My name is Stephen McHiggins or Steve Mac for short, and I teach acoustic and electric guitar. My guitar lessons are taught from home located in South East London, England SE18. If you are looking for a guitar tutor more local to you? I can recommend the RGT website.
Teaching Guitar By Steve Mac Published: Monday 6th November, 2006 PrintEmail
Key experience 1. Experience and ability to teach children and adults from a wide age range. Teaching groups range from one to one teaching, to a maximum of 6 per group. Teaching strategies used, range from question and answer technique, continuous assessment, rehearsal and performance. The use of music technology (recording) to enable students to reflect on their own progress and development. Formative assessment is used after a period of time to assess individual student progression.
2. Fifteen years experience of private tuition encompassing various styles of guitar playing, including pop, rock, blues, country, funk, fusion and acoustic finger style. Equally the use of music technology to develop students overall understanding and appreciation of the mechanics involved in music.
3. Proven track record of live performance. Thirty years of guitar playing experience, performing in a variety of venues to diverse audiences. Live performance includes working with rock/blues band, big band, duo and solo performance plus show bands.
4. Active involvement in ensuring own professional development is maintained. Subscribing to a wide range of music journals to keep abreast of new technologies and new methods of guitar playing. Use of the internet to investigate new styles and ranges of guitar playing and technology from around the world. Attending music conferences and annual music events.
Guitar tutor I am a firm believer that teaching music allows people to develop and explore aspects of themselves which in turn enriches their lives. I am committed to a personal philosophy which values individuals, collaboration, support, mutual respect and openness.
My role as a guitar teacher requires me to organise and manage myself in order to provide a high standard of teaching to students. I believe I communicate and liaise effectively both with students and if appropriate their parents/carers in order to provide a quality service. I believe that I act as a role model aiming to be approachable and sensitive to the needs of the students I teach. I greatly enjoy the role of guitar teacher and gain much personal and professional satisfaction from seeing the students develop and progress.
I believe that over the last fifteen years as a guitar teacher, I have developed significantly and I have enhanced my teaching and use of music technology skills. I have gained a greater understanding of the theories which underpin my teaching. Maintaining a professional portfolio demonstrates my own progression as a guitar teacher and allows me the opportunity to reflect on my teaching skills. I strongly believe that students continue to have guitar lessons with me, because of my passion and commitment to guitar playing and my ability to motivate and value their development.
I believe I have the knowledge, skills and commitment required to fulfil the role of guitar teacher. This is supported by my personal qualities of flexibility, sense of humour, patience and ability to learn from others, which provide a positive and informed base on which to undertake this role.
