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
/ 55 min
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
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Strumming and Picking Techniques
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Fingerstyle
Ear training
Scales and Modes
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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.
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Guitar
Electric Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Thom
Student and Tutor reviewed a recorded singing performance, focusing on how performance anxiety manifested in the Student's posture. They discussed the broader concept of evolutionary fear responses and how they apply to stage presence. For homework, the Student will re-record the same song, actively working on an exaggeratedly open and confident posture, while continuing to refine the melody.
Performance Anxiety & Self-Soothing Behaviors
Open Posture for Confident Performance
The Expanded Stress Response (Fight
Flight
Freeze
Fawn
Flop)
Breaking Habits: The 'Corkscrew Challenge'
The Student and Tutor worked on advanced vocal techniques, specifically focusing on breath support, diction, and the concept of "recoil breathing" using consonants. They applied these techniques to the song "Oft I Sight" and discussed managing vocal transitions and glottal stops. The Student was assigned to practice the song with these new breathing strategies, and future sessions will explore transferring these skills to other songs.
The Voice as a Unique Instrument
Supporting the Lower Register
Sustaining Phrases & Strategic Breathing
Smooth Transitions & Glottal Stops
Recoil Breathing & Consonant Diction
The session focused on developing the Student's performance confidence and vocal practice techniques. The Student and Tutor discussed the importance of consistent self-recording and review to build comfort with performing. They practiced specific lines from the song 'Off to my side,' with the Student assigned to record a full performance of it as homework for the next lesson.
Song Interpretation & Customization
Rote Memorization (R.O.T.E.)
Developing Performance Confidence
EBU Membership & Public Service Broadcasting
Eurovision Expansion & Canada's Debut
The Student and Tutor reviewed the classical song "Off Thy Side," discussing the concept of ornamentation in classical singing and its historical background, including the evolution of music notation. They practiced specific vocal phrases from the song, with the Student focusing on maintaining pitch accuracy for challenging note transitions, and was assigned homework to practice these particular sections.
Classical Vocal Ornamentation
Rigidity and Interpretation in Classical Music
History of Music Notation
Folk Music: Anonymous Authorship
The Lute & Historical Instrument Materials
Composer Spotlight: Thomas Campion
Student and Tutor continued their work on music production using Logic Pro, focusing on advanced vocal editing and mixing techniques. They covered detailed pitch correction, timing adjustments, gain automation for cleaning up vocals, and strategic equalization for a balanced mix. The Student will let the Tutor know about future scheduling.
The Invisible Art of Sound Engineering
EQ for Mix Clarity: High-Pass Filtering & Frequency Slotting
Precise Vocal Volume Automation with Gain Plugin
Subtle Vocal Pitch Correction with Flex Pitch
The tutor and student worked on refining vocal performance techniques for the song "Off, Have I," focusing on dynamic range, phrasing, and breath control. They also began exploring new choral repertoire from musical theater, with plans to review sheet music for these pieces in future sessions.
Dynamic Range in Vocal Performance
Vocal Control: Airflow and Sustained Notes
Musical Phrasing and Intuitive Timing
Vocal Interpretation and Emotional Delivery
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Looping Pedals
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Backing Track Libraries
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Open Q&A
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Weekend lessons
Mobile joining
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