Tuning guitar by Ear NEW
watch the video a few times, this is a difficult skill to master!
Updated 1 September 2010
Adult Learning Pupils, there are still some spaces on the courses in Grove so please do enroll if you haven't already. There is also an Open day on 8th September for all Grove AL courses (around 6pm I'll be there)
Private pupils, please get in touch if you haven't already and would like to start into private tuition. Priority will go to last years Y6 pupils.
I have put up a new contacts form <<< which should make it easier to contact me via the web
Some fees are due to increase slightly in September 2010, this is inline with MU rates set a few years ago (I delayed doing this last year). If you have lessons in a pair the rate is staying the same. please let me know if you need further information on this or if you need to change to group lessons
Please do look in the RED practice book for both tips on pieces and fees due (cheques payable to Trev Williams or cash in an envelope). If you are delayed in paying please add a note
Adults and parents do feel free to Email if you have a question or if you have feedback, you can also write it in the practice book. Keep checking this part of the site for updates. NEW A number of people keep asking where is the best place to buy music books, and if you don't live near a local music shop www.musicroom.com I have found to be very good and helpful online service. Most music shops will order books for you as well if you ask
The main places I teach are
*NEW* I will be starting teaching guitar at St James Primary School, Hanney from September 2010
*NEW* I will be starting teaching guitar in Abingdon at Caldecott Primary School from September 2010
*NEW* I will be starting teaching guitar in Abingdon at Dunmore primary school from september 2010
*NEWS* Unfortunately due to lack of numbers at Shefford school lessons are stopping there this summer
*NEWS* Unfortunately Faringdon Community College have decided not to allow follow up tuition there as two pop/rock guitar teachers are based there already. Appologies to students/parents who asked for this specifically. My suggestion for these pupils would be to either try one of the other teachers in september or come for private lessons in Stanford in the Vale outside school time (see below). The head of music has also asked me to feedback, so do send any to me if you want it passed on.
*NEW* If your child is currently having lessons with me and is in Y6 there is limited space to continue into private tuition next term (in Stanford), please Email for more information. This year I am also setting up a waiting list for lessons, so please do get in touch soon if this applies to your child.
if they are staying at the school, lessons will continue in September. If your child wants to start lessons in September please let the school know (groups can also be started at this point if there are enough students to make a group)
You can ask for lessons with me via the school, generally I can start new pupils at the beginning term. There are different prices depending on group size, or individual lessons
Autumn COURSES 2010
There will be 1 beginner group and 1 improver group both on Thursday evenings in Grove, please check back for updates as to when to enroll (or check Adult Learning website)
Beg: R course Thurs 23/9 - 24/3 20 weeks 18:15 to 20:15
Imp: R course Thurs 23/9 - christmas 17:00 - 18:00 10 weeks
Thank you to students who have just finished the current courses, do keep an eye out for other availability here and on their website. Also feel free to network on the
guitar board here :
NEW FORUM
(please Email if you forget the password, *NOTE the password is lowercase letters!*)
*NEW* If your child is currently having lessons with me and is in Y6 there is limited space to continue into private tuition next term (in Stanford), please Email for more information. This year I am also setting up a waiting list for lessons, so please do get in touch soon if this applies to your child.
if they are staying at the school, lessons will continue in September*. If your child wants to start lessons in September please let the school know (groups can also be started at this point if there are enough students to make a group)
*new* there are new workshops with Oxfordshire MIND, and Also with Cornerstone Didcot. for dates visit the myspace page. please do email me or the centre to find out more
PRICES
Prices vary depending on the type of lesson you want,
if you contact me with details I can happily give you an individual quote.
Also if you want any more information Contact me
If you would like to send anything to me by post please do so at this address : Trev Williams Music, PO BOX 2894, FARINGDON, SN7 8WT, ENGLAND. It is also worth sending an Email if it's urgent for me to pick it up.
if you would like me to teach in your school or organise a workshop Contact me
my qualifications
I have a BA(hons) first class degree in Popular music and recording from Salford University
I have a current, CRB certificate for children from berkshire and oxfordshire, and also for adults with health concerns, I am a current member of the Musicians Union.
I was inspected for Adult Learning in the recent OFSTED inspection, for which my session was awarded a grade 2, you can read it here
I have been employed by the county music service to cover guitar work in secondary schools in Wantage, Faringdon, Didcot. and also Stanford in the Vale!!
I have passed a PTLLS teaching course at level 4
I have recently passed a DTLLS teaching course Yr 1, I plan to continue studies working towards an FE PGCE/PGCE at a later date
