Ben Muirhead
Guitar Lessons with Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Educator for All Levels
Private lessons - Ben Muirhead
Bachelors degree
$39
$34
/ hour
About your guitar teacher
With over a decade of experience in teaching guitar, a Bachelor's degree in music, and a passion for helping students unlock their musical potential, I'm Ben Muirhead, your dedicated guitar tutor. From kids to adults, beginners to advanced players, I cater to all levels of guitar enthusiasts. My specialties range from chord progressions to fingerstyle techniques, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Using interactive learning activities and personalized practice plans, I create a supportive space where students thrive. Whether it's mastering scales and modes or diving into music theory, I tailor lessons to individual needs. My goal is to ignite a lifelong love for music in each student, fostering growth and creativity along the way. Having performed internationally and led bands across various genres, I bring a wealth of practical knowledge to every lesson. From acoustic to electric, bass to advanced techniques, I'm here to guide you on your musical journey. Let's strum, pick, and play our way to musical excellence together!
Strumming made easy in class
89% students say rhythm and timing improved quickly
Strong parent endorsements across ages
From kids to teens, parent spoke highly about the guitar teacher
Customized guitar classes for every level
Beginners to advanced players feel the pace suits their needs
Guitar lessons overview
As a Guitar and Bass Guitar tutor, I specialize in teaching students of all levels in an engaging and progressive manner. My teaching style combines performance coaching with empathetic guidance, focusing on ear training and practical skill development. I use tech tools like Amp Simulators, DAWs, and Ear Training Software to enhance the learning experience both online and offline. I tailor lessons to align with various curricula such as A-Levels, AP Programs, and IB, ensuring a comprehensive educational approach. With a diverse audience of 200+ students, including kids, beginners, and advanced players, I offer personalized instruction to nurture each student's musical journey effectively. Whether you aspire to master basics or refine advanced techniques, my methodology emphasizes enjoyment, creativity, and steady progress towards achieving your musical aspirations.
Your guitar teacher specialities
Ear training
Scales and Modes
Guitar Techniques
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Songs and Repertoire
Chords and Rhythms
Music theory
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Guitar concept taught by Ben
Ben Muirhead taught Stella the guitar intro to The Cure's "Open", concentrating on syncopation, finger placement, and rhythmic accuracy. Stella practiced the initial phrases and variations, with Ben providing fingering suggestions and rhythmic analysis. Ben will send Stella a voice memo to help her internalize the syncopated rhythm for further practice.
Syncopation
Drop D Tuning
Fingering Choices
Repeated Notes
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
Pinky Finger Use
Octave Muting
Syncopation
G Flat Note
Hybrid Bass Playing
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
Pick Mechanics
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
Repetitive Riffs
Bassline Construction
Dissecting Riffs
Octave Playing
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
F Major Key
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
Seeing Scales Spherical
Blues Scale
Minor Pentatonic Scale
Major Pentatonic Scale
Arpeggios/Triads
Scales - Ascending and Descending
Major vs. Minor Tonality
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Free lesson slots
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Teaching tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Metronome Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Student types for guitar lessons
School
College
Adult/Professionals
All levels
ADHD
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Interactive guitar lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
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