Adam’s passion for music sprouted in 1994 at the age of 11. A year later he had developed a healthy obsession for the guitar which lead to 2 ½ years of private studies with top session player and 1994-95 Guitarist of the Year winner, Dave Colquhoun (Rick Wakeman, Ozzy Osbourne, Bow Wow Wow). Two years after those first notes and months of habitual practice, Adam himself became a runner up in the ’97 Young Guitarist of the Year finals at the tender age of 14. The performance took place at the London Guitar Show, held annually at the Wembley Conference Centre. Adam was featured in several local newspaper articles.
In 1999, for his commendable efforts in class, frequent assembly solo performances and outstanding contributions to end of term musical productions, Adam won his school’s Paul Smith Memorial Prize for Best Achieved in Music. By 2001 he had successfully completed his Music BTEC studies at the BRIT School of Performing Arts. He then proceeded to focus on building his student repertoire, both privately and at a handful of schools. He quickly established himself as a popular local guitarist and tutor, specialising in Rock & Pop/Heavy Metal styles, but with an understanding and ear to adapt to other tastes and genres.
Adam has continued to teach and involve himself with several musical projects which have gained him valuable live gigging and session experience in the studio, abroad, and locally. He has occasionally conducted several of his own guitar seminars in schools and local musical retail outlets. He is a keen performer, writer, and possesses some expertise in the fields of music recording and production. Audio and video examples of Adam’s solo composition work, percussion programming and home studio production can be heard here.
With an assured knowledge covering all levels of technique and theory, Adam provides a fun and lucid teaching approach to the fundamental and somewhat overlooked playing topics. Continually seeking new and rewarding opportunities, his goal is to become a valuable asset to the education of music in today’s schools where he can offer and reach toward his true potential, both as an individual and, as a great music teacher.
GUITAR TUITION
I have been a professional musician and guitarist for 15 years and teaching for the past 9 years at numerous schools, colleges and as a home-based private instructor. I specialise in contemporary styles such as Rock, Pop, Metal, Blues and also take a keen interest in Jazz. Lessons typically incorporate well known and popular songs with the techniques required to play them. Grades and learning to read music are also incorporated although this can be optional.
The primary aim of my lessons is get students playing fun, familiar and enjoyable music as I believe this is the key to progress. The various song examples will act as an introduction to the techniques required when playing the instrument. All material shown during lessons is illustrated in guitar tablature format and printed/emailed for your references.
GUITAR TUITION
- One-to-one tuition lasting 1 hour or 30 minutes
- Free trial lesson
- All ages welcome
- All levels covered from Beginner - Advanced
- Specialising in contemporary styles:
Rock - Metal - Pop - Blues - Funk - Jazz - Acoustic - Fingerstyle
- All techniques and topics covered:
Rhythm - Lead - Music theory - Improvisation
- Rockschool grading syllabus (optional)
- Complete A - Z songlisting covered. from Abba - Pantera - ZZ Top! Or simply your favourite Guitar Hero tunes :)
- Bass tuition also available
- RGT certified and fully CRB checked
NOTE: Whilst I suggest bringing your own instrument for comfort, a spare electric/acoustic may be provided if it is impractical or not possible for students to bring their own.
PRICES:
Single Lesson Prices:
£25 - 1 hour
£15 - 30 minutes
Pre-paid Discount Prices:
(each pre-payment is for 5 lessons)
£115 – Five 1-hour lessons
(£23 per lesson @ a saving of £10)
£70 – Five 30 minute lessons
(£14 per lesson @ a saving of £5)
TRAVEL & LOCATION:
Broad Green, West Croydon
Nearest Train Station: West Croydon or East Croydon (15 mins from Victoria/London Bridge)
Buses: 109, 250, 60, 64, 198, 289
TIMES
Due to other teaching commitments I am currently unavailable weekday evenings.
Mon/Tues/Wed: 10am - 2pm
Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
GUITAR SETUPS
- Fixed bridge guitars: £25
- Locking trem guitars: £30
CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR TO ARRANGE BOOKINGS
You can also find me here
MSN: adamhooton@hotmail.com
Bands I am currently involved in:
www.myspace.com/neoentity - my progressive/power metal outfit
www.myspace.com/daysofperversion - brutal, epic, melodic, technical death metal assault!
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