Music Lessons from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Graduate in Music Composition and Production
Private lessons - Ben Muirhead
Bachelors degree
$36
$34
/ hour
Piano classes that feel motivating and fun
91% students stay engaged and excited about practicing
Piano lessons that truly engage students
Parents report their children look forward to every class
Piano lessons tailored to personal goals
Helps students focus on classical, pop, or other styles they love
About your music teacher
With over a decade of experience in the music industry, I'm Ben Muirhead, a dedicated music tutor with a passion for nurturing musical talent. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Jazz, my expertise spans various genres from Baroque to Rock. I specialize in Music Production, Composition, and more, catering to students of all levels, from kids to adults. My teaching approach focuses on fostering creativity and technical skills through personalized lessons tailored to each student's needs. I blend traditional methods with modern techniques like Sound Engineering and DJ skills to provide a comprehensive music education experience. Whether you're a beginner venturing into the world of music or an advanced learner honing your craft, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's embark on a musical journey together where we explore different styles, enhance your musical abilities, and unleash your full potential as a musician. Join me, and let's create beautiful music harmonies that resonate with your unique musical voice!
Music lessons overview
As a music tutor specializing in Music Production, Composition, and various music-related subjects, I bring a blend of creative and structured teaching approaches. My methodology focuses on integrating sight-reading, theory, expressive musicality, and progressive instruction to nurture well-rounded musicians. Using an extensive array of tech tools like Backing Track Libraries, Ear Training Software, and Recording Apps, I create an interactive online learning environment. I tailor lessons to align with diverse curriculums like the IB Program and Common Core Standards, catering to a broad audience of 200+ students, including kids, beginners, intermediates, and adults. I emphasize personalized teaching, encouraging students to explore music mixing, sound engineering, songwriting, and more based on their interests. By incorporating performance coaching and coaching students in DJ skills, I foster a holistic musical learning experience. My methodology aims to instill a love for music while honing technical skills, enabling students to unleash their creativity and achieve their musical aspirations.
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Music for kids
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Types of music lessons
Music Production
Music Composition
Sight-Reading
Music Mixing
Mashups
Electronic Music
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Music concept taught by Ben
Ben is teaching E Floyd a challenging bassline from a song (possibly by Julian Casablancas) that requires a bass tuned down a half step. They're working around the low E flat note limitation of E Floyd's standard-tuned bass by adapting the bassline and exploring alternative fingerings, muting techniques, and rhythmic approaches for the verse and chorus. They also discuss exercises, future lessons, and other bands with good basslines.
Tuning Down
Hybrid Bass Playing
G Flat Note
Syncopation
Ben Muirhead and E Floyd practiced playing bass with a pick, focusing on scales, rhythmic exercises, and techniques for different sounds. E Floyd worked on minor pentatonic and natural minor scales, and Ben offered to provide tabs and notes for reference. They plan to learn "Instant Crush" by Julian Casablancas and Daft Punk in the next session.
Pick Holding
String Crossing
Rhythmic Variations
Minor Pentatonic vs. Natural Minor
Ben taught E Floyd a Cure bassline, concentrating on technique, fingerings, and musicality. They covered muting, riff structure, and practicing in various positions. Ben encouraged E Floyd to play with others and offered flexible scheduling for future lessons.
Fingerboard Understanding
Alternate Picking
Muting Techniques
Bass Guitar Tone
Ben Muirhead gave E Floyd a bass lesson centered on Red Hot Chili Peppers songs. They analyzed the "Scar Tissue" guitar intro and a Flea bass line, covering chord shapes, finger positions, and a simplified playing technique. Ben highlighted the importance of understanding notes within chords and suggested ideas for future lessons.
Chord Shapes
Flea's Bass Style
Pulloffs and Hammer-ons
Relating Bass and Guitar
Ben provided a bass lesson that covered various scales (major, minor, pentatonic, blues) and arpeggios, with an emphasis on ear training and applying scale knowledge to basslines. Ben used examples, including Radiohead, and visualization techniques to enhance understanding. Scheduling and technical issues were also discussed.
Pedal Point Exercise
Harmonic Minor Scale
Seeing Scales Spherical
Blues Scale