Thom Isaacs
Develop your playing style with the help of a mentor who focuses on musical expression and confidence.
Guitar lessons - Thom Isaacs
Masters degree
/ 30 min
Meet Thom
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.
Your guitar teacher expertise
Ear training
Music theory
Fingerstyle
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Scales and Modes
Thom graduated from University of Brighton
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!
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Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Electric Guitar
Guitar concept taught by Thom
Thom and Max worked on ear training, focusing on intervals and scale degrees to improve Max's melodic dictation skills. They used numerical scale degree exercises and melodic dictation tools to practice interval recognition. Thom recommended practicing scale degree exercises away from the piano to reinforce interval awareness, and they discussed revisiting Max's exam performance closer to the exam date.
Intervals
Melodier Exercise
Major Triad
Scale Degrees
Thom guided David through songwriting strategies, specifically for David's Eurovision submissions. They analyzed the structure and lyrical content of David's Luxembourg entry, "Lionheart," paying close attention to syllable count, rhythm, and thematic consistency. Thom provided feedback and introduced RhymeZone as a resource for lyric refinement, and David will continue to edit the song based on the feedback from this lesson.
Thematic Inversion in Songwriting
Rhyme Scheme & Meter Tools
Lyric Redundancy Reduction
Syllable Counting in Lyrics
Song Structure Application
Thom taught Reid about alternate guitar tunings, specifically open D tuning, and its applications in various music genres. Reid practiced a fingerpicking pattern in open D tuning, focusing on isolating thumb movements and coordinating fingerpicking techniques. Reid was encouraged to listen to Adrianne Lenker's album 'Songs' for further inspiration.
Finger-Picking Pattern (Adrianne Lenker Riff)
Open D Tuning (DADF#AD)
Open Tuning
Drop Tuning
Thom and Max reviewed performance feedback and practiced ear training using Melodol and Melodear. They analyzed Max's practice exam, identifying areas for improvement such as intervals, scales, and rhythm. Thom assigned singing exercises for the next session to help Max internalize scale degrees and improve interval recognition.
Musical Intervals
Scales and Modes
Tone Color (Timbre)
Rhythm Transcription
Thom guided a learner from Clements High School in Telfair through an analysis of song structures. They explored examples from various songs, including Eurovision entries, to identify patterns and understand how different sections contribute to a song's overall impact. The lesson focused on using A, B, and C sections to map out song form, and they analyzed the UK's 2024 Eurovision entry to understand its structural issues. The individual was encouraged to practice identifying song structures while listening to music during the week.
Dance Break as a Section
Verse
Pre-Chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Identifying Song Sections
Song Structure (A/B/C/D Sections)
Thom and an individual from Fort Wayne discussed songwriting challenges for a Eurovision entry and practiced freewriting as a technique to overcome writer's block. The individual shared a segment of an original song for feedback. Next week's lesson will focus on analyzing song structures in Eurovision songs.
Free Writing Technique
Songwriting Process (Melody First)
Overcoming Perfectionism in Creativity
Song Structure (AABA)
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Backing Track Libraries
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