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
Your guitar teacher expertise
Ear training
Scales and Modes
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Fingerstyle
Music theory
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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 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.
Music Theory: Chromatic Scales and Half Steps
Historical Music Context: Thomas Campion and Lute Songs
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
Logic Project Organization: Folder vs. Package
Project Compression for Sharing
Project Cleanup: Deleting and Hiding Tracks
Plugin Management and Bouncing in Place
The student and tutor explored songwriting techniques, focusing on developing a new song with a poppy rhythm and relatable lyrics. They extensively discussed the strategic considerations and logistical aspects of entering the Eurovision Asia contest and analyzed several Eurovision entries, including Israel's and Denmark's, examining their staging, performance, and political contexts. Future lesson scheduling was confirmed.
Eurovision Song Analysis: Israel's 2024 Entry
Eurovision Asia Song Contest Mechanics
Eurovision Staging and Performance Analysis
The class involved a post-Eurovision analysis, focusing on vocal performance critiques and strategic recommendations for future entries. Participants reviewed specific performances, discussed vocal techniques, and debated the effectiveness of the UK's current selection process, suggesting a return to national finals.
Eurovision Voting System & Controversies
Vocal Performance & Stage Presence
The Role of National Finals
Lyrical Analysis & Interpretive Storytelling
Vocal Tone Color & Emotive Expression
Vocal Phrasing & Articulation
Vocal Control & Airflow Management
The tutor and student reviewed the student's song project in Logic Pro, focusing on production and mixing techniques. They discussed mastering, vocal levels, stereo width, and the process of saving Logic Pro files, with the student assigned to zip and upload their project for further analysis in the next session.
Song Production Workflow
Stereo Width and Panning Techniques
Mastering: Achieving Consistent Volume
Mixing Fundamentals: Balance and Perspective
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Looping Pedals
Backing Track Libraries
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Record lessons
Note taking
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