Lessons & Coaching
Music & Art
Tuition
I teach guitar and art from my home studio, and I make room for different ways of learning. Sessions are student led, and shaped around what you want to play, paint, or create. I teach complete beginners to intermediate level budding guitarists/bass players or ukelele enthusiasts!
My approach to teaching is personal, encouraging and practical. I believe lessons should be tailored to the individual — whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time, looking to improve your technique, wanting to learn your favourite songs, or hoping to develop your musical creativity.
I completed a Diploma of Music (Highly Commended), Certificate III in Music, and have many years of experience working in the music industry, retail and education. Alongside my professional music career, I’ve been teaching guitar and working with people of all backgrounds and abilities, helping students develop their skills while building confidence and enjoyment in playing.
I particularly enjoy helping people discover that music can be both creative and accessible. My experience in education, customer service and creative workshops has taught me how to listen carefully, communicate clearly and adapt my approach to different people and learning styles. My student age groups range from 15-88 years of age, proving that it’s never too late to pick up a new skill and express yourself creatively!
I recently completed a Music in Care summer school course with Nordoff Robbins at Edinburgh Napier University, further developing my understanding of the ways music can support connection, creativity and wellbeing. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already playing and want to take your guitar skills further, my aim is to make learning music enjoyable, achievable and something you genuinely look forward to.
I have experience teaching neurodivergent, elderly & disabled students who may sometimes require a different teaching style based upon their learning style. Creative coaching is a one-to-one space to work through what you want to make and what might help you move forward. Book an introductory lesson and see if we are a match! I am also happy to talk through the right kind of session for you before you book.
Four ways to work
Find a session that fits
Guitar lessons
One-to-one guitar lessons in my home studio, adapted to your current level, the music you want to play, and the pace that suits you.
Art lessons
One-to-one art lessons from the home studio, working through materials, technique, and the subjects you want to explore.
One on One Creative Coaching
A structured space to work through creative blocks, plan your projects, whether its building an art portfolio or learning about songwriting structures and move unfinished work toward completion.
Group Creative Workshops
Collaborative workshops in a local events space in Haddington, where participants learn together and share their work.
Who it's for
Creativity for Beginners and Beyond
Beginner to intermediate musicians and artists, and anyone seeking creative inspiration. One on one lessons suit learners who want steady, personal guidance; group sessions suit people who enjoy learning alongside others and experimenting with new mediums and having a bit of social fun! Small group sessions take place from time to time in a local event space on the high street in Haddington. Group workshops are such a great way to meet other likeminded people and learn new skills with plenty of room for questions, shared creativity, and candid feedback. Whether its decoupaging a guitar or turning poems into songs, it’s time to connect to your community via your creativity!
Send a short message describing what you’re hoping to learn or work on, and I’ll reply to advise you of what kind of workshops I have coming up.
