Music Teachers

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1.  Brian Jonathan Penny The Studio, 68 Evenlode, Banbury, OX16 1PF.  Telephone: 01295 271900 Professional Classical Guitar, Performer & Teacher.

2.  Christopher Plumbe Music Tuition 45 The Fairway, Banbury, OX16 0RR.  Telephone: 07912 203 259 Piano, Clarinet and Theory tuition for all abilities, both children and adults. CRB checked with 9 years experience. Please call for prices and availability.

3.  Christopher Reynolds Guitar Tuition Banbury Telephone: 07925 451 919 Professional Guitar Instructor. Contemporary electric and classical acoustic styles can be taught. CRB checked peripatetic school and private teacher. All abilities and ages welcome. RockSchool and ABRSM qualified. Lessons catered and moulded for each student's individual needs..

4.  Clarinet Lessons Thornhill House, 23 Middleton Road, Chacombe OX17 2JF Telephone: 01295 712875 Clarinet teacher able to take children from beginner through to grade 8. B.Mus (Hons) Huddersfield, PGCE

5.  Gary Marshall's Fun When You Drum Telephone: 01295 758644 Drums Teacher - Ever wanted to play a drum kit, hand drums or percussion? Well now is your chance! One call is all it takes to start having Fun when you Drum. Whether you are male or female, absolute beginner or already drumming professionally. Any age, any style catered for. Tuition provided in a fully equipped and sponsored studio, or in the comfort of your own home.

6.  Guy's Guitar Telephone:  07958 477767 Learn to play whatever style of Guitar playing that you like - Guy can teach you guitar from complete beginners to advanced players.

7.  Honky Tonks Saxophone Lessons 8 Melbourne Close, Banbury, OX16 9UQ      Telephone: 01295 268195 Barry Fowkes CTABRSM, Dip. Saxophone Teacher, Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxes. My teaching style is to encourage the musician inside you to develop freely as an all-round, confident and complete musician, in what I can only describe as a person-centred approach. Learning to play any instrument is ultimately about expression and not just being able to press the right keys, play a thousand notes a minute, playing correct scales or passing the next grade. I love playing and teaching music and it is my hope that you will enjoy yourself and learn without even realising it.

8. Jon Seagroatt Telephone: 01295 750525 or 07905 217519 I teach jazz saxophone and A level music and music technology at two schools in the Banbury area. I also run a school jazz-rock ensemble and saxophone group. I have full, up-to-date CRB clearance, and hold an ABRSM Certificate of Teaching. My primary teaching focus is the field of popular music, covering areas such as jazz, rock, blues, pop, improvisation & soloing and horn section work.

9.  Judith Baxter Singing Tuition Moreton Pinkney, Nr. Banbury.  Telephone: 01295 768257 Singing Teacher

10.  Mark Hussey Telephone: 07917 151 115 Guitar Lessons - With a busy schedule Mark takes on only a limited number of students at any one time. Lessons are typically 50 minutes long and cover all aspects of playing. If you are looking for lessons and are a dedicated student of any standard fell free to get in touch but there is not guarantee to be taken on. Together you can openly discuss the possibilities and how you can best progress your skills to new heights. Lessons take place at Marks home in Oxfordshire and are often booked in blocks as an intensive short course.

11.  Matt's Guitars 30 Twyford Road, Twyford, Banbury..      Telephone: 07810 820 923 or 01295 810 626 Matthew is a very experienced guitarist and offers guitar tuition from beginner to intermediate. Offering lessons in the bare essentials and key techniques including scales, picking/strumming techniques and of course chord shapes, he also provides teaching on contemporary musical theory including key/time signatures, chord sequences and instrumentation. Please call for a relaxed, fun approach to learning an expressive, fun instrument.

12.  Michael Whiteway Banbury.  Telephone: 07989 333437 Professional Cellist and Cello Teacher. Professional Cellist, from recitals and concerto performances to string quartets and orchestral playing. Cello Teacher, teaching from grade one up to experienced players looking to improve further.

13.  Nicola Gardner Telephone: 07854 665 912 I teach the Clarinet and Saxophone to all ages and all standards from complete beginner. I teach in Banbury or from home. I have extensive experience in music and want to help others acheive their goals. I have also been CRB checked.

14.  One Man Band 8/9 White Lion Walk Banbury OX16 5UD .  Telephone: 01295 266788 An award-winning independent music shop with a friendly team of staff. Our teaching facilities include 8 studios offering lessons for a wide range of instruments throughout the week, including evenings and weekends, and a Rockschool during school holidays. We have a waiting area with a drinks machine, as well as a toilet, making a welcoming area for friends and family to wait in while lessons take place. In conjunction with local teachers, we are now able to offer one-to-one lessons in electric, acoustic and bass Guitar, drums, piano, keyboard, banjo, saxophone, violin, ukulele and more. We also offer an efficient facility for sheet music on our online ordering service, as well as a selection of teaching and exam music available in-store. Email:        sales@ombmusic.co.uk Website:   www.ombmusic.co.uk

15.  Piano & Singing Tuition Hanwell, Nr. Banbury.  Telephone: 01295 738712 Piano & Singing Teacher

16.  Ross Jarrett Piano Finch House, Spring Lane, Little Bourton, OX17 1RB Telephone: 07866 224 163 Piano Lessons - All Ages & All Stages - Ross offers piano and music theory training for beginners to experienced players. Exam preparation is available but not compulsory. All lessons are taught by a fully trained pianist holding all grades (ABRSM)

17.  Sian Phillips Bloxham, Nr. Banbury.  Telephone: 07962 778984 Fiddle & Theory Teacher - Workshops & 1-1 Lessons

18.   Stevan Aleksic Telephone: 01295 267445 or  07968 069221 Guitar Teacher - Stevan Aleksic is more known nowadays for his guitar instruction DVDs which sell worldwide rather then his band work, festivals or group workshops. However, he still enjoys the challenge of teaching one to one with all ages and levels. So if you feel the guitar is for you or if you need another approach to your playing technique, then please contact me. Remember always choose a qualified teacher especially one that is registered with the Department of Education when dealing with children, as all relevent checks will have been made.

19.  Teresa Suttee Telephone: O1295 265292 Flute Teacher. I am fully qualified and experienced. Teaching all styles From Classical to Jazz Improvistation, beginners to advanced, children or adults. A.B.R.S.M. Examinations are available to anyone wishing to take them at any level. Teaching from home in Banbury, but also in Schools, meaning I always have an updated C.R.B. check. The emphasis is on fun and enjoyment through your music making.

20.  Total Vocal Academy The Studio, Yew Tree Farm, The Ridgeway, Bloxham OX15 4EL Telephone: 07581 360432 The weekend academy for those who just love to sing! Do you dream of a singing career - fronting a band perhaps, as a recording artist or musical theatre performer? From Pop, Gospel, Jazz and Soul to London’s West End - we can train you! Maybe you’re a complete beginner or feel you lack confidence - we will support you all the way! Whether you hope to be the next pop sensation or just love to sing your heart out, we will be delighted to welcome you with open arms. We are a part-time weekend-only academy with hours designed to meet the busiest of families. 3 hours a week of professional vocal & performance Coaching for ages 8-18.

21.  Unison Rock Academy The Warriner School, Bloxham.  Telephone: 07812 068359 Unison Rock Academy offers music tuition with a difference. It brings together 7-16 year olds who share a love of music and gives them the opportunity to play in a band, working on ensemble and performance skills and learning about the music industry in a fun and supportive environment. We offer courses in Performance/Ensemble Rock Band skills, Basic Skills and Song Writing. Current courses running on Wed evening, at The Warriner School, Bloxham

22.  Victoria Leyshon BMUS Kings Sutton. Telephone: 07814 578 758 Piano/Keyboard lessons for pleasure or exam preparation for all levels and ages.