Teach remotely from Birmingham, UK

Hi, I’m Nick J Harvey – a recording artist, producer, and mixing engineer with over 25 years of experience in music creation. As a solo artist and studio owner, I’ve spent years shaping songs from the ground up, blending classic rock and blues influences with modern production techniques. This hands-on background allows me to teach not just the theory, but the real-world skills needed to produce tracks that stand out. I’ve worked across home studios and professional setups, experimenting with everything from analog warmth to digital precision. My teaching covers the entire production journey – recording, arranging, mixing, and final polish – giving students practical tools to take their ideas from rough demo to finished track. Whether you’re just starting with a DAW or want to refine your mixing for release-ready results, I tailor lessons to your level and goals. You’ll learn how to: • Build balanced mixes using EQ, compression, and effects • Capture great recordings with minimal gear • Understand arrangement and space in your productions • Develop an ear for tone, depth, and emotion in your mixes I believe learning production should be hands-on and inspiring, focusing on your sound rather than cookie-cutter techniques. My goal is to help you create music you’re proud of – tracks that truly connect. 🎛️ Ready to bring your ideas to life? Let’s create something amazing together.

With over a decade of experience as a music tutor, I specialize in a personalized teaching approach that caters to students of all ages and levels. My teaching style is empathetic, expressive, and technique-focused, creating engaging lessons that include performance coaching. I offer a wide range of music subjects, from music theory to live performance, using tech tools like looping software and recording apps to enhance learning both online and offline. I follow various curricula, including the Common Core State Standards and International Baccalaureate, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience. My audience includes over 200 students, ranging from kids to adults at all levels of musical proficiency. By blending theory with practice and utilizing innovative tech tools, I create a supportive and encouraging environment that fosters a love of music and ensures each student's success.

My teaching strategies are totally based on the requirements of the students. As the learning requirements of each student are different. Generally, I explain each and every concept in the most simplified way I can, and I am also keen on listening to the students doubts and providing clarifications to them. I try to keep my students as engaged in the class discussions as I can. I also assist them with their assignments, homework, and test preparation.

Hola! Mi nombre es Hans Hawley. I've been teaching Spanish for nearly 20 years in various schools in the United States of America. I was not born a native speaker. I had to learn it the old fashioned way - just like you are doing now - so I thoroughly understand where the challenges lie for students. I started taking Spanish classes in 7th grade. I took them through college, so I have the academic background necessary to teach the skills, grammar, drills, etc. But I also spent two years living in Venezuela in South America, where I honed my skills and learned how to speak like a local. I've been to Mexico many times as well. In addition to speaking Spanish, I'm also fluent in a Caribbean dialect called Papiamento, which is spoken on the island of Bonaire, where I lived for 5 months. I've also studied French, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, and German. In other words, I know what it takes to learn a foreign language!

I use many different methodologies for English. The communicative approach using pictures and games and activities for learning English is my main approach. I also use the traditional methodologies with exercises and more of a grammar focus when needed. For conversation I use a text or image to start the conversation or I go according to the student's need or expressed preference. I usually mix methodologies a lot to customise for the student as I find that this is the most effective way to work with students. It is also good for me as a teacher to find the best ways to get students to use English at the required level and in the best possible way for themselves. Methodolody is really very important and I value it as a teaching tool. The best thing for me is to find the methodologies that work best for my student, for their achievement!