playing and creativity of an enthusiastic student, focusing on live improvisational skills, techniques, soloing, and a practical understanding of usable theory. Song writing techniques accompany ear-training, which allows a musician to hear a song or melody, then process it quickly, before playing it on the instrument instantly.

I am a fully qualified lecturer of Music Theory and have played Guitar, Piano & Bass for 23 years. My aim is to offer the lessons I wish I could have taken when I was learning to play with a live band. I teach all styles of music and levels of skill. Whether you're new to playing and want to learn to rock, or you're an experienced player who is stuck in a rut, I can help your creativity and originality.

GUITAR ALL AGES

Electric & acoustic guitar taught
Music theory, all grades, including modes and scales
Play all styles including blues, funk, rock, pop, classical
Can teach two guitarists or a guitarist and bassist simultaneously

Also Available: Ear training and pitching intervals
Soloing and special techniques
Live improvisation
Track study
Fast ‘set list’ learning
Song writing including arrangement and vocal melody
Guitar jam, with bass & drums (Rock School style)

Also teaches: Bass guitar and keyboards

BASS ALL AGES

Electric, acoustic & fretless bass
Music theory, all grades, including modes and scales
Play all styles including blues, funk, rock, pop, classical
Can teach bassist & guitarist simultaneously

Also Available:

Ear training and pitching intervals
Soloing and special techniques including slap, hammer-ons etc
Walking bass, jazz scales, arpeggios, chords, melody etc
Live improvisation
Track study
Fast ‘set list’ learning
Song writing including arrangement and vocal melody
Bass jam, with guitar & drums (Rock School style)

Also teaches: Guitar and keyboards

KEYBOARD ALL AGES

Ideal for any age, beginner to intermediate
Music theory, including modes and scales
Play all styles including blues, rock, pop, classical

Also Available:Ear training and pitching intervals
Live improvisation
Track study
Fast ‘set list’ learning
Song writing including arrangement and vocal melody
Keyboard jamming, with guitar/bass & drums (Rock School style)

Phone 01274 599774

BEN is.....19 years old.11 years of guitar playing experience.

Studying a degree in music at Leeds University.

Acheived Grade 8 guitar and theory.

Played in bands ranging from classical to jazz, rock and metal.

I offer tuition in electric, acoustic and classical guitar and music theory from beginner to advanced levels.

Styles – All styles. Specialising in: Rock, Jazz, Metal, Classical, Blues, Fusion.

· Exams – Graded exam entries for any exam board. I also have lots of experience with passing auditions and exams to get into musical institutions.

· Preferences –I create personal lesson plans using modern teaching approaches so that you can achieve your musical goals as quickly as possible. Whether it be to play along to your favourite songs or play live with a band I will help you to get where you want to be.

· Techniques – I teach all traditional and contemporary techniques including: Finger style, flat picking, sweep picking, legato, rhythm, lead, improvisation skills and ear training. I also teach basic to advanced theoretical concepts for use in improvisation and songwriting.

· Bands – I have years of experience playing with other musician’s and can offer help to guitarists who have the specific aim of forming a band or would like help improving their playing for a band.

I work closely with students to get real results whilst making learning fun.

STEVE is a 49yr old experienced drummer and teacher, 35 years’ performing and 10 yrs teaching under his belt. He holds a Rock school qualification with distinction at grade 8, grade 5 music theory plus a certificate in jazz studies gained at Leeds college of music and studied with 2 of the countries leading drum tutors and has an ongoing commitment to personal private studies.

He has held many residencies in clubs & cabaret venues, played in numerous groups covering all styles, from Rock to Jazz and has appeared on several P&O cruise ships.

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED (All ages)

I offer full tuition in reading music and playing drums from beginner to advanced and performance standard. I believe in giving a thorough grounding in all basic technique and theory developing skills and knowledge which can be applied to all styles leading to good progress and realisation of full musical potential.

STYLES - Full range of styles covered from rock, funk & pop to blues and jazz, latin, show & cabaret to name just a few. Also includes a historical study of the influential drummers,past and present in all styles.

EXAMS - Graded exam entries for both Rock School and Trinity Boards if required, (100% success rate over many years)

PREFERENCES – I try to gear all tuition towards the individual and the specific needs of each pupil. This is regardless of styles or grades required.

TECHNIQUES – I teach a wide range of hand and foot techniques, in order to provide students with the facility to play the music they aspire to. This will include wrist and finger control, push/pull technique, rebound strokes independency and double bass drums techniques (if required), reading music, counting and rudimental studies etc.

Where ever possible, I encourage students to play along with a music backing track, either from my own collection or from students own CD’s.

BANDS - For those who have bands of their own I can offer advice on playing with other musicians, developing effective drum parts and improvisation

AVAILABILITY - I teach on several days of the week, offering both daytime and evening lessons, so there should be a time available whatever your needs.

As a teacher I am enthusiastic, friendly, professional and well liked by my students of all ages from 6 to 60! Ultimately I believe that learning should be an enjoyable and fun experience, geared to the specific needs and ability of my students.

Phone/Fax: Shop - 01274599774 Mobile – 07837 630585

ALEX is ...17 years old and has been playing for 7 years.

Studying music at A-level has taught voluntarily at Guiseley school for a year. Good passes from grades 1-7 (merit / distinction).Plays in a band covering rock, pop and funk styles. Has played in a local jazz group at several bandstands.Plays gigs at local pubs and parties

I can offer tuition in reading music and playing drums from beginner to advanced standard. I believe in laying a foundation in rudiments and basic technique.

As a drummer my main influences have been Nathan Followill (KOL), Chad Smith (RHCP) and Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys). I believe in listening to a wide range of music styles in order to become a rounded player.

· Styles – Large range of styles covered from rock to funk, blues and jazz.

· Exams – Graded exam entries for Rock School.

· Preferences – I like to tailor fit tuition to the individual. I encourage pupils to play along to their favourite tracks and am happy to work out drum parts with them.

· Techniques – I teach a range of hand and foot techniques, in order for the pupil to play the music they aspire to. This includes wrist and finger control and rebound stroke independency. I teach rudiments, reading music, counting etc. I offer advice on how to play certain styles too.

· Bands – For those who play in a band I can offer advice on playing with other musicians, improvisation and on how to develop drum parts.

I teach in a friendly, informal way and strive to make lessons fun as well as educational!

Phone 01274 599774

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www.elliluha.co.uk

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