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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Ear training
Scales and Modes
Music theory
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Fingerstyle
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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
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
The tutor and student reviewed recent personal events and then engaged in a discussion about music composition, Eurovision submission strategies, and the challenges faced by broadcasters. They then transitioned to practical vocal coaching, focusing on learning a 17th-century classical piece by Thomas Campion, including lyrical interpretation and technical vocal execution. The session concluded with the tutor sending resources for the classical piece, and they confirmed their next lesson.
The UK's Eurovision Performance Strategy
Early Music Vocal Techniques
Eurovision Post-Contest Analysis
The Tutor and Student worked on the classical vocal piece "Off Have I Side" by Thomas Campion, focusing on vocal technique, historical interpretation, and music theory concepts like chromatic scales. They practiced singing the verse and chorus, with the Tutor providing guidance on pitch, rhythm, and lyrical expression. The session concluded with plans to practice the song further and potentially explore scales and modes.
Historical Music Context: Thomas Campion and Lute Songs
Music Theory: Chromatic Scales and Half Steps
Vocal Technique: Ooh Shapes vs. Speech Quality
Interpreting Early Modern English Lyrics
The Student and Tutor worked through the process of organizing a Logic Pro project by creating track stacks for different instrument groups, such as vocals and synths. They also discussed efficient file management and project cleanup techniques, including track stacking and track hiding, to improve workflow and reduce processing load. The Tutor planned to review the project files once the upload was complete in the next session.
Track Stacks: Streamlining Your Mix
Plugin Management and Bouncing in Place
Logic Project Organization: Folder vs. Package
Project Compression for Sharing
Project Cleanup: Deleting and Hiding Tracks
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Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
DAWs
Looping Pedals
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