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
Music theory
Fingerstyle
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Ear training
Scales and Modes
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Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ASD
Guitar for adults
ADHD
Guitar for beginners
Home schooled
Learning Disabilities
All Levels
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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.
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Electric Guitar
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15 days Refund
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Guitar concepts taught by Thom
The Student and Tutor analyzed song structures, beginning with Eurovision promotional strategies and vocal analysis. They then delved into specific song examples from Eurovision and country music, examining structural patterns, lyrical content, and thematic messages, with a focus on call-and-response and narrative storytelling. They also discussed the influence of historical musical eras and the risks of adhering to genre-specific "metas."
Vocal-Instrumental Interplay
Song Structure Analysis: ABC vs. ABBA
Jury vs. Tele-vote
Vocal Range and Performance
Eurovision Promo Season
The student and tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, explored music theory concepts like major and minor scales, and conducted an in-depth analysis of the song "Jolene." They practiced vocal techniques such as dynamics and breath control, and discussed phonetic elements related to consonants. The student was assigned homework to map out breathing points in the lyrics for review next session.
Breathing Technique and Phrasing
Vocal Dynamics in 'Jolene'
Fricatives and Voiced/Unvoiced Consonants
Jazz Standards and The Real Book
The student and tutor engaged in a detailed analysis of song structures, using a letter-based system (A, B, C, etc.) to break down the components of various Eurovision songs. They practiced identifying verses, choruses, and bridges, discussing how musical elements create transitions and variations between sections. The next session will continue this analysis, potentially looking at genre influences on structure.
Song Structure Analysis
Musical Section Labeling (AABA
Verse-Chorus)
Techno vs. Pop Song Structure
Song Structure Notation
The session explored vocal anatomy and the physical mechanisms behind different vocal registers, including chest voice, head voice, whistle register, and vocal fry. The student practiced vocal exercises and the tutor provided diagrams and explanations of vocal cord vibration and hormonal influences on voice.
Vocal Register Transitions (The 'Passaggio')
Vocal Registers Beyond Western Music
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice: The Science
The tutor and student engaged in vocal warm-ups focusing on articulation and pronunciation, utilizing a complex tongue twister. They then discussed songwriting strategies, including freewriting and finishing unfinished pieces, and explored the student's album concept which is inspired by faith and religious messaging, relating it to historical musical traditions.
Album Structure and Thematic Cohesion
The 'Show Must Go On' Philosophy in Performance
Phonetic Articulation: Mastering Difficult Sounds
Freewriting as a Songwriting Warm-up
Breath Control and Vocal Phrasing
Understanding Vocal "Bad Days"
Vocal Registers and "Cheating the Flip"
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Backing Track Libraries
Looping Pedals
Engaging guitar lessons
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
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