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Music Tutors That Care

Professional music tuition from career musicians who understand the daily struggle to be better with years of industry experience to share.

Run by Aly & Jon, professional musicians with decades of experience with live performance, recording, touring and mentoring performers.

“Aly is motivating and kind, incredible knowledge and experience in the music industry and just as a human I have nothing but respect for.”
George - Student

“I've been playing with Jon for over 20 years now and he is one of the most naturally talented drummers I have ever worked with. His subtly of touch and musical instincts are fantastic, and his innate groove makes him a joy to play with. You know you're in safe hands when he is behind the kit.
Pete Friesen - The Almighty, Alice Cooper

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Your Goals Come First

We truly believe in how you approach learning and that's what our experience brings. We work with all levels for all different reasons. It could be you just want to sing or play for fun, to those who come to us for our industry experience. We are known for our energy and passion for our teaching and often the role of the teacher is more than just teaching you techniques. This is what we pride ourselves on. Getting to know you and understand what works best for you.

It's not just about your technique it's about building your confidence in those skills and that gives you the basis for a great experience and career.

Our approach is to ensure your music goals are met, with a programme tailored to goals based on your current skill and experience.

We offer training in :

  • Vocals

  • Drums

  • Guitar

  • Bass

  • Keys

  • Artist Development


Learn from Career musicians, & performers
who have toured, been session musicians
and forged careers in the music industry.

OUR COURSES

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Our drum lessons are tailored to your individual needs and goals. Each session focuses on building a solid foundation while exploring creativity and expression across a wide range of musical styles.

 

You’ll work on:

  • Developing reading skillsExpanding your groove and timing

  • Strengthening your backbeat

  • Improving swing and triplet feel

  • Exploring different genres to broaden your skill setPlaying to a click and enhancing tone production

 

Whether you want to play in a band, improve technique, or drum for fun, our lessons give you the tools to grow as a confident, versatile drummer.

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Guitar lessons are designed to meet your unique goals, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player. Each session combines technical skills with creativity and musicality.

 

You’ll focus on:

  • Building chord vocabulary and finger strength

  • Improving technique, speed, and accuracy

  • Developing rhythm, groove, and timing

  • Learning scales and lead playing

  • Exploring different styles and genres

  • Playing with confidence in solo and ensemble settings

Our lessons help you become a confident guitarist, ready to perform, create, and enjoy music at your own pace.

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Vocal lessons are designed to meet your unique goals, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced singer. Each session combines technical skills with creativity and musicality.

You’ll focus on:

  • Developing breath control and support

  • Improving pitch accuracy and tone production

  • Expanding vocal range and flexibility

  • Exploring style, phrasing, and expression

  • Learning harmonies and improvisation

  • Performing confidently solo or in an ensemble

Our lessons help you become a confident, versatile singer, ready to perform, create, and enjoy music at your own pace..

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Bass lessons are designed to meet your unique goals, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player. Each session combines technical skills with creativity and musicality.

 

You’ll focus on:

  • Developing finger strength and techniqueImproving groove, timing, and rhythm

  • Learning scales, walking basslines, and riffs

  • Exploring different styles and genres

  • Playing in harmony with other instruments

  • Performing confidently solo or in an ensemble.

Our lessons help you become a confident, versatile bassist, ready to perform, create, and enjoy music at your own pace.

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Our live band skills sessions prepare you for performing with others in a band setting. These lessons focus on communication, timing, and musical interaction, helping you become a confident and adaptable musician.

You’ll develop:

  • Playing in time and locking in with the band

  • Understanding song structure and arrangement

  • Developing stage presence and performance confidence

  • Improvisation and creative contribution

  • Collaboration across different genres

  • Effective listening and musical communication

Whether you’re aiming to join a band, perform live, or improve ensemble skills, these sessions give you the tools to thrive as a dynamic, collaborative musician.

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Our live band skills sessions prepare you for performing with others in a band setting. These lessons focus on communication, timing, and musical interaction, helping you become a confident and adaptable musician.

You’ll develop:

  • Playing in time and locking in with the band

  • Understanding song structure and arrangement

  • Developing stage presence and performance confidence

  • Improvisation and creative contribution

  • Collaboration across different genres

  • Effective listening and musical communication

Whether you’re aiming to join a band, perform live, or improve ensemble skills, these sessions give you the tools to thrive as a dynamic, collaborative musician.

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Home education music sessions combine creativity, skill development, and collaborative learning.

 

Students explore song composition, critical listening, instrument development, and artist study in a project-based environment.

 

Ensemble work encourages teamwork and musical communication, while sessions remain fun and engaging.

 

These sessions give home-educated students the chance to create, experiment, and develop their musical voice, all in a supportive and inspiring group setting.

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Book Your Free Assessment Session

Enter your details to receive a free assessment session to see what course would best fit your current skill level and ultimate goals. Every applicant gets our free guide to a career as a professional musician.

Contact us today and Aly or Jon will be in touch very soon. Indicate which area you wish to get help with.

We will also send you emails from time to time when we add free new content, lessons, and updates, you can opt out at any time.

Call us: 07519 332879 or use the form to book you call back to discuss & book your free assessment session.

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to improve. One of our tutors will review your request and call back.

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What Our Students & Others Say

Pete Friesen

The Almighty, Alice Cooper

I've been playing with Jon for over 20 years now and he is one of the most naturally talented drummers I have ever worked with. His subtly of touch and musical instincts are fantastic, and his innate groove makes him a joy to play with. You know you're in safe hands when he is behind the kit.

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