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The Local Teachers

Our Friends

We have an incredible resource of Talented, Local, Professional Musicians in the North East, who are also musical instrument teachers in their field of expertise. 

In this current economic climate many professional musicians are struggling, so the income they make from teaching has become an important lifeline.Support our local music scene by employing our local professional musicians and learn the instrument you have always wanted to play.

Banjo,Mandolin,Fiddle,Guitar-Folk-Phil Tyler
 

Phil Tyler teaches Banjo ,Mandolin, Fiddle and Guitar .He specialises in Folk style.

He is an experienced player and a regular performer on the local and National Folk scene.His latest Album the Ox and the Ax ,which he created and performed with his partner Kath is a fantastic piece of work and definitely worth a listen .CD’s of the Album are for sale at Curvy Sounds for £10.

Please contact him on : philtylr@gmail.com or 07732405268

 

 

Drum Teacher-Tom Furniss
 

Im a drum teacher and run a drum school just off the coast road called newcastle school of drums from my studio. I teach a range of ages and beginners to advanced. I have a degree in music from newcastle university and also a masters degree in music from their too, grade 8 distinction in drums from trinity college london too. I also have a full enhanced dbs and public liability, there is a waiting area for parents too.

My number is 07860778294 

email is: info@newcastleschoolofdrums.co.uk

the website is: www.newcastleschoolofdrums.co.uk.

 

 

Drum & Percussion Teacher-Drumkit, Congas,Mallets
 

Kieth Hill is a professional drummer and percussionist with 25 years experience.He has taught for ‘Drummed In’ and currently works for Skimstone arts and Dance City.He has played and performed in many  bands over the years , with a wide range of styles, most recently as a member of Uberloon and as a guest with the Bagdaddies!

He teaches the drumkit,the Congas and any variety of Mallet playing-Vibes,Xylophone,Marimba.He is DBS checked .He charges £25 per hour for a lesson.

Contact Kieth on:07931487622

 

 

Flute,Saxophone,Clarinet,Mandolin-Kieran Szifrs
 
KIERAN SZIFRS BMus Hons in Folk and Traditional Music
 
www.kieranszifris.co.uk ,szifty@gmail.com 
 
Currently teaches privately and with Northern Music Centre.
 
Instruments taught:
 
:Flute up to Grade 8 classical, specialism in Folk and Tradition playing as well
 
:Saxophone & Clarinet upto grade 5 Classical and Jazz
 
:Mandolin,  British and American folk styles, no classical. 
 
:Other instruments:
                              Octave Mandolin, Bouzouki, Mandola, tenor banjo.
 
Over the last 10+ years Kieran has been involved in many exciting music projects like Monster Ceilidh Band and Kathryn Tickell. Playing Live on BBC Radio3 a number of times and playing the biggest festivals in the UK and was meant to be touring Europe this summer before Lockdown came into effect.
 
Kieran Says 
“I teach by guiding the musicians interests and helping the learner explore what they are interested  in whilst keeping a solid eye on the foundations of playing. Rather than a prescriptive march through boring tutor books and Grades.
 
I currently teach at Northern Music Center, privately from my home in the North East and recently online! During the Covid-19 outbreak I’ll be hosting all my lessons online. These will include a free trial session to make sure we sort out any technical difficulties.
I personally learned mandolin this way from Mike Marshall in Germany and Evan Marshall in LA.
 
I use a program called ZOOM which is very simple to use. I send you a link which you click and it pops up in your browser. You can also install the app if your using an ipod/tablet.
 
My hourly rate is £30 and I offer half hour lessons. Lessons are paid for  in blocks of four and dates for the next lessons are agreed on the day of the previous lesson. You don’t have to have concurrent weekly lessons.
 
If you are interested in learning an instrument with me you’ll have to own your own instrument, be able to make a sound and be motivated to learn.
 
When you contact me please state your instrument; whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced student; Style of music you would like to learn and what you are interested in learning to improve.”

 

 

 

Guitar Teacher Indie/Rock/Psych/Improv-Adam Soper
 

I have over five years teaching guitar and bass experience, I am CRB checked, and have 100% graded exams pass rate.

I am a PhD researcher in Music and hold a M(mus) (Distinction), BA in music (1st Class Honours), Grade 8 Guitar, and Grade 8 Popular Music Theory.

I have toured the UK in bands and played at numerous UK festivals like Latitude and Secret Garden Party.

My teaching specialises in Indie, Psych, Shoegaze, Rock, and Improvised musics.He will teach all ages (5+) and abilities.

Contact Adam on: 07599132504 , email : adam.soper@gmail.com 

 

 

Guitar Teacher Rock/Pop/Blues-Cameron Sharp
 

Cameron Sharp is a young and very talented Guitarist.

He teaches beginner to advanced levels .

He will teach both the theory and the practical aspects of playing Guitar, electric and acoustic.

He specialises in Rock, Pop and Blues styles.

Contact him on :07484520639

 

 

Violin Teacher-Lucy Desbrow
 

I’ve been teaching violin for over 6 years now, teaching from pre-Grade 1 up to Grade 6. I’m happy to teach up to grade 7 standard though.

I’m Newcastle based, and my details are:

Lucy.desbrow@outlook.com

07376362295

Guitar teacher Stuart Turner-Rock & Roll,Jazz,Blues&Country
Stuart Turner.
Stuart is an experienced guitar player/teacher specialising in Rock N Roll, Jazz, Blues & Country. His qualifications include Grade 8 Guitar and Grade 5 Music Theory. 
Stuart currently has availability for online lessons. Any ability level and most styles are catered for.
For more information, please contact:
 
07833013557

Daniel Huges Guitar Teacher

Dan Huges offers a huge amount of skill and knowledge as a teacher- in guitar technique, songwriting ,stage craft and music production.

He is a professional Musican, producer and songwriter.

He is police checked to work with vulnerable Adults, and is looking into applying for a CRB to work with kids.

He will teach all ages and abilities in most genres on request.His rates are £30 for an hour and £20 for 40 minutes. He will teach online and in erson once allowed.

For more information about him here is his website www.danhughesmusic.com

You can contact him to arrange guitar lessons on:

07921573936

info@danhughesmusic@gmail.com

 

 

 

Violin/Fiddle , Mandolin and Guitar Teaching Niles Krieger
 

Niles Krieger is an extreemly Talented  Folk and Americana  and multi Genre Fiddle ,Mandolin and Guitar player.

He has worked for many years at the Sage teaching children  and Adults in the Folk works programme.

He will teach intermmediate to advanced pupils of all ages in Folk , Americana and other Genres on request.

He asks for £30 for an hour , £15 for a 1/2 hour .He will teach online and in person once it is allowed again.

 Contact him on  :07787330852

                           :nileskrieger@gmail.com

 

 

Piano Teacher Katherine Thompson
 

Katherine Thompson is an online Piano Teacher.

She will teach Adults or Kids from beginer to advanced level.She can teach all styles , and grades if wanted and will taylor her lessons to what the individual wants to learn.She teaches music theory as well if it is wanted !

She has an upto date police check and is an excellent teacher.

Contact her on 077908448825 or katherinepringle@hotmail.com

 

 

 

Guitar Teacher -Charlie Kellam
 

Charlie Kellam teaches guitar .Will teach beginner to intermediate learners , all styles ,He crafts his lessons round the individual, taking care to respond to their interests and what they want to learn and the help they need to progress in their playing.Can teach to read music on a score or tabelature or by ear!

Contact him on charlie.kellam@icloud.com or 07883700833 .

He will come to your house to teach, he is fully police checked and a lovely ,personable, young man.