Learn With Confidence – Play With StyleAre you looking for a guitar teacher with . . .
Or perhaps an adult thinking about either starting from scratch or developing existing skills? If so, I believe I can help you. |
My name is Stewart Knight, and I am a professional guitar teacher with over 30 years experience. I combine highly effective teaching methods with a relaxed approach to learning. Whether it’s a case of learning just for fun, or whether the goal is to progress towards a career as a professional musician, I adapt my approach to suit the particular needs of every student -- whatever age, ability, style or level.
If you would like to speak to me about lessons, please phone on:
01749 673908 or 07773 914112
01749 673908 or 07773 914112
Lessons - FAQ
Here are the answers to some of the questions which I am often asked . . .
How long are your lessons?
My lessons are normally 30 minutes long, once a week or once a fortnight. I can provide longer and more frequent lessons if you would like.
What instruments do you teach?
I teach electric, acoustic, classical and bass guitar.
Where do you teach?
I teach in my home studio, in Wells, Somerset.
What age range do you teach?
I teach children as young as five, all the way up to more mature students in their seventies.
What kind of teaching materials do you use?
With over thirty years experience as a professional guitar teacher, I have built up a massive library of teaching resources, covering all levels and styles of playing. This includes a wide range of personally-designed worksheets, and a huge collection of transcriptions, books, magazines, CD’s and DVD’s. I can also advise students how to find the best quality resources on the Internet.
Do you prepare students for Grade Exams?
Having written the guitar curriculum for a local Music Service, I have an in-depth understanding of how to teach effectively at all levels, and how to prepare students for Grade Exams.
Many of my students do enter formal Grade exams (Grades 1-8). We mainly use the Rockschool and London College of Music/Registry of Guitar Tutors boards.
But I always give priority to what each individual student wants to learn and accomplish. If you just want to learn for fun, and not do formal exams, that’s perfectly ok. The graded exam syllabus is there as a guide if needed, not a straight-jacket that everyone has to fit into!
What about practice?
My students normally keep a practice diary -- I write down what I want them to practise for that week, and they keep a record of their actual practice times each day.
For young beginners, I recommend 15 minutes practice per day. Grade 8 students should be doing at least one hour minimum. Regular practice is important -- 10 minutes every day is much more beneficial than 70 minutes the night before the lesson!
Do you help students prepare for performances?
As an experienced performer, I can give a lot of guidance in this area. I have helped many students prepare for GCSE and A-Level performances as a part of their school music courses. I also help students prepare for public performances and auditions outside school.
Can you help students who suffer from exam nerves and performance anxiety?
Exam nerves and performance anxiety can really spoil a student’s enjoyment of music. I can teach a number of tried and tested ways of dealing with these challenges. The students who use these methods report a big improvement as a result.
Once past the beginners stage, what kind of things can students learn from you?
For students who have covered the basics, here are some of the topics which you can study with me at a deeper level:
I hope this has given you the answers to any questions which you might have.
If you would like any more information, or would just like to chat things over in person, please phone me on:
How long are your lessons?
My lessons are normally 30 minutes long, once a week or once a fortnight. I can provide longer and more frequent lessons if you would like.
What instruments do you teach?
I teach electric, acoustic, classical and bass guitar.
Where do you teach?
I teach in my home studio, in Wells, Somerset.
What age range do you teach?
I teach children as young as five, all the way up to more mature students in their seventies.
What kind of teaching materials do you use?
With over thirty years experience as a professional guitar teacher, I have built up a massive library of teaching resources, covering all levels and styles of playing. This includes a wide range of personally-designed worksheets, and a huge collection of transcriptions, books, magazines, CD’s and DVD’s. I can also advise students how to find the best quality resources on the Internet.
Do you prepare students for Grade Exams?
Having written the guitar curriculum for a local Music Service, I have an in-depth understanding of how to teach effectively at all levels, and how to prepare students for Grade Exams.
Many of my students do enter formal Grade exams (Grades 1-8). We mainly use the Rockschool and London College of Music/Registry of Guitar Tutors boards.
But I always give priority to what each individual student wants to learn and accomplish. If you just want to learn for fun, and not do formal exams, that’s perfectly ok. The graded exam syllabus is there as a guide if needed, not a straight-jacket that everyone has to fit into!
What about practice?
My students normally keep a practice diary -- I write down what I want them to practise for that week, and they keep a record of their actual practice times each day.
For young beginners, I recommend 15 minutes practice per day. Grade 8 students should be doing at least one hour minimum. Regular practice is important -- 10 minutes every day is much more beneficial than 70 minutes the night before the lesson!
Do you help students prepare for performances?
As an experienced performer, I can give a lot of guidance in this area. I have helped many students prepare for GCSE and A-Level performances as a part of their school music courses. I also help students prepare for public performances and auditions outside school.
Can you help students who suffer from exam nerves and performance anxiety?
Exam nerves and performance anxiety can really spoil a student’s enjoyment of music. I can teach a number of tried and tested ways of dealing with these challenges. The students who use these methods report a big improvement as a result.
Once past the beginners stage, what kind of things can students learn from you?
For students who have covered the basics, here are some of the topics which you can study with me at a deeper level:
- IMPROVISATION – DIFFERENT APPROACHES
- HOW TO WRITE SONGS ON GUITAR – SONGWRITING SECRETS
- STYLES OF SPECIFIC PLAYERS -- SIGNATURE LICKS
- ALTERNATIVE TUNINGS -- e.g. OPEN G, OPEN D, DADGAD
- SLIDE GUITAR TECHNIQUES
- FINGERSTYLE PLAYING
- APPLIED THEORY MADE EASY
- JAZZ CHORDS AND TECHNIQUES
- THE “CAGED” SYSTEM
- SIGHT READING
- SPEED
- EAR TRAINING
- HOW TO UNDERSTAND CHORD PROGRESSIONS
- LICKS AND TRICKS
- LEARNING SPECIFIC SONGS AND GUITAR SOLOS
I hope this has given you the answers to any questions which you might have.
If you would like any more information, or would just like to chat things over in person, please phone me on:
01749 673908 or 07773 914112
Contact me by email:
[email protected]
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