G.A. Music Tuition

If I spend too long working as a part of other people's organizations, especially for relatively small amounts of money, the red mist starts accumulating and I get very frustrated at how much time is being wasted (of my own and in general). I need to be doing something productive and, as a creative person, I need to be being creative. I love teaching (and doing sound) privately. I get to choose when I work (which is often more than I would do in a 9-5), but I'm building something that is mine and benefits me and my family in the long-run. Duff McKagan once said "I couldn't breathe if I wasn't doing music" and I've never related to a quote more in my life.

I will always be honest with students. I'm very positive and encouraging as a teacher, but if something needs work, I won't tell them otherwise. I will tell students exactly what they need to do to get better, provide that platform, but then give them the responsibility of carrying out the necessary steps. That way, when they do better, it's ALL ON THEM. I don't think there is any other way of doing it. I had teachers who did this with me and getting it right is so fulfilling, but for skills that I didn't build, they're because I didn't practise and I work on them now. I will also provide an education in the current music industry and the skills needed to be a part of it. I don't know if other music teachers consider this over just learning to play songs.

In special circumstances I can, but the set-up is complex and expensive and I wouldn't want to put the onus on the students to make sure my sessions are worth the money; that is my job. I'd need their guitars or electric drums DI'd into the sound of a video call, clear video of their playing, noise cancelling headphones and a stable strong wired connection to justify this.

I haven't needed to make changes. The house is always clean. I wash my hands regularly and thoroughly. I cancel in good-time if I am ill. If the student wishes to wear a mask they can.