Thom Isaacs

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Thom Isaacs

Masters degree

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Thom - Know your guitar teacher

As a seasoned Guitar tutor with a Master's degree in Music, specializing in Guitar and Electric Guitar, I bring over a year of experience to the table. My expertise lies in a wide array of specialities, including Chord Progressions, Fingerstyle, Music Theory, and more. I cater to students of all levels - whether you're a beginner picking up the guitar for the first time or an advanced player looking to enhance your skills. My teaching approach is personalized, focusing on your unique learning style and goals. From teaching Chords and Rhythms to enhancing your Ear Training, I am dedicated to helping you master Scales and Modes, Strumming, and Picking Techniques. Together, we will delve into a variety of Songs and Repertoire, making learning both enjoyable and rewarding. Get ready to embark on a musical journey where you'll not only learn to play the guitar but also understand the art behind it. Let's strum our way to success!

Meet Thom

Thom graduated from University of Brighton

Thom graduated from University of Brighton

Your guitar teacher expertise

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Music theory

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Scales and Modes

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Ear training

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Fingerstyle

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ASD

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Guitar for beginners

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Guitar for intermediate

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Guitar for advanced

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All Levels

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Guitar for kids

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Learning Disabilities

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ADHD

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Home schooled

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Guitar for adults

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

Guitar lessons quick guide

My teaching approach blends performance coaching with empathetic and creative methods, focusing on expressive musicality and ear training. Specializing in Guitar and Electric Guitar, I leverage tech tools like Amp Simulators and DAWs to enhance the learning experience. I tailor lessons to various levels, including Guitar for kids, beginners, and advanced players. I incorporate elements from curricula like A-Levels, AP Program, and IB to provide a well-rounded education. With a student audience of 10+ learners, my methodology fosters a deep understanding of music theory alongside practical skills. Whether offline or online, I use interactive tools like Chord Diagram Apps and Metronome Apps to make learning engaging. Join me to unlock your musical potential and develop stage presence, stamina, and collaboration skills in a supportive environment.

Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar

Flexible Scheduling

Allows 1h early scheduling

Allows 1h early rescheduling

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Student learned 5 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed vocal exercises, including tongue twisters and a choir song, "Old Abram Brown," to improve enunciation, pitch, and vocal transitions between registers. They also discussed the concept of a fugue and planned to delve deeper into vocal technique and potentially discuss the student's original music next session.

Musical Collaboration: The Fugue as a Performance Technique

Vocal Practice: Overcoming Challenges with Laughter and Embarrassment

Vocal Timbre: Developing a Unique Sound

Vocal Technique: Chest vs. Head Voice Transition

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Student learned 19 days ago

The student and tutor focused on vocal technique and articulation through a series of tongue twister exercises. They practiced pronunciation, consonant sounds, and vocal control, culminating in accent-based drills to prepare for confident performance. The session concluded with a plan to continue vocal practice.

Eurovision Song Contest Rules

Artist Selection and Risk-Taking

The "No Computer" Music Production Philosophy

Vocal Warm-ups and Tongue Twisters

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Student learned 19 days ago

The student and tutor focused on incorporating guitar accompaniment into a song, working through specific chord progressions and techniques. They identified and corrected chord voicings, practiced song sections, and planned for further development of the guitar parts as homework.

Rhythmic Counting and Timing

Song Structure and Arrangement

Chromatic Motion and Passing Chords

Guitar Chord Voicings and Variations

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Student learned 26 days ago

The tutor and student focused on vocal technique, practicing warm-ups and articulation exercises with tongue twisters. They then delved into the artistic development of a unique "sound," exploring what defines an artist's style and planning to analyze specific artists in future sessions.

Vocal Warm-ups and Articulation Exercises

Eurovision Hosting Rights & Contingencies

Developing an Artist's Unique Sound

Eurovision Song Contest: Entry & Selection Process

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The tutor and student focused on vocal technique, practicing phonetic exercises and tongue twisters to improve articulation and vocal transitions. They explored a new technique involving water to aid in managing the shift between vocal registers, with plans to revisit these exercises.

Vocal Recovery and Performance Resilience

Vocal Technique: The Pagio Exercise

Tongue Twisters for Articulation

Phonetic Warm-ups and Scales

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The session focused on improving vocal diction and articulation through a series of challenging tongue twisters, followed by a practical application to the song "Golden Hour." The student practiced enunciating difficult phonetic combinations and specific lyrical phrases with the goal of achieving clearer and more precise vocal delivery.

Application to Song Lyrics

Diction and Articulation Exercises

Vocal Stamina and Consistency

Vocal Warm-ups

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Learning tools used in guitar classes

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Metronome Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

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Looping Pedals

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DAWs

Engaging guitar lessons

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Note taking

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Chat for quick help

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Weekend lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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