John O'Reilly
Guitar Tuition
Member of
Registry of Guitar Tutors
DBS Clearance to work with children-holder of enhanced certificate
John has been teaching guitar in the South London and the Surrey area for the last 20 years: both privately and in local schools through Merton Music Foundation.
He has taught a number of musicians who are now performing either professionally or semi-professionally.
He teaches acoustic and electric blues and bottleneck although he is equally competent on both classical and jazz guitar.
He has attained Grade 8 level on both classical and jazz guitar and has coached many students towards achieving examination success at this level.
He specialises in tailoring lessons to meet the objectives of individual students. This may include transcribing solos or specific pieces of recorded music.
He teaches a range of styles to both beginners and advanced students. Young and adult learners are equally welcome.
Lessons can be arranged by block booking or on a week by week basis.
Mobile - 07939 261 691
e-mail:-gertom@hotmail.com
His lessons may include the following:
Working towards grade examinations for-
Classical Guitar up to Grade 8 (Associated Board- Royal Schools of Music-ARSBM)
Jazz Guitar up to Grade 8 (Trinity College London/ Guildhall )
Rockschool Examinations up to Grade 8 (Trinity College London)
Sight reading
Theory
Repertoire
Guitar improvisation-jazz/blues/country/rock
Transcription and analysis of solos
Fingerstyle and Travis Picking in the style of Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel and Martin Taylor
Plectrum technique
Scale and arpeggio knowledge and application
Chord theory knowledge and application
Electric guitar/muting
Slide guitar, resonator and dobro styles incorporating use of thumb and finger picks
Students may choose to work towards examination or study primarily for fun. In either case they are encouraged to build methodically and at their own pace.
If you are interested in booking a lesson please ring or e-mail to arrange a time. I teach most days and evenings but not on Sundays.