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Teacher Information

Scott

ScottScott has been playing guitar since 1993 and has experience in all guitar styles; Classical, Jazz, Blues & Rock whilst specialising in lead guitar.
In December of 1996 Scott was placed 2nd in the "Young Guitarist of the year" competition, (Under 17's category) playing at the Wembley Conference Centre in front of a panel of experts & the conference audience. The event was organised by Guitarist Magazine as part of the 1996 National Music Show.
Scott has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Music with Specialisation in Industry a comprehensive course with classes including: Recording & Sound Production, Music History, Creative Composing Skills & Compositional Techniques.
As well as teaching privately Scott also teaches at several primary schools around Ayrshire, Belmont Academy and has lectured at The University Of the West of Scotland - Ayr Campus.
Whilst not teaching Scott composes & records his own music, remixes music & plays his collection of guitars. He has also guested as a solo artist in local venues & with other musicians & bands.
Scott teaches all standards from beginner to advanced in playing & music theory. He also provides facilities to teach and advise on recording & compositional techniques with a full computer based recording studio at his disposal.
Scott also provides a comprehensive service for guitar maintenance & repair as well as advice on set up based on the world renowned Dan Erlewine's guitar repair techniques.
A new venture Scott has taken on is customising guitars - this includes custom painting, customised pickguards and backplates, and the impressive fret dot light system. Examples of the work can be seen here.Follow scottsguitar on TwitterVisit Scott's Guitar Lessons on FacebookVisit Scott's Guitar Lessons on myspace

Jack Wylie

Jack WylieJack has been playing guitar since 2004 and has experience in several styles of guitar including; Classical, Blues & Rock whilst specialising in rhythm guitar.
In Jack's spare time he plays in an up and coming rock band with friends- "Neon Hero"; they have played in many local venues across South Ayrshire such as: Ayr's Ark, Z1 Youth Bar in Girvan and recently The Cell nightclub in Kilmarnock. They also have gigs coming up at Fury Murry's and a battle of the bands at the Ark. Six months ago Neon Hero recorded a 4 song EP at Yipworld Studios in Cumnock and were successful in selling over 100 CDs. Jack in particular sings lead vocals and plays rhythm guitar, for the band. Neon Hero's newest EP was recently recorded click here to have a listen.
Jack teaches all genres from beginner to intermediate in playing & music theory. He has also begun tutoring concepts and theory for standard grade music to a few selected pupils. Not only does Jack play the guitar but he also can competently play the drums and piano.
Being taught initially by Scott himself, Jack is part of a musical family with his dad also being taught guitar by Scott and previously his brother.
Whilst not teaching Jack writes his own music with friends and continues to record with the band. Visit Neon Hero's myspace page

David Elliott

David's photo coming soonDavid has been playing guitar since 2002 and has been taught by Scott and his teachers during this time, playing in a wide range of styles including rock, jazz and blues . David teaches all genres to anyone from beginner to intermediate level.
Throughout his school career, David achieved a higher grade music pass and occasionally helped out in music classes with pupils learning to play the guitar.
In his spare time, David enjoys a wide variety of activities including badminton, tennis, golf, football and hill walking. Indeed, he has been picked on several occasions to play badminton for Ayrshire and helped out with coaching classes during the summer. He also occasionally plays guitar in a small band that performs in his dad’s church.
After successful exam results, David is about to begin studying primary teaching at the University Of The West Of Scotland – Craigie campus. His older brother is a keen drummer and his mum used to play the flute as well as the keyboard.