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Dave
- Rate $47
- Response 1h
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Number of students Dave has taught since their arrival at Superprof
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$47/h
1st lesson free
- Music Production
- Electronic Music
- Audio Engineering
- Music Technology
- DJing
Music Composer/Producer passionate about helping new students beginner to advanced further their understanding!
- Music Production
- Electronic Music
- Audio Engineering
- Music Technology
- DJing
Lesson location
About Dave
David graduated from The University of Surrey with a 2:1 in Creative Music Technology. David is a music composer/producer and a music teacher. As a producer and DJ David’s music has been played on Radio1, he has DJ’d all over Europe and has had his music reviewed in The Wire, Dj Mag and Fact. He creates original music which he regularly releases independently and on reputable labels such as Domino, Planet Mu and Big Dada.
David teaches music production and DJ skills alongside piano and acoustic / electric guitar for ages 10 and up. Each lesson is tailored to the student’s needs and goals. David’s kind and considered manner means a subject he loves is effectively and conscientiously conveyed. He has taught all ages, abilities and characters from all around the globe!
About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- +8
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Proficient
Children
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
Graduate Student
PhD
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
A first lesson with David will include a friendly introduction and then a chat going over the student’s goals and desires within their subject of choice. The lesson will then progress on to simple introductory exercises and information about the instrument or the software. From the beginning David will always ensure the student leaves with something to play, practice or work on.
Teaching in Music Production / DJ
David’s lessons include:
- Software / DAW overviews,
- Synthesis,
- Sampling,
- Mixing,
- Production/composition techniques, theory etc.
David specialises in electronic, club and urban music but can teach almost any genre – the fundamental techniques are applicable to all styles.
For DJ lessons, The student will be expected to provide decks and will have to prepare music (at least 5 songs) they want to mix with beforehand.
Teaching in Piano:
David’s lessons in piano cover:
- Basic finger techniques, Hand positioning,
- Scales and chords
- Left and right hand technique,
- Note positions,
- Songs and Pieces of the students choosing, as well as useful simple songs, Classical and pop styles covered.
Teaching in Guitar:
David’s lessons in guitar cover:
- Basic finger techniques, Hand positioning,
- Note positions,
- Scales and chords
- Left and right hand technique,
- Songs of the students choosing, as well as useful simple songs,
On the guitar David teaches: rock, blues, punk, jazz, funk. Beginners will need to bring their guitar if they are travelling to David’s home. Please note that David does not teach classical guitar.
Teaching in Music Theory:
David can also offer music theory lessons. These include:
- Scales
- Chords
- Key and time signatures
- Harmonic frameworks etc
Rates
Rate
- $47
Pack rates
- 5h: $236
- 10h: $472
online
- $47/h
Travel
- + $$4
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Dave will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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