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Ashley
- Rate $38
- Response 7h
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Number of students Ashley has taught since their arrival at Superprof
Number of students Ashley has taught since their arrival at Superprof
$38/h
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1st lesson free
- Guitar
- Bass guitar
- Ukulele
- Greek Sitar
Eccentric guitar tutor with 6 years of experience in experimental sounds sound design—great for soundscape lovers.
- Guitar
- Bass guitar
- Ukulele
- Greek Sitar
Lesson location
Recommended
Ashley is a respected tutor in our community. They have been highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons — an excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Ashley
Teaching guitar effectively means balancing rigorous technical development with nurturing each student’s creative voice and musical passions. I approach every lesson with the understanding that every player is unique, and I tailor instruction to your skill level, goals, and musical preferences.
Core technical skills like chord shapes, finger dexterity, strumming, scales, and rhythm form the backbone of my teaching, but I always make sure these fundamentals are practiced through songs and genres you love, keeping lessons engaging and relevant. My curriculum includes improvisation, songwriting, ear training, and music theory, providing a comprehensive musical education that encourages both skill and creativity. I use technology such as looping pedals and recording software to foster experimentation and provide immediate feedback, allowing you to hear your progress and explore tone and texture in real time.
For instance, a student who had never written music before ended up composing and performing multiple originals after a year, showing how blending creativity and technique builds confidence and musicianship. We set clear, attainable goals and craft practice routines that maintain motivation and avoid monotony.
Tone development and emotional communication are integral parts of my teaching; I work closely with phrasing, dynamics, articulation, and touch to help you develop a unique, emotionally resonant sound. Whether your focus is fingerstyle folk, jazz harmony, shoegaze atmospheres, or catchy pop tunes, I help you explore and refine your tone and style. My lessons aim to provide a nurturing and inspiring environment where you feel encouraged to experiment, learn, and enjoy your musical journey.
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About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- +2
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Proficient
Children
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My guitar teaching approach focuses on nurturing both technical skills and artistic creativity in an encouraging, tailored environment. We start with essentials like posture, finger placement, strumming, and fluid chord changes, all linked to music styles and songs you enjoy—whether that’s folk, blues, pop, or rock.
I integrate practical music theory to help you understand how chords relate, how scales are structured, and how rhythm shapes your playing’s feel and flow. Communication and flexibility are core to my method; I continuously adapt lessons to your progress and personal goals to keep you inspired and challenged. To enhance practice, I use chord diagrams, backing tracks, and loopers, which foster timing, improvisation, and musical expression.
Guitar should be a source of joy and personal expression, so I encourage patience, celebrate progress, and share motivating stories of musicians and students who have flourished through perseverance. In addition to technique, I teach tone development, stage presence, sight-reading, and improvisation, providing a rounded musical education. Whether you want to play casually or professionally, I’m here to support your growth as a confident and expressive guitarist.
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
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This tutor has completely changed the way I approach studying. I’m much more confident now.
The best part about these lessons is the detailed feedback I get. The tutor shows me where I went wrong and how to improve step by step. It has really helped me progress faster.
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Rates
Rate
- $38
Pack rates
- 5h: $190
- 10h: $380
online
- $38/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Ashley will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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