Chesterfield,, Derbyshire
PROFESSIONAL GUITAR TUITION
FREE INTRODUCTORY GUITAR LESSON!
One to one guitar tuition with a difference. You get to make your own recordings! You can come to me, or I can travel to your home or work etc.
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO RESTORATION
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66 customer reviews
M thomas
Dave is a good and patient tutor and a pleasure to have lessons with
Katherine
Dave is a great tutor. My daughter always enjoys her lessons and has good banter with Dave. Would definitely recommend :-)
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Tresa
Very good teaching and interaction
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Thank you 🙏🏻
cameron
amazing, really helpful and a great man and makes me laugh at times.
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AndrewE-176
Dave is a great tutor very easy to get along with and makes learning the guitar very relaxing and I would recommend him to anyone.
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Dave Shepherd
I had no knowledge of playing a guitar until I met Dave last November, but it it quite obvious that Dave has a real passion for what he teaches especially with the huge investment in his musical equipment. We have just completed my first recording and a real eye opener of what you can achieve in a short period of time. More...
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Suzie
Dave makes learning guitar fun at your pace!
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David Watson
Ive had my guitar set up by Dave and I must say he did a brilliant job! It now plays better than ever. Dave is very careful, precise and professional. I would highly recommend Dave for this kind of guitar work as well as teaching 😀 More...
DaW-6
I've just had my guitar set up by Dave, he did a brilliant job and I'm really satisfied with it. It plays better than it ever has. I would definitely recommend Dave for this kind of work as well as teaching More...
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David Caudle
Knows his subject extremely well from experience and has the patience of a saint ! Oh and he's an easy guy to get on with; he and I share a similar weird sense of humour ! More...
Dave Shepherd
I start as a complete beginner with Dave 3 months ago and it is has been quite an enlightening experience. Good steady progress and feeling more relaxed after every session, but regular practice is certainly key for me.
Andrew eyre
Excellent the methods are great and Dave is extremely easy to get along with making it a pleasure to learn highly recommend
Dan Kelleyy
Very nice guy, really good help, also very funny
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AndrewE-176
Just my 3rd lesson and Dave is a great teacher and person.Found learning a pleasure and cannot wait for my next one would very highly recommend.
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Dave Shepherd
Only my second session with loads of content. Really pushing me outside my comfort zone but plenty to practice before my next visit. The whole 60 minutes is recorded and transfered to me. Like it. 😀 More...
Ian Brown
I've tried previos one on one tuition and also on-line lessons however at last I feel like I'm starting to make some progress with learning the guitar.
The material that Dave sends through post each lesson is of good quality and helps with the practice at home. Great coffee, nice bloke what more can I say?
Maybe he'll tell me on Thursday!
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Dave Shepherd
Really enjoyed our session today. I wanted to give myself the best opportunity of playing guitar and ultimately the type of music I enjoy. There is a sound structure to Dave’s teaching and audio feedback of the session. Great. 👍 More...
DavidS-2096
I am pleased I chose Dave as my guitar teacher. He is very experienced and comfortable with all levels of experience. Well structured lessons and audio feedback of each session to listen to and practice. Definately recommend
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Dave Hargitt
Fun fun.
Still lots to go through but expect 5star at the end. Coffee not bad either
Judy Sturgis
My instructor was amazing. Loved his manner and teaching technique. I have just been too busy to return but do plan to!
Terri
Dave has taught my son for a few years now. His teaching style is great - no boring play this chord, do this, do that - he has backing tracks that he can change the speed and loop to learn by section so you can master a piece over time and when ready, you can even record the piece.
Handouts and backing loops are emailed out for practice between classes.
Dave's enthusiasm for music shows through in his lessons and his encouragement to push further is outstanding.
I would recommend Dave to anyone wanting to learn without hesitation.
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Dave Wheeler
Very good teacher with loads of experience. His teaching methods including backing tracks easily appeal to any age group and any level of playing experience
Heather
Lessons are great with Dave. Good laugh and works at a great pace for a total beginner like me. Like the fact he comes to my house which is easier for me. Makes lessons fun, looking forward to more. More...
HeatherW-130
Dave makes lessons easy to follow for a complete beginner like me. He is funny and makes you feel at ease. Love the fact he comes to my house which is easier for me. Looking forward to more lessons!
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SilverTruck74
Great knowledge and friendly bloke really recommended
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Julie
Dave is a great teacher who has a lot of patience. He is teaching my daughter and he pushes her to past her comfort zone.
Marilyn Foden
Fabulous teacher of guitar
Dave is a fantastic guitar teacher,he really puts both kids and adults alike at ease,he makes everything so easy and fun along the way,you can really have a good laugh with Dave as well as learning all you need to know about playing your guitar.
I highly recommend him to everyone. He has taught my autistic grandson Keane for the past couple of years and believe me that is no easy task,the man has the patience of a saint. Dave put him at ease and built up a trusting bond with Keane and will go out of his way to help any way he can.
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Annonymous
Great teacher and great fun. Recommend for all ages
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MarilynF-11
Dave is a fantastic guitar teacher,he really puts both kids and adults alike at ease,he makes everything so easy and fun along the way,you can really have a good laugh with Dave as well as learning all you need to know about playing your guitar. I highly recommend him to everyone. He has taught my autistic grandson Keane for the past couple of years and believe me that is no easy task,the man has the patience of a saint. Dave put him at ease and built up a trusting bond with Keane and will go out of his way to help any way he can. More...
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DarrenP-175
Absolutely brilliant teacher and really fun sessions highly recommended for learning guitar and recording with
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Ian Brown
I'm having lessons with Dave Brown after trying a previous teacher and then reverting to on-line tuition. At last I feel that there is some structure to what I'm learning. Dave is patient and I can honestly say I look forward to the next lesson. As always its important to keep practicing in between but so far so good. More...
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Thanks Ian. Keep up the good work
DanH-193
Great teacher, would highly recommend
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Amy Cotterill
Professional, friendly, approachable, reliable, flexible. My 6 year old loves Dave and I really rate his teaching - there's nothing more to say really!
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Thank you Amy for your kind words.
DavidC-1140
At sixty six years old, I decided to do something I'd put off for many years; learn to play guitar. My son learned and I watched him develop on his own and with a tutor. I contacted David Brown of dB Music, who I'd found in "Yell". Couldn't have made a better choice ! We get on pretty well as he's on my wavelength and really knows his stuff with the guitars ! Has a pretty well set up studio and is certainly pushing me on so far, ( which to be honest is what I need ). So far so good -- will certainly keep on with the lessons and would not hesitate to recommend him to any budding guitar player wanting to learn ! More...
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Amanda Norman
My young son & I have been having joint guitar lessons with Dave for almost a year. Our lessons are always interesting and Dave's style is very supportive and with great humour. He manages to balance our very different ages, ability, and the fact that one plays electric and the other acoustic. I unreservedly recommend Dave if you are looking to learn or improve guitar. More...
car morgan
brilliant makes you feel right at home an more confedent
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Glad you enjoyed working with me. Keep up the good work.
david wheeler
A great guitar teacher, he is an experienced musician and he teaches using latest technology in his music studio. He also has a wicked sense of humour. I have learned a lot on every lesson and each has been fun More...
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Thanks Dave. Really enjoy our session.
ChrisC-645
Over the last year I've made several recordings of favourite songs to excellent backing tracks Dave's located. They all worked out really well and Dave's patience, encouragement and interest in your efforts is hugely helpful to the artistic process. He's a great guy to work with. I know his ability also as a guitarist and he works out a careful individual plan for each student. Lovely guy to work with! Thoroughly recommended!! More...
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SilverTruck74
Great teacher great bloke after only a few months with Dave I feel like a guitar player. Plenty of laughs along the way and fabulous help with buying a new guitar and amp. Thanks Dave !!!! if anyone wants to learn to play Dave’s amazing More...
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RachelP-154
Excellent. I found Dave the instructor so patient and encouraging. Within the first lesson I was able to play certain cords which I would have never had believed. If your looking to learn to play the guitar this is your man. More...
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Paul Hodgson
Dave is brilliant - as a beginner he set me tasks to develop at the right pace, offered loads of encouragement and lots of well thought through digital handouts to practice with. It's been a joy.
SueM-269
I can’t recommend Dave highly enough! My son really looks forward to his lessons because Dave has good banter with him and pick tunes to play that he enjoys. He emails music at different speeds that are used to practise playing to. My son has made pleasing progress in a short time . More...
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MattM-132
I've not had time to play for a couple of years but I took lessons with Dave for quite a long period of time. He is a fantastic teacher and all round top bloke, a very clever and unique way of teaching via recordings and full of knowledge. Would, and have done many times, recomend to anyone looking for guitar lessons wether a beginner or already advanced as he will always find a way to push you further More...
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MarciaG-11
Dave is very friendly and knowledgeable .My daughter has been having lessons for a few years and thoroughly enjoys them .Dave puts her at ease and has a laugh he is like part of the family when he's here and even the dog loves him . My daughter has learned lots and her confidence has grown . More...
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SarahW-2892
Highly recommend Dave for lessons very knowledgeable reasonable rates and encourages my son he loves his guitar lessons .
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RobB-197
Dave is a great guy and Teacher he has the patience of a saint and really knows his stuff Stop thinking about playing a guitar and call Dave and Start Today you will not regret it
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ElizabethB-165
Dave has fantastic knowledge, the way he teachers my children is fab and they always enjoy his lessons. Dave is flexible and always supports my children's learning
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PaulH-1183
Dave has been an excellent tutor. He offers a very personally targeted approach and provided lots of tracks at different speeds to build my confidence. He let's you go at your own pace but always helps you to do that little bit more so the improvement builds. An (middle aged) absolute beginner at the start the kids now dance and sing along to some of my strumming now!If you want to learn - he's the man More...
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MagentaBroom74-1
Dave has done some amazing Recordings, Absolutely Brilliant!
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IanC-2100
I think Dave is a great teacher. I’m loving my lessons and enjoying them loads. Only had 3 so far but very happy and surprised at my progress.Thanks Dave
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What do you love most about your job?
Not only do I love playing guitar, but I love the pleasure I get in seeing students develop and the joy it brings them playing on of the worlds most popular instruments.
What inspired you to start your own business?
People who saw me play, origionaly inspired me by asking me to teach them. I taught part time at first. However, I was getting great feedback and more and more requests that I needed to go full time.
Why should our clients choose you?
I teach in a different way to most tutors.
I remember, when I was younger, I would go to my guitar Teacher, then come home and not pick it up my guitar straight away. When I finally picked it up to practice, I couldn't always remember what my teacher Had taught me, the handouts where hand written and not always easy to follow. As a result of this, I wanted to work out the best way to help people learn. I came up with the idea of using recording equipment. I am able to take sections of music that the student wants to learn and create loops from that section slowing it down and gradually speeding it up as the student becomes more comfortable. It's much more fun learning to play this way. Once you've learned a piece you can also record it and make up your own album if work. I can guarantee that a beginner will play along to a backing track in the first lesson.
The studio equipment is also used as part of my audio restoration service and recording artists.
If you're not sure of anything I can do a spoken summary.
After each lesson you receive emails containing professional handouts in PDF format and audio of the tracks you need to practice to including any spoken summary to remind you what you need to do. This way you can replay the lesson over and over again.
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