Information About John - Coventry teacher - (14 reviews)
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Instruments Taught
Flute |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £25.00 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
| Advanced | £25.00 |
| Casual | £25.00 |
Guitar |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £25.00 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
| Advanced | £25.00 |
| Casual | £25.00 |
Saxophone |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £25.00 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
| Advanced | £25.00 |
| Casual | £25.00 |
Bass Guitar |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £25.00 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
| Advanced | £25.00 |
| Casual | £25.00 |
Music Theory |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £25.00 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
| Advanced | £25.00 |
| Casual | £25.00 |
Composition |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £25.00 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
| Advanced | £25.00 |
| Casual | £25.00 |
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Personal Description:
I am a Coventry Music Tutor. I have a well rounded experience in most forms of music, I play many instruments and perform and teach regularly. I am very enthusiastic about my subject and I take music seriously but i have a lot of fun playing music and encourage others to do the same. I play in a band, at open mics and like to stay involved with current happenings in music.
Tutoring Experience:
I have been teaching music professionally for fifteen years and less formally for a long time before that. I tend to teach privately; individuals and groups. I usually teach in your own home . I have experience teaching to all sort of people and teach all sorts of styles to any requirement.
Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tuition is friendly and inspirational. I teach what the student wants to know and i suggest other material that suits. I teach not just the instrument alone but also the theory and performance skills. I have a wide range of musical influences and teach a lot of different styles. (Clasical, Folk, Jazz, Experimental etc)
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Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Coventry University (2000) - Music Composition (Hons) (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
- Coventry University (1998) - HND Music Composition (College) (✔ On File)
- Coventry PAS (1996) - Music Theory (College) (✘ Not On File)
John's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 14 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
JohnFrom Gaautham (5/5): Fantastic teacher. I’ve had a few lessons with John and he comes across as a very approachable teacher. I have progressed a lot and have surpassed my expectations on how far I can come on the saxophone in the last 2 months. He always has a solution to problems which I come across when I’m playing. He makes lessons fun and enjoyable but also stresses on technique. I am really enjoying my lessons and he provides lots to work on in between lessons. Overall I feel I am very lucky to have found this teacher and would recommend to any student looking to start lessons with him.
From Andy (/5): Great first lesson with John with some excellent tips on guitar technique I would never have got from an on line video. Highly recommended and look forward.to future lessons!.
Reply from: John: Thanks for the recommendation Andy. It is a pleasure
From Rick (/5): Very friendly and very knowledgeable in all aspects of music. Patient and understanding he has brought me on immensely.
Reply from: John: Thanks Rick you are an ideal Sax student
From Helene (/5): Only had one lesson so far, but very good.
Reply from: John: Thank you Helele
From God-Dowell (/5): Honestly, John is a tutor that is rare to find. I said this for many reasons including the fact that he is selfless, he thinks more about you than himself, and he teaches you from his heart. He goes far and beyond. You pay for an hour and he teaches you for over an hour and half. He even go to the extend of teaching my son the guiter without asking for extra. Well, i can keep writing but in one sentence - JOHN IS A TEACHER THAT IS RARE TO FIND.
Reply from: John: Thank you for the excellent review
From Kenny (/5): John is an excellent tutor, will recommend him. He got on well with my daughter.
Reply from: John: She was a joy to teach - thanks
From Sally (/5): Brilliant communication and professional approach.
Reply from: John: Thank you Sally for the excellent feedback.- John
From Fabia (/5): Very patient, reliable and knowledgeable
Reply from: John: Thank you Fabia
From Jason (/5): First class tutor, easy to get on with and very knowledgeable.
Highly recommended
Highly recommended
Reply from: John: Thanks - a pleasure to teach
From Peter (/5):
Reply from: John: You were a pleasure to teach.
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From Kev (/5): John made my lesson interesting with a mixture of music theory and learning bass lines.
He was very patient making sure that I understood what was being taught to me.
He was very patient making sure that I understood what was being taught to me.
Reply from: John: Thanks Kev, It was a pleasure teaching you.
From Vassili (/5): My son is extremely happy with John's teaching style, and he is really enjoying the guitar lessons and is finding them really helpful. John has a really unique teaching style, which focuses a lot on the practical side, and not that much on the academic side, which is why the lessons are so fun. John teaches his lessons in a really friendly way, so I would truly recommend him to anyone.
Reply from: John: Thanks for the appraisal, your son is also the ideal student.
I do try to teach what the student requires and try not to cloud the issues.
I do try to teach what the student requires and try not to cloud the issues.
From Carrie (/5): Excellent tutor, knowledgable and patient
Reply from: John: Thank you very much. It is a pleasure teaching
From Bjorn (/5): John is a smashing guy and I really enjoyed the time I spent with him. I was hoping to have at least six months worth of lessons with John, but due to my own work commitments, I had to move away from the area sooner than expected. Otherwise I would have continued the lessons.
I have scored John 4/5. I have no doubt that he could easily score 5/5 - he has the theory and the personality needed for that. However, personally I needed two things that I didn't really feel came through this time.
Firstly, John can be a little whimsical (nothing unusual with a musician) but this meant I felt I wanted to be focused more tightly on tasks and exercises (in other words structure to my lessons) than I was able to get from each session.
Secondly, I'm not sure that John fully ensured I had the last exercise properly under my belt before we moved on to the next one. Not a disaster - it means I still have "homework" to perfect even a few weeks after my last lesson with him! (And what he has given me is very worthwhile - so much so, that in a few weeks I might travel back to Coventry for a "how did I do?" lesson.)
Summary
Would I use John again? - Yes - definitely
What should be done differently? - I would want to lead my teacher a bit better on what I want to get out of each lesson.
Footnote: I'm a trained Scuba Diving Instructor (so I have been taught how to teach). I'm also 51 years old, so possibly more demanding than a younger person. I do recommend John thoroughly - I just wanted to provide an honest opinion.
Good luck! :)
I have scored John 4/5. I have no doubt that he could easily score 5/5 - he has the theory and the personality needed for that. However, personally I needed two things that I didn't really feel came through this time.
Firstly, John can be a little whimsical (nothing unusual with a musician) but this meant I felt I wanted to be focused more tightly on tasks and exercises (in other words structure to my lessons) than I was able to get from each session.
Secondly, I'm not sure that John fully ensured I had the last exercise properly under my belt before we moved on to the next one. Not a disaster - it means I still have "homework" to perfect even a few weeks after my last lesson with him! (And what he has given me is very worthwhile - so much so, that in a few weeks I might travel back to Coventry for a "how did I do?" lesson.)
Summary
Would I use John again? - Yes - definitely
What should be done differently? - I would want to lead my teacher a bit better on what I want to get out of each lesson.
Footnote: I'm a trained Scuba Diving Instructor (so I have been taught how to teach). I'm also 51 years old, so possibly more demanding than a younger person. I do recommend John thoroughly - I just wanted to provide an honest opinion.
Good luck! :)
Reply from: John: Thanks for the positive feedback, it was much appreciated.