• I provide a non-prescriptive approach to learning where I sit down with you and listen to the kind of musician that you would like to become with a free initial consultation. I will then work with you specifically towards your goals, finding an approach that brings music alive for you.

• Ear training. I can work with you to develop your musical ear so that you will hear music in a totally new way, have a deeper understanding of what you are listening to and therefore be able to work out how to play songs and pieces just by listening to them.

• Improvisation. I can show you how to make stuff up as go along without fear of ‘mistakes’ or judgement. We will play lots together and build up your confidence and soon you will find yourself improvising on your own. Music is all about patterns and I will help you build up a library of ideas and sequences that you can draw on.

• Songs, film music, blues, jazz, improvisation. Play the music that you want to play.

• Composition. As an experienced composer, I can help you develop those skills if you are interested in writing music. I can share tips and ideas that have helped enrich my compositions and work on developing your compositional voice.

• Singers and performers. You can have access to my recording studio. I can guide you through the recording process, give you advice and help you make recordings that you are proud of.

• I read music and value that skill enormously, but I am offering a complementary approach that can open music up for those who may feel that the more formal, exam-based route is not for them. It is also valuable for those people who can already read music and play an instrument, but would like to broaden their skills and find a greater freedom and spontaneity in their musical life.