I am a guitarist and bass player and I spent a number of years studying classical guitar with the Trinity College. I have a teaching qualification (Adult and Further Education Teacher's Certificate) and I have been involved in community music and the folk scene here in Newport for about 15 years. I try to persuade each student that to learn a small amount of theory will improve their playing potential. Most people starting out on the guitar wish to play their favourite songs but with a knowledge of harmony, intervals, chord theory together with an understanding of the basics of rhythm and tempo they are able to work these out for themselves. Rather than make the student dependant on me to learn their favourite tunes I provide them with the means to accomplishing it for themselves.
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