Guitar Lessons North Shore

My name is David, and I teach music around the North Shore of Sydney. I have been playing guitar for six years and achieved full marks in Grade 8 AMEB and RGT (London College of Music) when I was just 11 years old. I recently returned from the US, where I was awarded a full scholarship from Berklee College of Music.

Having played piano since the age of five, drums at the age of ten, and bass at the age of eleven, I am a well-rounded musician. Currently, I perform 2-3 times a week in various bands, including the Sam McNally Group (featuring Tommy Emmanuel’s keyboardist) and more. I have also had the opportunity to play with Steve Vai, who is considered by many to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

I have taught students ranging from young children to adults at any level. Whether you are looking to improve your technique, expand your current repertoire, explore a new direction with your playing, or even if you’re just starting out and want to figure out what to focus on, I am here to help.

Topics that will be covered during lessons include: 

– How to read chord charts, tabulators and traditional notation 

– Left and Right hand positioning

– Strumming/Flatpicking

– Fingerstyle 

– Extended Techniques (e.g. harmonics, thumb independence, tapping, slapping & percussion) 

– Developing sense of rhythm, groove, dynamics, and musical expression. 

– Developing creativity, emotion and musical interest

– Ear Training 

– Song Writing

– Studio Mixing and Recording

– Jazz Improvisation in practical scenarios

Please contact me for all guitar related lessons on the north shore of Sydney.

I am looking forward to teaching you in the near future!

Thanks.