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
Music theory
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Scales and Modes
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.
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Electric Guitar

Guitar concepts taught by Thom
The session opened with a discussion about the UK's Eurovision selection process and challenges in the music industry, including artist development. The Student then practiced guitar chords, reviewing E minor, A minor, C, and D, and learning G major. The Tutor introduced how to read guitar tabs to help the Student learn chords independently, and future lessons will cover recording equipment and music theory.
Introduction to Reading Guitar Tabs (Tablature)
Fundamental Guitar Chords: E minor
A minor
C
D
G
Challenges in Music Collaboration & Production
UK Eurovision Selection & Performance Analysis
The Student and Tutor focused on guitar and singing coordination, practicing rhythmic chord transitions between E minor and A minor while maintaining vocals. They also learned the C major and D major chords, discussed muting techniques, and reviewed guitar anatomy. For follow-up, the Student was advised to practice chord transitions with a metronome, and the next session will involve learning to read guitar tabs.
The Power of Muscle Memory
Mastering C Major and D Major Chords
Muting Unwanted Strings in Chords
Essential Guitar Anatomy
Building Chord Transition Fluency
Coordinated Guitar & Vocal Rhythm
Student and Tutor reviewed the student's Logic Pro project, focusing on organizational best practices, gain staging for vocal automation, and techniques for humanizing MIDI drums. They discussed the importance of project optimization and planned a future lesson on synthesizers and EQ.
Gain Staging with the Utility Gain Plugin
Avoiding Effect Bloat in Projects
Humanizing MIDI Drum Performances
Manual Vocal Cleanup using Gain Automation
Project Organization with Track Stacks and Labeling
The Student and Tutor revisited guitar chord vocabulary, focusing on E minor and A minor, and practiced strumming techniques with a pick. They also began exercises integrating singing with guitar playing to improve coordination. Homework was assigned to practice seamless transitions between E minor and A minor daily for five minutes.
Consistent Practice & Instrument Integration
Advanced A minor Technique: Thumb Muting
Mastering Smooth Chord Transitions
Coordination Exercise: Singing While Playing
Strumming Rhythms: Downstrokes & Upstrokes with a Pick
Optimizing Guitar Holding Technique
Essential Open Chords: E minor & A minor
Student and Tutor caught up on the Student's music course progress, discussing their experience with group recording projects and the release of two original songs. They reviewed one of the Student's tracks, receiving feedback on mixing. Future sessions will focus on music technology and audio engineering techniques using Logic Pro, with the Student planning to share works in progress for practical application.
DAW as a Creative Instrument & Workflow Optimization
Genre-Specific Mixing & Impact (Drum Mixing Example)
Diverse Audio Engineering Disciplines
The Modern Portfolio Music Career
Music Release Workflow & Challenges
The Student and Tutor continued their guitar lessons, focusing on expanding the Student's chord vocabulary with E minor, A minor, E major, and C major. They practiced switching between these chords, discussed the importance of tuning, and talked about applying these skills to the Student's songwriting projects. The Student was assigned to practice chord transitions and to shorten their fretting hand nails as homework.
Mastering Foundational Chords: E minor
A minor
E major
C major
Chord Transition Drills
Guitar as a Language: Building Musical Vocabulary
Fretting Hand Nail Maintenance
Guitar Tuning Essentials
Learning tools used in guitar classes
DAWs
Looping Pedals
Backing Track Libraries
Metronome Apps
Engaging guitar lessons
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Record lessons
Weekend lessons

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