Tuition &
Education
I care about your development
I really do consider myself to be an experienced and insightful music teacher of around 25 years. I have taught peripatetically in schools (up to fifty 1-1 students per week!), am presently a lecturer with a B-Tec College (Bournemouth Academy of Modern Music), have conducted group clinics and learning events, and also have my own private students (many of whom are industry professionals and some of whom are now teachers themselves). Find out more on the previous page, if you feel. As for your journey...
My philosophy is simple... Learn, repeat, apply and create. My specialities are within the fields of improvisation and also preparing students for performance, audition and graded scenarios. This is not suitable for everybody, so I like to start with the end in mind. If you can be clear on where you want to be, I can show you how to get there. I cannot do the work for you, but I will guide you with my relative experience and show you how to organise and measure your practice. ​Learning is bespoke, although many have gone before you, your own musical expression may be as unique as your own finger prints... Let's uncover it together?
What Are You Getting?
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Twenty-five or so years of 1-1 and group teaching experience.
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RSL Awards International Music Examiner since 2011.
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Author of Self-Published learning tools.
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A bespoke approach, catered to your needs.
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Pro Sideman and Session player, gigs in many countries.
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Zoom or Face-to-face sessions available to suit you.
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Exam, performance and audition preparation is a speciality.
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Jazz, Pop, Rock & many more guitar styles.
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Multi-Instrumentalist with a varied background.
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Yoga and psychology influenced teaching philosophy.
"Mike’s tuition laid the foundations for my career as a performing musician. His workshops gave me critical experience and education in making music, both as a soloist, and as part of an ensemble. His versatility with styles makes him a fantastic tutor & mentor for players just starting out, or professionals looking to hone their craft."
Elijah Jeffery
Royal Welsh College
"Mike was a great tutor for me. He offered an amazing insight into the industry and helped me find my feet with gigging and playing in different live scenarios. He was incredibly supportive and has helped me further my career as a musician."
Bailey Hopton
Studying at BIMM
"Mike was my teacher for 3 years, helping me to earn distinctions in my grade 5 & 8 exams. He is a brilliant and highly supportive teacher who always pushed me to be better. My tuition led me to many great musical opportunities, helping provide me with the skills I now use myself as a teacher".
Max Copsey
Music Teacher
"Mike is a very good teacher. I really like his teaching methods. He’s very patient and good at explaining something I don’t understand even over zoom. He was very helpful at preparing me for my guitar exam."
Isla McPhail
Year 9 Student
"He is a fantastic teacher. He really enthused and motivated my son, Tom. Mike has great teaching techniques and is a brilliant communicator. Tom really looked forward to and loved his lessons... We would definitely recommend him..."
Ailsa, for Tom Porteous.
A-Level Music Student.
"Mike has been the most nurturing and supportive tutor for our son. So kind and patient, we have seen our son’s confidence and ability grow so much with fantastic results in his Gradings. He has taken his enthusiasm and helped develop it into a passion.".
Rebecca Linget
Year 9 Parent
A Guide To Pricing
Bespoke and discounted options also available on request.
I have been known to barter, just ask...
£30
​Beginner-Intermediate
Single Session (30 mins)
A 1-1 in person (or over Zoom) on a subject of your choice. No prior experience expected.
£100
Beginner-Intermediate
4-Block Session (30 mins)
Like the £30 sessions but discounted for bulk booking. A chance to develop more deeply and a £20 saving. Can also be offered as a gift voucher.
£50
Beginner-Intermediate
Single Session (60 mins)
A 1-1 in person (or over Zoom) on a subject of your choice. No prior experience expected.
£180
Beginner-Intermediate
4-Block Session (60 mins)
Like the £50 sessions but discounted for bulk booking. A chance to develop more deeply and a £20 saving. Can also be offered as a gift voucher.
£60
Advanced Concepts
Single Session (60 mins)
Higher level material that is more like a bespoke coaching session, often requiring more preparation on my part. Advanced standard.
£210
Advanced Concepts
4-Block Session (60 mins)
Like the £60 sessions but discounted for bulk booking. A chance to develop more deeply and a £30 saving. Can also be offered as a gift voucher.
£80
One-Off Coaching
Single Session (90 mins)
Ideal for pre-auditions, pending exams, session-skills, top-ups or other professional level work. Not always limited to 90 mins but a longer deep-dive for sure.
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Completely Bespoke...
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Get in touch if there is something else that you need, such as group clinics, course writing (for your own teaching), or any other area of music development.