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MUSIC: INSTRUMENTS: VOCAL
- Ashley Howard: Drum Tuition
- Barrie O’Neill: Guitar Teacher & Performer in Suffolk
- Chelsea Francis: Singing Coach
- Dan’s Drum Lessons
- Debs Burrow: Music Coaching
- Greg Fitch Music Tuition: Guitar/Bass/Drums
- James Beuchet: Vocal Coaching/Tuition
- John Dodd: Beginners Guitar Tutor
- Keysound Music: Piano, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Composition, Theory Tuition and more
- Marycliff Piano Lessons
- Michael Alton: Ipswich based guitar teacher
- Michelle Rande: Professional musician, Woodwind and Singing Instrumental Tutor
- MusicClubz.com
- Nettie Gunn: Contemporary Vocal/Performance Coach
- Planet Music
- Rick Holmes: Guitar & Bass Lessons
- Suffolk Drum Teacher
- The Drumming Shop
- Tim Ainslie: Guitar Tuition
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Boost their confidence with Kumon
Kumon offers individualised maths and English study programmes which are tailored to your child’s age and ability. Established for over 50 years, Kumon’s unique worksheet-based method can help your child to excel academically, develop their capacity for learning independently and boost their all-round confidence.
The Kumon programmes complement classroom learning, building speed and accuracy and developing abilities such as self-motivation, time management and problem solving.
Contact your local Instructor to take advantage of a Free Assessment.
- Ipswich Central Centre: Sangeeta Kumar: 01473 614665
- Woodbridge Centre: Halina Alderton: 01394 384263
- Felixstowe Centre: Jane Hazzlewood: 01394 278410
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French Tuition for Business and Leisure
French Tuition for Business and Leisure offer private and business tuition in Ipswich, Woodbridge & Felixstowe.
We are committed to teaching French in an effective but friendly manner, encouraging you to speak the language from your very first lesson.
At French Tuition for Business and Leisure, we have over 10 years of experience in teaching French as a foreign language.
We have been involved teaching in businesses and privately as well as creating and running several after school French clubs and our services come recommended by many local companies.
Our aim is to teach both students and adults, helping you to achieve your qualification and building your confidence as you learn.
- Call us on 01473 727 850 or visit: http://www.frenchtuitionipswich.co.uk/
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Ashley Howard Drum Tuition
Ashley runs a very successful drum tuition business.
Studios in IPSWICH and FELIXSTOWE, Suffolk.
Home visits also available.
Ashley teaches all styles of drumming, sight reading, grades 1-8 and much more.
All levels welcome
Ashley always delivers great results!
For more information Tel: 0774 847 1347, Email: ashleyhoward48@hotmail.com or visit: http://www.ashleyhowarddrumtuition.co.uk/
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Barrie O’Neill – Guitar Teacher & Performer in Suffolk
Beginners : I can teach you in any style – chord-strumming, pop, rock, electric, folksy or classical.
Classical Guitar : I specialise in teaching classical guitar, for pleasure or for exams. I am registered with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and teach up to grade 8.
Flamenco : I teach flamenco guitar to a high level.
My charges are £25 for an hour’s tuition, or £14 for half an hour.
For more details ring 01473 740814 or 07935 286 378
Email: barrieoneill@btinternet.com
or visit my website: www.oneillguitar.com
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Chelsea Francis: Singing Coach
I teach children 7-14, basic singing coaching.
Working mostly on projection, breathing exercises and performance skills, learning scales and developing the voice.
Singing all sorts of music:
From pop chart music to musical theatre.
Half hour lessons £10
(based in Needham Market, Nr Ipswich)
For more information: Email: chelsea.francis@hotmail.co.uk
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Dan’s Drum Lessons
- The Online Drum School
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a complete beginner to the drum kit, our lessons are tailored to suit Drummers of all levels and abilities.
Playing the drums is great fun, but at times can seem very frustrating. We are here to help you every step of the way!
For more information visit: http://www.dansdrumlessons.com/
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Debs Burrow
Music Coaching
vocal training / music theory / performance skills
Debs is a professional musician with 25 years experience in live and studio performances. She is also an experienced songwriter and has released 5 self penned albums.
Debs’ approach to teaching is fun and relaxed. She works at the students pace with their chosen material. Debs is renowned for increasing confidence on all levels through singing lessons for students from ages of 12 through to 68. (Testimonials from past students are available to view on request.)
Debs also takes on students who wish to increase their ability to play guitar and sing at the same time, and teaches the tricks to success and better performance.
Debs teaches from her studio in Ipswich a few minutes from the Waterfront. CRB checked.
Tel: 0773 683 9875
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Greg Fitch Music Tuition
Guitar, Bass, Drum Teacher in Stowmarket area & Band for any occasion
I am a Musician/Teacher if you are interested in learning Guitar/Bass or Drums please contact me.
I have a fully equipped teaching/recording studio where the lessons take place.
I have taught at various schools and colleges and as well as privately. I also currently teach at West End Music in Ipswich.
- Home visits are available.
I teach all styles of guitar and bass playing as well as reading and theory and can put students through RGT grades 1 – 8.
Recording facilities are also available. The studio is equipped with a Mac Pro running Logic Studio, Cubase and Reason.
- Tel: 0778 067 6785
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/greg.fitch?sk=info
- Myspace: www.myspace.com/gregfitch
- Website: www.gregfitchguitartuition.co.uk
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James Beuchet Vocal Coaching/Tuition
Professional Singing Lessons At A Competitive Price!
Based in Felixstowe, Ipswich and surrounding areas.
Lessons For Beginners And Beyond!
Home Visits Available.
For more information/details/quotation/booking: Call/text 0784 603 3721, Email: Jbtuitionbooking@hotmail.co.uk or visit: www.JamesBeuchet.com
Or you can find my page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-Beuchet-Vocal-CoachingTuition/329570563740703
- Please Note Website Is Currently Under Construction.
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John Dodd
Beginners Guitar Tutor
I teach beginners and improvers acoustic guitar and charge £20 per hour session or if you wish to book ten lessons in advance, a special offer price of £150 for the ten lessons.
I travel to you within a 10 mile radius of Ipswich.
Please contact me on 01473 434180 or email k.dodd2@ntlworld.com
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Keysound Music
Piano, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Composition, Theory Tuition & more
Do you or your children want to learn to play an instrument but never get round to it?
I can offer tuition in piano, keyboard, electric guitar, music theory, musical composition and general musicianship. You can take grades with ABRSM or Trinity College, or simply learn for pleasure.
Adult beginners or those wanting to refresh a rusty technique are most welcome.
I believe that learning to play an instrument can be one of the most rewarding skills a person can develop, and once embedded it remains a lifetime. It can open the doors to so many opportunities in the world of music and education, and at the very least give many hours of pleasure and a real sense of achievement.
I strive to motivate my students as much as possible in order to encourage a love of their instrument, and to create a strong desire to spend time nurturing their developing musicianship.
Lessons are normally weekly, and take place at my home studio, based in Martlesham, between Ipswich and Woodbridge in Suffolk.
For further information please contact: Carolyn Goates ALCM(TD) – Tel: 01394 384530 – Email: carol.goates@usa.net or visit: www.keysoundmusic.co.uk
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Marycliff Piano Lessons
Marycliff Piano Lessons was established in Ipswich 1987 and is a piano teaching partnership consisting of Clifford Evans and Maryvonne Evans who offer one-to-one piano lessons and theory lessons for child beginners, adult beginners and advanced students.
The piano lessons are on acoustic piano, but the tuition is also applicable to keyboard.
Both teachers are ISM members (Incorporated Society of Musicians) and SafeChild.
For more information visit: www.marycliff.co.uk
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Michael Alton
Ipswich based guitar teacher
Mike has many years experience providing guitar lessons, so if you are looking to learn guitar from scratch, improve, or advance your playing skills, Mike can help.
Mike teaches all ages from senior citizens to young children, left or right handed. Perhaps you are dusting off that old guitar in the cupboard that you never had the time to learn, or have finally got some time to yourself. You may be an accomplished guitarist wishing to improve or learn new styles. Whatever your reasons for learning the guitar, Mike can help, with an individual lesson plan tailored exclusively to your needs.
Acoustic, electric and bass lessons are taught in a fun, relaxed learning environment, focusing on real songs and tunes and not just theory.
Mike’s unique style of teaching has been developed over many years and has proven sucessful even for those who previously had difficulties learning an instrument. Whether your music preference is for rock, folk, pop, jazz, blues, lead or rhythm, Mike will help you learn.
Mike carries a current enhanced C.R.B. and full liability insurance through ‘Sound Sense’
For more information Tel: 01473 747496 or mobile: 0796 956 8361, Email: info@altonguitar.co.uk or visit: http://www.altonguitar.co.uk/
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Michelle Rande
My name is Michelle Rande and I am a professional musician and woodwind and singing instrumental tutor.
I am able to teach woodwind instruments (flute, clarinet, saxophones) or singing up to Grade 8 and theory.
Whether for fun or for examinations.
You can reach me on 0777 158 8712
Check out my website: www.michellerande.co.uk
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MusicClubz.com
Check out our BandClubz:
A club style music tuition for children, open to all aged 7-14 years.
With the opportunity to get tuition in drums, guitar, vocals, keyboard, and song writing, form a band and record your song.
- This session is run once per month at the moment but will increase should there be more demand.
For more information visit: http://www.musiclubz.com/
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Nettie Gunn Contemporary Vocal/Performance Coach
Coaching available at my studio between Colchester and Sudbury, and coming to a venue near you soon!
Have you ever wanted to improve your singing, or even just gain enough confidence to sing in front of others? Perhaps you would like to explore what your voice can safely do, or maybe you are a gigging performer wanting to improve your vocal stamina or work your way through new songs.
Vocal coaching is available at my studio between Sudbury and Colchester, and also at monthly coaching days in Ipswich and surrounding towns.
I hold the Estill Model Certificate levels 1 and 2, as well as attending courses at the Royal Academy of Music and Vocal Process, and have more than 20 years’ performance experience ranging from solo vocal performance to acoustic duos, rock bands, soul bands, tribute bands and musical theatre.
A range of realistically-priced sessions are available to suit your needs, from individual song work, to technique sessions and performance/stagecraft coaching.
I also run private workshops for bands looking to develop their harmony work.
For more information Tel: 0795 739 4780 or Email: janette.gunn@yahoo.com
visit Netties’ Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/pages/Nettie-Gunn-Contemporary-VocalPerformance-Coach/164827956881686
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Planet Music
Planet Music is a central location for all things musical.
Located in Woodbridge, Suffolk, Planet Music is at the heart of a new musical community – helping everybody from young learners to experienced musicians get the most out of playing. Whoever you are whatever you play we put the best resources at your fingertips and put you in touch with the people who know music.
Visit our showroom, featuring a vast range of instruments, accessories, music books and tuition aids. Friendly, experienced advice and a relaxed atmosphere!
If you are looking to be taught by one of the best and most respected teams of musicians in Suffolk, then look no further!
Planet Music tutors are professional players AND professional tutors, who specialise in supporting students throughout their learning, playing and performing.
Not only does Planet Music have great guitar teachers; it has the right equipment, the right environment and the right attitude to get you on the road to great playing.
- Classes cover all facets of playing including:
Technical development, Style studies, Sight-reading, Live performance, aural perception.
The team has a massive back catalogue of musical knowledge having played in a wide variety of live and studio situations and bring their real world experience to the class room in every lesson. A student will learn to read music, interpret charts in session situations, build technique and aural awareness and explore different musical styles in depth.
Call our team on 01394 383700 or visit our website www.planet-music.co.uk and book your 1/2 price taster lesson today!
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Rick Holmes Guitar & Bass Lessons
Guitar and Bass Lessons in and around Ipswich, Suffolk
Professional guitarist and highly accomplished guitar and bass teacher for all ages and levels; beginners are welcome.
Book with confidence as I have RGT and Musicians Union memberships with liability insurance and a fully up to date CRB disclosure.
Enjoy lessons in my fully equipped music room with recording facilities.
Learn a range of styles including Rock, Metal, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Fingerstyle, Sight Reading and Music Theory.
Help with GCSE, A level, BTEC, ABRSM Theory and Degree level music work as well as preparation for auditions and guitar exams such as Rockschool and RGT grades.
- Call: 0774 326 5432
- Email: rickholmes@hotmail.co.uk
- Website: http://www.rickholmesguitar.co.uk/
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Suffolk Drum Teacher
Craig Bacon, Suffolk drum teacher, drum lessons tailored to your ability.
Craig Bacon is a London born accomplished session player who over the last decade has played with many artists of all genre including Gloria Gaynor, Patrick Sweany, Otis Taylor, Avril Lavigne, Matt Goss, Robin Bibi and Trafficker to name but a few and during that time has created a catalogue of recordings.
Now in Suffolk he is passing on his experience in his well established custom built studio set in beautiful farmland. The studio offers two professional Sonor drum kits with hand made Bosphorus cymbals which Craig is proud to endorse. It also has a PA system for backing track play along and click.
As a teacher Craig covers all abilities, age and musical styles and lessons plans are individually tailored to each student. Craig also teaches the grade books covering both rock school and trinity with a 100% pass rate to his name. Grades 6, 7 and 8 on both are recognised with UCAS and carry points enabling students to help with entry into University.
Other disciplines covered include: Hand and feet technique, Co ordination, Sticking patterns, Linear phrasing, Site reading and much more..!
- For more information/contact visit: www.suffolkdrumteacher.co.uk
- or www.craigbacon.co.uk
- Myspace: www.myspace.com/craigbacondrummer
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The Drumming Shop
At the Drumming Shop we have Dedicated Teaching Studios.
Using professional digital kits we focus on the mechanics of playing and technique (without the volume) and use top of the range acoustic kits for the other. Our Teachers have many years experience and will construct a programme for each and every individual. Book a ‘Taster Session’ and receive a discount voucher for block bookings.
We can record your lessons, so you have a record of your progress. Some of the Main Schools and colleges in East Anglia use our teachers!
Tour Playing Professionals come to us for advice on posture and set ups, you never know who you’ll meet! The reason for this is, we consistently get results!
We keep a database of musicians, so we can even place you with your first/next band, we even teach jamming techniques, so you can go with confidence to our jam night and play with some of the best musicians around (whom we also record).
Have you always wanted to play drums?
But think you’re too old, or don’t know where to start, think your kids are too young, right or left handed or health issues? We’ll teach anyone, from 3 to 93…
The only restrictions are the ones you put in place!
The Drumming Shop, 68 Woodbridge Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 2NG.
Call: 0794 7709 282 Email the drumming shop: webby@thedrummingshop.co.uk or visit our website: http://www.thedrummingshop.co.uk/index.php/drum-tuition
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Tim Ainslie Guitar Tuition
Tim has become a prolific guitar teacher of all ages, levels and abilities, inspiring many students to pursue full-time musical careers.
Tim delivers one to one tuition and group workshops to all levels and ages, covering contemporary styles, rock, pop, blues, jazz, funk, song writing and arranging.
Tim has successfully guided dozens of students through formal Rockschool qualifications, both privately and at Parkside Pupil Referral Unit.
It is through Parkside PRU, that Tim has led groups of students through jaw dropping performances at the International concert hall Snape Maltings and led workshops with Buddy Whittington (Ex John Mayall) and Gregg Wright (Ex Michael Jackson).
Tim also teaches at The Colchester Institute helping students through Further Education & Degree courses and always takes a keen interest in the students’ progress, in particular their live performances.
Tim is much sought after with his special ability to relate to specific students’ needs.
For more details contact Tim on: 0789 998 0524, Email: tim@timainslie.co.uk or visit: http://www.timainslie.co.uk/guitar-tuition/