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

Thom graduated from University of Brighton

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Music theory

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Ear training

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Scales and Modes

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Fingerstyle

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Guitar for adults

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Guitar for beginners

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ADHD

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Guitar for advanced

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Guitar for intermediate

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Guitar for kids

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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.

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Guitar concepts taught by Thom

Student learned 3 days ago

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

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Student learned 12 days ago

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

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Student learned 18 days ago

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

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Student learned 19 days ago

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

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Student learned 25 days ago

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

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Student learned 26 days ago

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

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Learning tools used in guitar classes

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DAWs

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Looping Pedals

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Backing Track Libraries

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Metronome Apps

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Mobile joining

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Pets are welcomed

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Record lessons

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Weekend lessons

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