James - Guitar tutor - Hobart
1st lesson belanja
James - Guitar tutor - Hobart

James

  • Rate RM154
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James - Guitar tutor - Hobart

RM154/h

1st lesson belanja

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  • Guitar
  • Jazz Guitar
  • Sitar
  • Chapman Stick
  • Balalaika

Professional Guitar Mentor with 10 Years of Teaching Experience and a Bachelor of Music Helping Students Develop Excellent Technique, Creativity, and Confident Performance Skills.

  • Guitar
  • Jazz Guitar
  • Sitar
  • Chapman Stick
  • Balalaika

Lesson location

About James

I have 10 years of teaching experience and hold a Bachelor of Music. Throughout my teaching career, I have worked with beginners, intermediate learners, hobby musicians, and aspiring performers who wanted to strengthen their guitar skills while enjoying the creative process. I believe every student develops differently and deserves lessons tailored to individual strengths and ambitions.

One learner joined my classes hoping to perform confidently at community events but lacked confidence in rhythm and stage presence. Together we focused on timing, performance preparation, and expressive playing through regular practice sessions and constructive feedback. Within several months, the student confidently performed before live audiences and continued pursuing music with enthusiasm.

I believe learning guitar should combine discipline with creativity. My classroom encourages curiosity, patience, and consistent practice while creating an environment where mistakes become valuable learning opportunities. Watching students perform songs they once thought impossible continues to inspire my passion for teaching.

Outside teaching, I enjoy composing original instrumental music, attending live performances, and exploring guitar traditions from different musical cultures. These experiences allow me to introduce fresh techniques and creative ideas into every lesson. I would be delighted to help you become a confident guitarist while enjoying every step of your musical journey.

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About the lesson

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • +6
  • levels :

    Beginner

    Intermediate

    Advanced

    Professional

    Kids

    1st Year

    2nd Year

    3rd Year

    4th year

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

I begin by discussing each student's musical interests, previous experience, and personal goals before designing a customized lesson plan. This allows every learner to develop technical ability while enjoying music that matches individual preferences. Each lesson combines structured exercises with enjoyable performance activities that maintain motivation throughout the learning journey.

Fundamental skills such as posture, finger placement, picking accuracy, chord transitions, and rhythm are introduced progressively to establish a strong technical foundation. Students gradually explore acoustic and electric guitar techniques through styles including pop, rock, blues, country, folk, and fingerstyle. Scale practice and fretboard exercises strengthen coordination while developing improvisation and melodic creativity.

Music theory is integrated naturally through songs, helping students understand intervals, chord progressions, harmony, rhythm, and musical structure without making lessons feel overly technical. Ear training activities improve listening accuracy, chord recognition, and melodic identification while encouraging confident musical expression. Regular performance practice helps learners become comfortable playing both independently and with other musicians.

Students preparing for music examinations, auditions, concerts, studio recordings, live performances, or band participation receive individualized coaching focused on technical precision, musical interpretation, and stage confidence. I regularly assess progress, refine lesson objectives, and provide constructive feedback that encourages continuous improvement. Every lesson concludes with personalized practice routines that support consistent development while keeping learning enjoyable.

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Rates

Rate

  • RM154

Pack rates

  • 5h: RM770
  • 10h: RM1540

online

  • RM154/h

free lessons

This first lesson is free to allow you to get to know your teacher so that they can best meet your needs.

  • 1hr

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