Ben Muirhead
Guitar Lessons with Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Educator for All Levels
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Ben Muirhead
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Ben - Know 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!
Your guitar teacher expertise
Fingerstyle
Ear training
Guitar Techniques
Guitar for beginners
Chord Progressions
Music theory
Strumming and Picking Techniques
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ASD
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Adult/Professionals
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Guitar lessons quick guide
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.
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
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
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15 days Refund
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Guitar concepts taught by Ben
The tutor and student worked on foundational bass guitar techniques, focusing on recognizing and applying common fingerboard shapes, specifically the interval of a fifth and the C minor pentatonic scale. They practiced moving these shapes across the fretboard and explored legato and staccato playing styles, with plans to send documented exercises for further practice.
Developing Musical Rhythm and Precision
The Fifths Interval Exercise
C Minor Pentatonic Shape & Practice
Legato vs. Staccato Articulation
The Student and Tutor reviewed bass guitar techniques for playing hip-hop basslines, focusing on finger positioning, muting, and reading tablature using an A Tribe Called Quest track as an example. The Student practiced specific exercises to develop pinky strength and control, and they discussed posture and instrument setup. The Tutor offered to send supplementary material via PDF.
Fretting Hand Muting Techniques
Pinky Strength and Dexterity Development
Bass Guitar Setup and Ergonomics
Right Hand Technique: Plucking and Muting
Ben Muirhead taught E Floyd the "Jungle Boogie" baseline and the C harmonic minor scale. E Floyd practiced the scale and arpeggios, and Ben emphasized the importance of practicing in time and understanding the relationship between major and minor scales. They discussed E Floyd's possible lesson renewal and Ben encouraged her to explore different fretboard positions.
Major vs. Minor Scales
Arpeggios and Chord Tones
Practicing with Drum Grooves
Scale Patterns
Bass Positions
Harmonic Minor Scale
Ben Muirhead taught Estella Floyd a Paul McCartney bassline, focusing on its structure, melodic and rhythmic variations, and underlying harmony. They analyzed specific sections of the bassline, discussed techniques like muting and chromatic movement, and explored rhythmic concepts such as eighth notes and ghost notes. Ben assigned practice of the bassline, and potentially tabbing it out or recording it for Estella.
Eighth Note Rhythms
Chromaticism
Pinky Finger Technique
Baseline Construction
Chord Progressions
In a July 1, 2025 online bass lesson, Ben guided Estella (E. Floyd) through a bass line in drop D tuning, focusing on rhythm, finger placement, and alternative playing options. They discussed past Oasis concerts and future song choices, with Ben offering practice tips and recommending the artist Mon Neon.
Bass Riff Variations
Open D vs. Fretted D
Sixteenth Notes
Interval of a Fourth
Drop D Tuning
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.
Repeated Notes
Fingering Choices
Drop D Tuning
Syncopation
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Chord Diagram Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Backing Track Libraries
Engaging guitar lessons
Note taking
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
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