Tim Scott's Guitar Lessons

Guitar and Bass Lesson Vouchers
Tim’s Student Hall of Fame
Correct Pick Technique Tutorial
Tim’s Sweep Picking Exercises

Introduction
From beginners to advanced expert one-to-one tuition from a professional, gigging and sessions guitarist who has taught hundreds of private guitar and bass students over the last fifteen years.

Tim's personal philosophy or aim for guitar teaching is to fully explain the techniques and ideas i.e. scales, harmony and theory, etc. at work in the music the individual wishes to learn. In this way the student gains the skills necessary in a short time, ultimately to teach themselves from the widely available resource materials such as: books, guitar magazines, etc. by drawing on the techniques and ideas that have been built up during the lessons.

Although most of Tim's students start as beginners they always progress rapidly with some reaching the most advanced of material in two years or less. While a small number go on to pursue music at some of the very finest music courses available in this country and abroad.

Styles
Tim is constantly transcribing new material for his students which is carefully chosen from what is currently popular on the Radio, TV and mainstream press; this is to ensure that the material taught is relevant to the present. Some of his current student's favourites are songs by: The Red Hot Chilly Peppers, Fall Out Boy, Panic At The Disco, Put Your Hands Up For Detroit by Feddie Le Grand, Hard-Fi, Orson, The Raconteurs, Blink 182, The Killers, Green Day, The Kooks, MUSE, The Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, The Hives, The Kaiser Chiefs, My Chemical Romance, Cold Play, Enter Shikari, Razor Light, plus many, many more.

He also teaches classics by Legendary artists such as: Nirvana, Oasis, Beethoven, Jimmy Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Led Zepplin, The Police, Madonna, Metallica, The Beatles, Areosmith, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Black Crows, Joe Satriani, Earth Wind & Fire, AC/DC, Moterhead, BB King, Gary More, Thin Lizzy, Bryan Adams, The Stone Roses, Mega Death, Ronnie Jordan, Mozart, Guns N' Roses, Herbie Hancock, James Brown, Steve Vai, Fleet Wood Mac, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, Santana, The Darkness, U2, Queen, Papa Roach, Miles Davis, Cream, Dream Theatre, Bach, Jeff Beck, The Average White Band, Blur... to name but a few.

Teaching from a wide variety of styles including: Rock, Pop, Dance, Indie, Emo, Funk, Pop Punk, Soul, Grunge, Blues, Classical, Heavy Metal, R&B, Nu-Metal, Reggae, Jazz, Funky/Electro House, Screamo, Latin, Be-Bop, Country, etc. is something on which Tim thrives, as it enables him to give his students a full complement of playing skills.

Theory and Techniques
Tim can impart the specialist knowledge needed to fully understand advanced theory and techniques including: The Major and Minor scales and the cycle/circle of 5ths/4ths; Understanding Chord and Scale construction and relationships; The Modes and their related chord scales; The pitch access as used by Joe Satriani; Two Handed Tapping, Pinched Harmonics, Sweep Picking/Economy Picking, Whammy Bar Tricks, Legato, Bends and Vibrato, Hybrid Picking, Improvisation and Composition.

Bass
Bass lessons include such fundamentals as understanding chord and scale harmony in order to write bass lines that sound outstanding. Techniques include: Slap and Pop, Harmonics, Walking the Bass, Two Handed tapping, Bass Chords, plus all the best in bass lines from Funk, Soul, Jazz, Blues, Rock, and Dance, etc. plus many more.

Tim's Background and Experience
On occasion he's been sent students who featured on TV talent searches such as X-Factor, Pop-Idol etc. on the recommendation of major record labels, one of whom went on to be signed by 'New Kids On The Block' management, landing a major record contract. He has also been approached by the BBC to coach an actor for their 'Cutting It' TV Series.

Vice-versa, major record companies such as Polydor and Universal have occasionally approached Tim for students who fit the profile they are currently scouting for.

In 2001 he had the great privilege of leading a clinic for Jackson Guitars as part of an endorsement package that he secured with them in 2001.

After working with legendary Radio 1 DJ Judge Jules at his North London studio and also live in Ibiza, Tim's name was added to the prestigious London Guitar Institutes hall of fame, which is where he studied to attain his Guitar Institute Diploma 1992-1993. This led to being invited back as a lecturer to lead a one-off Master Class on the place of guitar in the current dance scene in 2005.

Tim’s aim is to help you achieve above and beyond your personal goals and expectations by creating a specialist course of one-to-one tuition that suits your individual needs whatever you’re level, or ambition.

Lesson Location
The lessons take place at Acer Studios which is Tim's custom equipped private teaching facility based in Hazel Grove, Cheshire. Students of all ages travel each week or fortnight from around South Manchester for his expert private guitar and bass tuition from the following areas: Hazel Grove, Bramhall, Poynton, Wilmslow, Cheadle, Handforth, Cheadle Hulme, Alderley Edge, Heald Green, Gatley, High Lane, Davenport, Offerton, Marple, Romiley, Macclesfield, Woodley, Sale, Altrincham, Hale, Warrington, Lymm, Derby, Adlington, Buxton, Great Moore, Heaton Mersy, Heaton Moor, Heaton Norris, Whaley Bridge, Furness Vale, Marple Bridge, Hyde, Denton, Edgeley, Stockport, Manchester City Centre, Didsbury, Congleton, Disley, New Mills, Mossley, Prestbury, Rainow, Holmes Chapel, Tytherington, Mottram St Andrew, Knutsford, Mobberley, Timperley, Woodford, Woodsmore, Bredbury, Styal, Bollington, Mile End, Reddish, Eccles, Hollingworth, Compstall, Frodsham.

Sometimes students have even travelled from as far away as London, Newcastle, and Dublin for one off lessons usually combined with business trips or seeing friends and family near South Manchester.

Booking
If you would like to book some lessons and require more information on prices please get in touch by phone or email via the the contact page.

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Guitar and Bass Lesson Vouchers:

Guitar and Bass Lesson Vouchers are the ideal gift for a partner, friend, or relative. From beginners who’ve never played before all the way up to intermediate/advanced players who wish to know more. Courses can be tailored to create the ideal package for your individual needs.

If you require more information on prices and would like to purchase some lesson vouchers please get in touch by phone or email via the contact page.

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Tim’s Student Hall of Fame:

• Rick Matthews, guitarist from the band Eskimo Smile who recently featured on the channel 4 series mobileAct unsigned and have recorded demos at Blueprint Studios as part of an ongoing development deal.

• Stuart Day bass player from 'Roller', who supported Mel C. of 'The Spice Girls' on her European Tour.

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