Tim Shorten
Hello, I am a guitar/ukulele teacher based on the Bedfordshire / Hertfordshire borders, between Hitchin and Bedford. I teach acoustic guitar electric guitar and ukulele
I teach one to one tuition in my home and regularly play in a 3 piece group where I sing and play guitar. I also compose backing tracks for live performance using Garage Band software.
Guitar
My lessons are designed to get you playing and enjoying the instrument from the first day. There will be some basics to master at first but you will quickly learn by playing real songs, riffs and phrases that inspire and motivate you. There are no exams to worry about just the thrill of playing to the best of your ability. Lesson times depending on experience start at 45 mins, although 1 hour is the most popular slot.
Ukulele
Ukulele is a reasonably easy instrument to learn and cheap to buy and very rewarding as you will quickly be able to play simple tunes and rhythms. Lesson times for Ukuleles can start at 30 minutes making it a cost effective instrument to learn.
Whichever instrument you choose, it’s my job to make it interesting and fun. I teach adults of all ages and so whether you are a beginner or an improver its never too late to get involved in music. You may not even have an instrument at first but just want to discover what its like in which case you can try the instruments I have in the first lesson and then with a bit more insight buy your own. I can help you choose if you feel unsure about it.
Vouchers
You may know a friend or relative who, for one reason or another, has struggled to find the time to develop the music potential they may have. I offer vouchers that you can buy as gifts for Christmas or Birthdays. This is a great way to encourage them to get started.
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