I started playing guitar over 11 years ago and have been a passionate and dedicated musician ever since. Having gone to college to study music to get a diploma, I then furthered my education in music by attending The University of Huddersfield to study Sound and Music for Image. As a result I am well versed in both classical and popular genres of music. This has led me to have a vibrant career in a variety of bands, including funk, blues, metal, rock and punk bands. I am currently working in an improvisational psychedelic rock project and a midwestern emo/math rock project.

My philosophy in teaching is developing good musicianship as early as possible. This means getting you jamming and improvising and thinking about more in your playing than just the notes you’re hitting. My aim is to help you cultivate your own sound on the instrument, guiding you in how to say what you want to say. This approach will teach you how to use your ear alongside more commonly covered skills like how to read music and tab and learn songs and pieces from a wide range of genres and styles.

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Hi, my name is Thomas, I’m a singer and guitarist who’s been performing on stage for over 10 years with various bands as well as on my own. I studied jazz music and sound engineering at the E.M.A.R. in Reunion Island from 2013 to 2016. I then started traveling around the world to discover other countries’ musical history and traditions, spent some time in Turkey learning the “Bağlama” (traditional middle-eastern stringed instrument) and in China where I was performing regularly with a local musician playing the “Guzheng” (Asian plucked zither).

I mostly play Folk music, but also have a keen interest in other styles such as blues, reggae, rock, funk, indie, and also maloya, which is the cornerstone of Reunionese traditional music.

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PLEASE NOTE- I am only currently accepting new Irish / Celtic or jazz guitar students as I run the school and the Finale Guitar shop opposite. My lessons are also more expensive than our other teachers as I’m running very short on time. If you are a beginner (or the parent of one!) then please book with Johnny or Tom.

I started playing guitar when I was eight and have since played in bands in such diverse genres as folk, jazz, funk and rock. I run FolkFriend.co.uk which provides educational content for Celtic guitarists and have written several books on the topic. I have also published a guide to chord inversions for jazz guitarists. I began teaching guitar in 2014, set up my guitar shop, Finale Guitar, in 2019 and founded Finale Music School in 2022. My aim, as it always has been, is to provide budding musicians of all ages with the tools they need to truly understand and enjoy playing music. I want to produce players with the confidence, ear training and technical skills needed to play their favourite tunes by ear, jam along with other musicians and generally have fun playing! I do this through friendly, fun lessons covering music selected by the student while also incorporating all the necessary theory, ear training and technical exercises to give them a firm foundation to write, perform and jam from.

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I’ve been playing drums since the age of 12. Since then I have achieved grade 8 on the drum kit, earned a college degree in music, joined 3 rock bands, and am currently studying music at the University of Sheffield. I specialise in rock and pop music, however I love playing along and listening to loads of different genres! In teaching drums, I like the student to lead the direction of their learning while incorporating the fundamental skills they need to develop a well rounded skill set. This can include learning to play songs they like while also covering the 26 drum rudiments and ear training skills needed to jam along with other musicians. I’m happy to take my lessons down any route to suit the student!

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My name is Chorkiu- you can simply call me Kiu. I’ve been playing trumpet since the age of 8. Throughout my musical journey with the trumpet I’ve played in various musical settings, from symphonic winds to brass bands, from a jazz band to an indie-pop band, which has an album released and distributed in Hong Kong and Japan.

I’m classically trained but this does not restrict me from exploring the possibility and essence of music. After I graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with a Bachelor (Hons) degree in Music (majoring in Composition), I’ve spent years involving in community arts and curative music education. By doing that I aimed at breaking through the boundaries of academic musical training in order to help people to unveil their inborn musical talents. I deeply believe that music is in everybody’s soul.

On the other hand, I’m still active in providing opportunities to students looking for a systematic musical learning experience. I’ve been teaching brass and music theory at schools or privately for over 15 years. In 2019 I was appointed as a Theory Examiner for one of the most internationally recognised music examination bodies. In short I can help you learn the music you love for pleasure or achieve recognised grades and qualifications if you wish to, while honing your ear, composition and improvisation skills!

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Hi, I’m Patrick! I am currently a music student at the University of Sheffield and I am excited to expand on my music career here at Finale Music School. Violin is my primary instrument, alongside piano and guitar I enjoy playing a variety of genres from Classical to Folk to Jazz. If you are looking for violin tuition I can tailor lessons to you – whether you want to read some Bach or would prefer a more improvised ear training session. I am capable of teaching guitar and piano as well to a high grade, I would be happy to pick any of these instruments up with you!

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Hi! I’m Marija, a rock vocalist and guitarist based in Sheffield, UK. Along with being a guitar teacher, songwriting coach, and event organiser, I have over a decade of experience in performing live and recording as a vocalist and guitarist whilst exploring various genres such as rock, blues, jazz fusion and punk. My musical journey began with learning piano when I was just three years old. I went on to study guitar, piano and vocals at the Juozas Karosas Music School in Klaipėda, Lithuania, the prestigious Juozas Tallat-Kelpša Conservatoire in Vilnius and the Music Conservatoire in Klaipeda, where I honed my skills on the electric jazz guitar. In 2013, I moved to the UK and enrolled in Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, where I studied music and earned my BA (Hons) in 2016. During the time at university, my main instrument was the electric guitar, taught by Justin Dwyer. My playing style has been influenced by a wide range of music and artists, particularly those who experiment with different sounds and techniques- it is this love of experimentation which I hope to share with my students! Apart from being a solo vocalist and guitarist, I am one half of the rock duo Star Dame, who are recording and performing original alternative rock material. As I continue to develop my own voice and style, I strive to push boundaries and explore new ways to express myself through music. I’d love you to join me!

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I am an experienced piano player and teacher from Sheffield. I have been playing piano for 12 years and I am currently studying for my grade 8. I love every aspect of music: playing; listening, composing and teaching. I provide custom-made piano lessons covering both practice and theory. I offer lessons for beginners and intermediate players of all ages. I offer lessons to students who are aiming to sit their grades, or just wanting to learn for pleasure! I can teach students to understand and play pieces from the main 4 periods of piano music: Baroque, including compositions by Bach, Handel and Vivaldi; Classical, including compositions by Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven; Romantic including compositions by Chopin, Grieg and Brahms and the Modern period, ranging from blues to jazz to pop. My personal music career involves getting merit-distinction level on my grades 1-7, playing in classical concerts and with several rock bands.

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