|
|
 |
|
| Teachers |
|
|
|
|
Our
teachers are the essence of Key To Music. We know
how the right approach can stimulate and develop
a student's interest in music and the wrong one
can damage it for good. A good teacher passes on
their enthusiasm as well as their knowledge.
KTM teachers are young, passionate and skilled.
It's a winning combination. The majority of our
teachers are in their twenties and have been cherry-picked
from the thriving pop/rock scene in London. They
are given guidelines for teaching and adhere to
the KTM report system. However they are encouraged
to be as responsive as possible in their teaching
methods to ensure the pupil gets exactly the type
of education they require.
Our teachers:
have been interviewed, vetted and CRB checked
hold further music qualifications
have extensive prior experience in one-on-one teaching
are passionate, personable, skilled
follow the KTM Report system. After every 5 lessons
a report is filed to ensure pupil and student are
on the right track. This enables us to co-ordinate
workshops according to standard and the songs the
pupil has studied |
|
|
|
|
Here are brief teacher
profiles of some of the KTM tutors - many of whom are
recent graduates of the world famous Guitar Institute:
| Diana
De Cabarrus - specialist instrument Guitar,
Vocals |
|
 |
|
Qualifications: BA
Hons., Cert.HE in Popular Music Performance, Diploma
in Electric Guitar |
|
| Playing Experience:
Diana has extensive experience playing
live in all kinds of bands from rock and pop functions
bands to Scottish to African folk and originals
bands. Her debut original release is out now on
respected Scottish indie label Fence records; another
originals rock band she played in supported Razorlight
in 2004. She has played and sung in commercial sessions |
|
| Inspirations:
Robert Johnson, Hubert Sumlin, Django Reinhardt,
Paco Pena, Jimi Hendrix. |
|
Pupil
References:
'She has a great practical and informal
teaching style which has made lessons both rewarding
and fun. I would wholeheartedly recommend her.'
Asim Shivji |
|
| 'Diana has proved
herself to be reliable, punctual and extremely well
organised...she and my son worked well together.
Diana is a lovely person.' Christine Clark |
|
|
| James
Hannay - specialist instrument Guitar |
|
 |
|
Qualifications: BA
Hons. Guitar Institute specialist units. Set up
Key To Music in 2005 after 3 years of private tutoring. |
|
| Playing Experience:
Velarsound, The Dynamos and Player Piano. |
|
| Inspirations:
Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, JJ Cale, John Squire,
Junior Marvin (and any other guitarist beginning
with J, it seems), Nick Cave, Nick Drake, Paul Simon,
Curtis Mayfield. |
|
Pupil
References:
‘He is an excellent teacher and
possesses all the qualities one could hope for.
He is patient, good-humoured, enthusiastic about
his subject and gets on very well with children.
He is hard-working, honest and trustworthy and I
would not hesitate to recommend him.’ Amanda
Raus |
|
| '‘Dylan's
lessons with James have given him far more than
I could have wished for- not only has James managed
to impart a breadth of musical knowledge and solid
practical skills to Dylan but he has also greatly
increased Dylan's confidence. I could not recommend
him more highly.’ Georgi Morris |
|
|
|
| Dave
Troke - specialist instrument Bass
Guitar |
|
 |
|
Qualifications:
Degree in popular music performance. |
|
| Playing Experience:
I have been gigging for the last 10 years
all over the UK and France with many function bands
and artists including Pete Cunnah (D:ream). |
|
| Teaching Experience:
Private tuition. Head of bass department and course
leader for Academy of music and sound. |
|
| Inspirations:
Jaco Pastorius, Stuart Zender, Jimmy Haslip, Victor
Wooten, Rocco, Anthony Jackson and many more… |
|
|
|
| Will
Chitty - specialist instrument Guitar |
|
 |
|
Qualifications: B-TEC
Pop Music Performance, A-Level Music, Currently
studying BMUS Degree in Pop Music Performance at
The Tech Music School |
|
| Playing Experience:
Currently playing in a number of bands
specalising in parties, weddings and corporate events.
Have been teaching privately for 4 years and loving
every second of it. Angry-Folk originals band Puppiss
have just released their latest EP ‘Giro Junkie’. |
|
| Inspirations:
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Slash (The Pride of Stoke-on-Trent!),
Clapton, Hendrix. |
|
Pupil
References:
‘Will’s approach to teaching
music is well structured, thorough and most of all
fun! He makes playing the guitar a hugely enjoyable
experience and I can recommend him highly.’ |
|
|
|
| Daniel
Partington - specialist instrument Bass |
|
 |
|
Qualifications: BA
Hons, BIMM Hdip. |
|
| Playing Experience:
Many live and recording sessions, current
work includes recording in Belgium, touring UK in
different bands, original bands and playing to thousands
of people at functions. |
|
| Inspirations:
All good musicians and well put together songs.
Not just bassists, although Flea, Larry Graham,
Richard Bona, Abe Laboriel, Mike Dirnt, Matt Freeman
and Charles Mingus are among many inspirational
bassists. Plus, comedians and programs such as Bill
Bailey and Father Ted. |
|
Pupil
References:
‘The difference with Dan and other
teachers is that he makes everything fun and makes
learning specific to what you need, so if I want
to learn any specific style we’ll do it, if
we need to know any theory then he’ll do it
in a way that makes it applicable to what I need
and like to play.’ |
|
|
|
| Dave
Simpson - specialist instrument Drums
& Percussion |
|
 |
|
Qualifications: BSc
Media Technology and Diploma (with Merit) in Pop
Music Performance from Drumtech. Also awarded the
Best Live Performer Prize 2004. |
|
| Playing Experience:
Dave has 12 years live playing experience;
debut album with The Random released early ’07.
Other function and original bands include National
Snack and The John Devlin Band. He also regularly
assists with classes at The Institute of Contemporary
Music (The Guitar Institute) in Kilburn. |
|
| Inspirations:
John Bonham, Elvin Jones, Dave Grohl, Stewart Copeland,
Steve Jordan, Stanton Moore, Tim Alexander, Brian
Blade and many more… |
|
Pupil
References:
‘I can happily recommend Dave as
a drum teacher. He is enthusiastic and has a great
way of simplifying things for me. I always look
forward to my lessons.’ Amanda Boesche |
|
|
|
|
| Ainne
Skerritt - specialist instrument Piano
and Vocals |
|
 |
|
Qualifications: Associated
board piano exams grade 1-8, A level Music, Currently
in final year of BMUS degree in Popular Music performance
specialising in vocals at London Tech Music schools. |
|
| Playing Experience:
Current Residencies at Le meridien hotel-Piccadilly
circus, The living room - Regent street, Jurys kensington
hotel and The Pearl (Chancery Court Hotel- Holborn)
Published songwriter ('Cant let you know' - 2007
danish X factor winner -'Sine'). Perorm in and around
london playing my own original music (www.ainne.co.uk)
and currently recording an album. Performed for
the Queen as part of the jubillee celebrations and
also performed with Jools Holland on his 'Around
the Uk in a day' tour. |
|
| Inspirations:
Eva Cassidy, Aretha Franklin, Sade |
|
|
|
|
|
| Mark
Lyons - specialist instrument Guitar |
|
 |
|
Qualifications:
BMus (Hons). LCMM, Cert.HE in Popular Music Performance,
Diploma in Electric Guitar. A-level music. |
|
| Playing Experience:
Mark has extensive experience of playing live from
performing in a wide variety of covers/function
bands and musical shows. |
|
| Inspirations:
Roy Buchanan, Steve Cropper, Keith Richards, Pete
Townsend, Brent Mason, Eddie Van Halen, Angus Young,
Albert Lee, Lindsay Buckingham, Robbie Krieger,
Michael J. Fox (!). |
|
Pupil
References:
‘He is able to identify and communicate my
problem areas amidst delivering instruction with
warm professionalism. Mark’s experience and
expertise is evident in his ability to play and
his patience with his students.’ Wayne Kelly
‘My son and I found Mark to be a superb
teacher of electric guitar. He is very likeable
and made us both feel instantly at ease. He was
excellent at building confidence and working with
our ideas as well as providing clear and concise
instruction to improve our technique and understanding
of the instrument. We both found Mark inspiring.’
Peter Law
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
