

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Jay will be happy to arrange your first Songwriting lesson.
Jay
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Jay will be happy to arrange your first Songwriting lesson.
- Rate $54
- Response 24h
-
Students35
Number of students Jay has taught since their arrival at Superprof
Number of students Jay has taught since their arrival at Superprof

$54/h
- Songwriting
Pro Musician and Songwriter who loves to pass on over 25 years of composition and songwriting knowledge!
- Songwriting
Lesson location
Ambassador
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Jay will be happy to arrange your first Songwriting lesson.
About Jay
I have been playing guitar for 25 years and have over 15 years of professional experience, performing, composing and recording all over the world with some of the biggest names in the industry including; Bob Dylan, The Hives, Blink 182, Jay Osmond (The Osmonds), Nick Harper, The Wide Boys, The Kooks, Artful Dodger, Goldie Lookin’ Chain, BBC, Sky 1, ITV, Disney, Royal Caribbean, Bill Kenwright, The NEd, Sony and Island Records including others.
With a BA Hons Degree in Music (majoring in performance and composition) from Chichester University, I have also taught music and music tech at College level and vocal coaching at a Southern based drama school. Over the last 15 years I have been the lead guitarist on various West End and Broadway shows and International theatre tours including Dreamboats and Petticoats, Cilla The Musical, One Man Two Guvnors, The Osmonds and Million Dollar Quartet. I have also played lead guitar for Rock N' Roll bands: The Big Three, The Runaround Kids, The Mersey Beats, Buddy Holly & The Cricketers and Lipstick On Your Collar.
(concealed information)
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
Patience, variety and making sure the student is comfortable through all lessons is my main aim. All lessons are written up and extra outer lesson study materials are send to help each student progress in their own time and at their chosen pace.
I always make sure the student is learning at a pace that is enjoyable for them, rather than just pushing teachings and pressures onto them. Collaborating with the student is a vital part of my teachings, from making sure they are comfortable with the specific styles and genres they prefer to learn, compose and work with. I also like to take time helping the student to become better and more confident working independently so we can keep moving forward throughout the future lessons.
For me every student is different and I love to cater to how they want to learn and will always make sure we can work together to get the most out of our time together and help them become the songwriter they want to become.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Amazing tutor who gives my 11 year old son electric guitar lessons each week. My sons enthusiasm and progress with the guitar have increased massively since his first lesson with Jay. Highly recommended to anyone wanting to learn or improve their guitar skillls.
Jay is a passionate and caring teacher who understands how to approach lessons for all different age groups.
His love of singing and teaching shines through in all his lessons.
The students connect with him and there is always joy in his class. The perfect balance between fun and learning.
Cannot recommend highly enough!I Have worked in the Entertainment industry most of my Life and worked with many Professional people. Jay is one of the most professional and dedicated teachers I have had the privilege to have known . I would have no hesitation to reccommend him.
Jay is an excellent guitarist and an excellent teacher. He is always patient, trustworthy and gives personal guidance for each of his students. I learnt so much from him and is an all round top bloke. I throughly recommend him as a teacher.
I first saw Jay playing lead guitar with a band called Big 3 at "would you believe " The Cavern, Yep! In Liverpool. They were fabulous! Jay's guitar playing was outstanding.
I managed to speak to Jay and the other performers after the show, and I suggested that Jay should be out there teaching people to play the guitar as well as he did. Jay told me that he has his own website and teaches guitar online. I have since started having guitar lessons with Jay and I am overwhelmed with the progress I have made, my friends are really impressed with what I have learnt in such a short time. Jay's teaching methods and his skillful ability to demonstrate pure guitar playing is second to none. I recommend, if you want to learn skillful guitar playing get in touch with this guy.Lovely chap and very patient with my limited guitar skills. Encouraging me at different stages and has given me the confidence to improve!
I have been taught by Jay for about a year now and have been having 1-2-1 lessons in Music Production online.
He is so patient and knowledgeable about recording and mixing and has a great passion for passing on everything he knows and is experienced in. I couldn’t rate him higher as a teacher and would recommend him to any student looking to learn Music Production, Guitar or Singing.Jay worked for me as lead guitarist on a No 1 UK theatre tour, and has worked both for and with several of my colleagues.
Jay is everything you could want in a music tutor. He is a skilled soloist always nailing the fine line between being expressive and creative whilst remaining appropriate and contextual. He has the perfect bearing for teaching as someone who is thoroughly supportive whilst allowing room for personal growth and expression.
Cannot recommend highly enough.Jay is a really talented musician and is really inspiring. He has really helped me develop my skills, grow in confidence and has been so patient! Would highly recommend.
Jay is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced at so many different genres and styles! He was able to help me set goals for my practice and patiently broke everything down into easy-to-understand lessons. I already feel more confident with my skills! Totally recommend!
Jay is a hugely experienced and educated teacher, with some huge credits to his name. He has great patience, understanding and massive technical skill that will enhance anyone’s playing at any level!
Jay is fab and always makes our lessons fun. I like that he teaches a wide range of styles and has such a huge knowledge of his craft. He’s really good at adapting lessons for my ability and preferences! He’s very flexible as well with when he is around for lessons which helps with a busy and changing schedule. Would very much recommend.
View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- $54
Pack rates
- 5h: $270
- 10h: $540
online
- $54/h
Other tutors in Songwriting
Dr Ethan Lustig
Los Angeles & online
- $100/h
Sierra
Los Angeles & online
- $90/h
- 1st lesson free
Ari
Los Angeles & online
- $85/h
Kieran
New York & online
- $60/h
- 1st lesson free
Jesse
Jersey City & online
- $100/h
- 1st lesson free
Gabe
Lower Nazareth Township & online
- $80/h
Theo
Athens & online
- $50/h
- 1st lesson free
EJ
Los Angeles & online
- $70/h
- 1st lesson free
Kartik
Brooklyn & online
- $40/h
Zak
Los Angeles & online
- $100/h
Jaime
Boston & online
- $80/h
- 1st lesson free
Jeff
Fontana & online
- $82/h
Christopher
Los Angeles & online
- $70/h
- 1st lesson free
John
Beverly Hills & online
- $65/h
Ömer
Bowling Green & online
- $50/h
- 1st lesson free
Gauri
& online
- $59/h
- 1st lesson free
Lucas
Brooklyn & online
- $45/h
- 1st lesson free
Andres
Ocala & online
- $18/h
- 1st lesson free
Nina
Port Washington & online
- $55/h
- 1st lesson free
Emanuele
New York & online
- $60/h
- 1st lesson free
-
See Songwriting tutors
