Guitar / Bass Lessons in Schools
About The Lessons
I am also available to teach in local primary and secondary schools either 1-or-1 or more commonly in small groups. Typically I offer 30 minute lessons, for individuals or groups of 2-3, during school time. School staff are welcome to take on as little or as much admin as they like, but very little is required as I can on take responsibility for payment directly with the parents and provide all paperwork (application forms etc). All I need is an available room!
Obviously each school’s needs and facilities vary, so rates can be flexible. I have taught lessons at Bohunt School (Liphook), Bourne Community College (Southbourne), Downsbrook Middle School (Worthing), Jesse Younghusbands School (Chichester) and The Academy (Selsey).
Rates and lesson times can be flexible depending on the specific needs/facilities of the school. But whatever arrangement you are happy with, rest assured it will be better value than the West Sussex Music Service!
Groups are normally between 2-3 pupils who are matched based on ability, and to a lesser extent age. Individual 1-on-1 lessons are also available (usually 20-30 mins)
I have a fully extended DBS/CRB including the update service
In addition to my experience with private teaching and in schools, I have previously taught in schools with West Sussex Music Service which I left in order to provide a better service at a better rate.
I enjoy encouraging young people to find creativity and confidence in building their musical skills and broadening their outlook and general prospects, and tend to take a friendly yet structured approach to maximise both enjoyment and productivity of the lessons. I teach using guitar tabulature and include music theory, encouraging development of both aural and technical skills, which aid the student not just musically but in other areas of education and school life.
Teaching Experience
I have a broad range of musical knowledge and experience developed over many years (see Jim). In addition to my previous teaching experience privately and in schools, I have worked for the West Sussex Music Service teaching guitar in schools for a number of years and left in order to offer a better service at a more affordable rate! I have also worked with young people through running regular music workshops within local churches, and singing in Sunday school meetings, where the children are very responsive and enthusiastic.
Contact Jim
Please do not hesitate to get in contact should you require the services of a well-rounded, experienced guitar teacher at an exceptional rate for the pupils or to arrange for me to attend an assembly to ignite and gauge interest.