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Ridgestone

5 (7 reviews)

Rate €35
Response 19h
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Number of students Ridgestone has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Ridgestone has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (7 reviews)

€35/h

1^st lesson free

Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric guitar
Bass guitar
Classical Guitar
Ukulele
Mandolin
Banjo

Experienced Guitar Tutor with 24 years experience. Styles taught, Rock, 1960s, Blues, Folk, Easy listening, Also Exploring music in alternative tunings i.e Open Chords, DADGAD, Drop D. Banjo, Mand

Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric guitar
Bass guitar
Classical Guitar
Ukulele
Mandolin
Banjo

Lesson location

- Online

About Ridgestone

21 years time served in Guitar and other instrument tuition.
- What kind of experience do you have?

30 years guitar playing experience, 16 years in traveling the county as a guitar teacher. Have performed at Lordswood and Swingate Schools in Chatham; Moore or Less and White Horse folk clubs in Rainham; Horniman's Museum Dulwich; Equinox Charity Rochester; Parkwood Nursery Rainham; Walderslade Rest Home; Radio Kent; Worked for and performed at Gillingham Borough Council's (Now Part of Medway Council) community arts organizations Spiral Arts for 2 years. I've been playing guitar for decades and am a dedicated musician

- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?

YES

- Where and with whom did you train?

Classically Home Tutored Piano

- Do you belong to any professional organisations?

Formally the Myguitarlessons Franchise, The National Harmonica League, RGT, Musicians Union. Currently registered with First Tutors UK & (concealed information)

- Tell me about some of your current students.

During the Covid19 situation safeguarding measures will be in place during sessions, and students will need to wear a face mask . . . All of my Pupils during the pandemic so far have been on SKYPE: The number of of pupils has been greatly reduced due to Covid19

My students have come from a variety of backgrounds who wish to learn the guitar and other fretted stringed instruments such as Banjo Mandolin, Ukulele, Balalaika. Harmonica has also been taught and music theory. The majority of students have had their lessons at their home address and on occasions they have come to my home address.

Testimonial 1- "We are very pleased with the guitar lessons John is providing our 11 year old daughter with. Not only is he knowledgeable and passionate about his music, he also shows great versatility when encouraging my daughter to learn songs of her own choice. He is very accommodating of our queries and thoughts as parents, and will always take time to answer our questions.
John has the patience required to teach all levels and has been tremendous support in keeping my daughter motivated. He is extremely reliable, which I feel is key to maintaining progression.â€
Louise; Kent

Testimonial 2: John has tutored my 12 year old daughter in Guitar for the last 3 years. I would not have anybody else. He puts a lot of enthusiasm and knowledge into his teaching and often gets carried away so is never clock watching which I have experienced with other teachers. Emily is a particularly difficult student who can get bored easily especially if what she is doing is repetitive and she feels she has already learnt it or is not learning from the session. John is excellent at moving her on and teaching her the same thing in a different way so that she doesn't get bored with it. She usually can't wait for her lessons and does practice, however John is not a hard task master and does not expect heavy amounts of homework done on top of other commitments. He does encourage her to play all the time and as my daughter is quite creative she has been inspired by John to make up some songs and try other instruments which she is doing through school. John always comes prepared to the lesson and my daughter has been able to play different guitars and understand the difference between them, playing many different styles of music with in their lessons. Also on a more practical note I get all of this and a happy daughter for a very reasonable price and think it is well worth what I pay.
Cheryl; Kent

Testimonial 3: John is a very patient and enthusiastic guitar/mandolin teacher which is good because I'm a novice musician and my playing probably hurts his ears. He has taken on board my inspirations and musical preferences and he prepares appropriate pieces of music for us to try out in our lessons. I would gladly recommend John to anyone.
Monica: Essex

- What kind of experience do you have?

Free Lance Guitar Tutor for 20 years
Freelance Tutoring Guitar & Other instruments on a One to One basis to date
Ran After School Art Club @ a Primary School in Gravesend on a Freelance Basis
Freelance Guitar Tutored to Selected Pupils @ a Community School in Ashford for 1 year
Worked as a Beanstalk Reading Volunteer 2 months
Floor Spot Guitarist/Mandolin Player & Singer/Song Writer Folk@ the Oast Rainham Kent 2 years
Community Arts Worker Spiral Arts Gillingham 2 years
Art Education 3 years

- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?

Enhanced Full Disclosure D.B.S. Certificate issued November 2015 by Beanstalk

- Where and with whom did you train?

Home tutored on Classical Piano as a Child
Self taught on Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele and Harmonica
Practical training in Community Arts/music Spiral Arts Gillingham's Community Arts Project
Picked up Tricks of the Trade whilst a Floor Spot Guitarist @ Folk at the Oast

- Do you belong to any professional organisations?

Musicians Union
Myguitarlessons.co.uk
(concealed information) (John Beckett)

- Tell me about some of your current students.

Mick: Taxi Driver: Learning Acoustic Guitar @ my Home
Harry: Occupation not known: Learning Electric Guitar @ my Home
Steve: Retired Police Officer: Learning Diatonic Harmonica: Ditton
Shaun; Occupation not known) Learning Diatonic Harmonic: Swanscombe
Thomas: Lorry Driver from Latvia: Learning Acoustic Guitar @ my Home
Jason: Retired: Learning Ukulele @ my Home
Paul: Occupation not known: Learning Acoustic Guitar Leybourne

About the lesson

After the first lesson which I give free of charge, the aim is for student to progresses from the basics such as first position Chords to more advancement, such as Finger Picking, fretboard navigation, applying techniques and tricks of the trade,scales and learn a few of your favourite songs. Although I don't consider myself as an expert singer, I can coax the Student to explore improved singing

I would also like to introduce to the student alternative tunings which can expand the playing experience and enjoyment. This is all done at the pace of the student and of course always to the student's preferences.

With the Harmonica a similar approach is used of course instead of strings we are using breath and small brass reeds. Choose me as your tutor, I believe you will not be disappointed.

Which subject(s) do you teach?

Guitar, Base, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele, and Harmonica

Theory. Scales, Chord Progression, Improvisation and Fretboard Navigation

- Tell me about your qualifications.

Self taught Musician, used extensive online research into Theory, History and History of Music

- How much do you charge?

£30 for an hour and quarter

- Where do you teach?

At Students' homes or at my own home. From Rochester in Kent II have travelled the County to conduct lessons in the Medway Towns, Maidstone, Aylesford, Higham, Gravesend, Chalk. Skype lessons welcome (useful for pupils who live outside the County of Kent)

- When are you available?

7 days per week by appointment (times mutually agreed)

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

Children/Young People 10 yrs. to 19 yrs.: Grown ups 20yrs to 70yrs and beyond.

Acoustic Guitar Beginners to Advanced level
Electric Guitar Beginner to Advanced level
Base Guitar Beginner to Intermediate Level
Slide Guitar Beginner to Intermediate Level
Mandolin Beginners to Advanced level
Mandola Beginner to Advanced Level
Ukulele Beginner to Advanced Level
Harmonica Beginner to Intermediate Level
Flagolet Beginner
Pan Pipe Beginner
Jaws Harp Beginner

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

I prepare students for those that require it the necessary exercises but concentrate on pupils playing abilities and enjoyment. Should specific examination be required, I would refer to a tutor who would specialise in that field.

- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.

Skype Lessons

- Do you have a personal message for students?

Be motivated, patient, have a good sense of humour, compare yourself with your own progress
I welcome new Students to come on board. Lesson Slot are available for Evenings, Weekends, and Day Times.
Tuition is either Pupil Home Based or Tutor Based. Easy access from the M20 M2 A20 A2; Ample Parking

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

Guitar: (Electric - Acoustic - Classical - 12 String & Slide)
Mandolin (Mandola - Octave Mandolin
Banjo: (Blue Grass)
Ukulele
Harmonica (Diatonic)
Dulcimer (Appalachian and Stick)

- Tell me about your qualifications.
Time served

- How much do you charge?
£30 for an hour and quarter.

- Where do you teach?

Teach @ my Home, SKYPE & travel to Students location

- When are you available?

I work on a flextime basis and endeavor to work around the preference of the Pupil, there are no seasonal variations (Details on Request)

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

I teach all ages from beginners to improvers. I also teach certain aspects of advanced or specialist playing

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

I greatly appreciate and respect the grading system. Although I can work up to equivalent of grade 4 I prefer to teach improvisationally as it were. This I believe leads to a natural and spontaneous form of playing and the Student I believe will enjoy this method

- Do you have a personal message for students?

Be motivated and enjoy the lesson

Review

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5 (7 reviews)

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Steve
- 5
Deadly! I had my first lesson earlier this week
It is clear to me that Ridgestone ( John ) is extremely knowledgeable in the use of many instruments
He has a very relaxed approach to his teaching so as a new student there is no need to feel any pressure
I would highly recommend John to anyone interested in learning a new instrument

I have already booked 2 more lessons for next week

Steve
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Steve

Deadly! I had my first lesson earlier this week
It is clear to me that Ridgestone ( John ) is extremely knowledgeable in the use of many instruments
He has a very relaxed approach to his teaching so as a new student there is no need to feel any pressure
I would highly recommend John to anyone interested in learning a new instrument

I have already booked 2 more lessons for next week

Steve

Ridgestone's response
Steve is a keen student and I am confident he will make excellent progress
- Ridgestone's response :
  Steve is a keen student and I am confident he will make excellent progress
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Cecile
- 5
Deadly! Lovely lesson with my 4 year old. Patient and calm, Ridgestone took into account her capacities and made it such an enjoyable experience. She’s looking forward to her next lesson!
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Cecile

Deadly! Lovely lesson with my 4 year old. Patient and calm, Ridgestone took into account her capacities and made it such an enjoyable experience. She’s looking forward to her next lesson!

Ridgestone's response
Very keen to learn, it is to provide lessons to Cecelia
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  Very keen to learn, it is to provide lessons to Cecelia
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Recommendations

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David

I decided to learn to play a musical instrument to help keep my mind active as I approached retirement and beyond. It is also a skill that I greatly admire in others. I have no hesitation in recommending John as a tutor.
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David
I decided to learn to play a musical instrument to help keep my mind active as I approached retirement and beyond. It is also a skill that I greatly admire in others. I have no hesitation in recommending John as a tutor.
Simon

John is a first class guitar and piano teacher with many great references to back up his achievements. My Guitar Lessons and My Keyboard Lessons would certainly advise anyone looking for lessons should pay John a visit.
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Simon
John is a first class guitar and piano teacher with many great references to back up his achievements. My Guitar Lessons and My Keyboard Lessons would certainly advise anyone looking for lessons should pay John a visit.
Cheryl

â€œJohn tutored my 12 year old daughter in Guitar for 3 & Â½ years. I would not have had anybody else. I got all of this and a happy daughter for a very reasonable price and think it is well worth what I paid.
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Cheryl
â€œJohn tutored my 12 year old daughter in Guitar for 3 & Â½ years. I would not have had anybody else. I got all of this and a happy daughter for a very reasonable price and think it is well worth what I paid.
Louise

â€œWe were very pleased with the guitar lessons John provided our 11 year old daughter with. He was extremely reliable, which I feel is key to maintaining progression.”
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Louise
â€œWe were very pleased with the guitar lessons John provided our 11 year old daughter with. He was extremely reliable, which I feel is key to maintaining progression.”
Monica

â€œJohn was a very patient and enthusiastic guitar/mandolin teacher which was good because I was a novice musician and my playing probably hurt his ears. I would gladly recommend John to anyone.”
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Monica
â€œJohn was a very patient and enthusiastic guitar/mandolin teacher which was good because I was a novice musician and my playing probably hurt his ears. I would gladly recommend John to anyone.”
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Tutoring @ my home is £25 per hour
Tutoring at the Student's home is £30 per hour.

First lesson is of course free, a contribution to the travel costs would be appreciated if I am to travel to you.

Experienced Guitar Tutor with 24 years experience. Styles taught, Rock, 1960s, Blues, Folk, Easy listening, Also Exploring music in alternative tunings i.e Open Chords, DADGAD, Drop D. Banjo, Mand

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