Thom Isaacs
Develop your playing style with the help of a mentor who focuses on musical expression and confidence.
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Thom Isaacs
Masters degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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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
Your guitar teacher expertise
Fingerstyle
Music theory
Ear training
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Scales and Modes
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ASD
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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
Electric Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Thom
The Tutor and Student discussed the latest developments in the Eurovision Song Contest, including country withdrawals, rule changes, and political influences. They analyzed the implications of these changes on the competition's structure and fairness. The student was advised to focus on vocal work in future sessions.
EBU Rule Changes and Voting System
BBC's Position and Political Neutrality
Impact of the Geopolitical Situation
Junior Eurovision Considerations
Eurovision Broadcaster Withdrawals
Armenia's Consistent Lateness
The session centered on improving the student's singing voice, particularly in accessing and utilizing their head voice. The student practiced vocal warm-ups and began applying those techniques to a song. The tutor assigned homework to find songs with higher male vocals for future practice and catch-up sessions were scheduled.
Vocal Registers: Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
Airflow and Vocal Tension
The Importance of Posture
Overcoming Vocal Insecurities
Transposing Music
The Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's song "Start a Fire" and explored lyrical stability through full instrumental performances. They brainstormed a new song centered around the theme of a final gamble, using casino imagery. The next lesson involves developing the discussed themes into song lyrics, and the Student will work on other compositions individually.
Visualizing Song Concepts
Songwriting Theme and Inspiration
Casino Imagery in Songwriting
Embracing and Reinterpreting Cliches
Lyric-First Songwriting
The Student worked on lyric memorization and performance techniques for a song. Focus was placed on maintaining consistent pronunciation and timing while singing along to a karaoke track. The Student will continue practicing the song and consider focusing on songwriting in the coming weeks.
Karaoke Practice for Song Familiarization
Importance of a Distinctive Song
Vocal Performance and Accent Neutralization
Artist's Input and Song Ownership
Eurovision Selection Process: Artist vs. Song Submission
Songwriting Process: Title as Theme
The session focused on improving the student's rhythm and timing through music theory and practical application to a song. The student learned about musical notation, time signatures, and note durations. The session concluded with targeted practice on a specific section of the song to improve timing accuracy.
Applying Rhythm to Singing
Rests
Counting Beats and 'Ands'
Note Durations
Rhythm and Time Signatures
The session focused on improving the student's singing, working on pronunciation, rhythm, and holding notes for the correct duration in a specific song. The student practiced singing the song with and without lyrics to improve memorization and performance quality. The student was assigned homework to practice specific lyrical phrases and memorize the song.
Note Duration and Counting Beats
Lyric Memorization Techniques
Consistent Tempo
Geography and Eurovision
Syllable Emphasis: 'Shivering'
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Backing Track Libraries
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Looping Pedals
Engaging guitar lessons
Note taking
Record lessons
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
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