Glasgow

Simon

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John

« Very approachable as a teacher, good communication skills and is at... More »

John

« Very approachable as a teacher, good communication skills and is at ease with pupils of all abilities; very knowledgeable about different styles and techniques with good experience to help bring students on in their studies. »

£40^/h

1^st lesson free!

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Lessons offered by Simon

Individual

The lessons will be held

By webcam

Taught subjects

Bass guitar
Double bass

Levels

All Levels

Bass Guitar and Double Bass lessons tailored to you by composer/jazz bassist in Glasgow ONLINE!

Methodology

I tailor lessons to the student with a a balance between enabling the student to commit to their practice by laying out clear goals and expectations, and presenting enjoyable lessons with a laid-back attitude that give full consideration to enabling the student’s enthusiasm for music and sound to grow.
I tailor lessons to the student and am happy teaching using sheet music and by ear. I think every musician should learn to do both so I encourage ear training/active listening, sight reading and transcription in lessons and as homework. I tailor lessons to the student with my own transcriptions and teaching material and a selection of my favourite teaching books such as Jaco Pastorius' 'Modern Electric Bass' and Ray Brown's 'Bass Method" for Double Bass. I am happy to work through specific material if provided by the student.

Over the past 5+ years as a teacher I have applied my 10+ years experience as a musician/composer and a Popular Music degree in bass and composition to my teaching practice where I first and foremostly enable my students to grow a greater enthusiasm and love for music and sound.

I am happy to take on any level of bassist, double bassist, jazz musician or composer.

I enjoy working with students who are enthusiastic, whether with the simple goal of enjoying their music or greater aspirations for a career in music (not that the two are mutually exclusive!).

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Experience

Hi, my name is Simon Toner and I am a Glasgow based music teacher specialising in bass guitar, double bass, jazz and composition. I am also a composer and musician with international credits on film scores having spent the last 2 years in London writing for theatre, I have over 10 years of experience touring as a bassist around Europe and I studied a BA in Popular Music at Edinburgh Napier University and diplomas from ABRSM and NFTS.

I have applied over 10 years experience and a Popular Music degree in bass and composition to my teaching practice where I first and foremostly enable my students to grow a greater enthusiasm and love for music and sound. I have been teaching professionally for 5+ years.

I am interested in teaching both adults and children. I can help you prepare for school music exams, Rock School Grades, ABRSM Grades and Music Theory exams. I can teach many different styles such as Rock, Blues, Pop, Metal, Funk, Folk, Jazz whatever you want!

I play double bass and bass guitar regularly with jazz bands, singers and DIY projects and have toured around Europe. Away from jazz I have played with a variety of original music projects.

I developed to become the musician I am today by expanding my musicality through teachers, some more typical than others. My music heroes are Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and those other jazz (and bass) giants but also film composers like Bernard Herrmann and Michael Kamen, conductors like Daniel Barenboim and unique artists like Bjork.

Rates

Rate for online lessons : £40/h

Details

Terms and Conditions:
I am currently teaching entirely online and following Musicians Union (MU) guidance how to safely carry out in-person teaching again. If you would be interested in in-person teaching, get in touch and we can discuss whether it would be possible to do so in a socially distanced, safe and practical way and I can carry out a Risk Assessment to MU standards ((concealed information)

If a student can not give a weeks prior notice that they can’t to make it to their lesson then they will be required to pay for the lesson.

Blocks of 5 lessons should be paid in full before the first lesson of that block.

Fully DBS and PVG qualified. With SEND experience.

Lessons offered by Simon

Individual

The lessons will be held

webcam

Taught subjects

Bass guitar
Double bass

Levels

All Levels

Simon's CV

Simon Toner - Music Tutor Curriculum Vitae
Bass guitar, Double Bass, Composition/Songwriting, Music Production, Guitar, Beginners Piano/Keyboards & Ukulele.

showreel: simontonermusic.com
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Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Popular Music Degree. Principal Studies of Composition and Bass
ABRSM Teaching Diploma in Instrumental and Vocal Teaching
National Film & Television School Short Course in Film Composing

(First hand experience of sitting grades)
Grade VIII Bass Guitar (Rock School)
Grade V Music Theory (ABRSM)
Advanced Higher A Music (SQA)

Fully PVG and DBS Qualified
SEND Experience

My teaching specialisms:
Beginners to Advanced:
Bass Guitar
Double Bass
Jazz
Composition/Songwriting
Music Production
Ukulele
Beginners to Intermediate:
Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer, Recorder, Early Years Introduction to Music & Keyboard.

Relevant Experience:
Music Tutor: self employed (Sep 2016 - present)
and contract work which includes:
Blackheath Conservatoire: early years ukulele group (May 2019 - present)
Lamphouse Music School: guitar and ukulele, 1-1 & groups (2017)
Carrickvale Community Centre, Edinburgh Council: afterschool keys/composition/production class in deprived area (2017)
Dollar Academy: bass guitar concert/workshop (October 2017)
Edinburgh Napier University Jazz Summer School: jazz ensemble tutor (July 2016)

Film/Media Composer: Internationally screened, award winning films, commercial work including for Creative Scotland, BBC & top streaming podcasts: “Fat Lot of Good” (2013 - present).

Freelance Bassist: European touring, Tenement Jazz Band shortlisted for Scottish Jazz Award 2019 (2007 - present)

Marketing and Distribution Manager for Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, Jazz Scotland Ltd. (2015 - 18)
Organiser for Continental Drift Academic Conference, Edinburgh (July 2016 - 17)
Box Office Assistant Edinburgh International Film Festival (2015)

REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST -
Kelly Reynolds - Programme & Tuition Manager, Blackheath Conservatoire.

Dr. Haftor Medboe - Associate Professor, Acting Head of Humanities & Culture, Jazz Musician in Residence at Edinburgh Napier University.

Thank you for your time.

6 reviews on Simon

5/5

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6 recommendations

John

Very approachable as a teacher, good communication skills and is at ease with pupils of all abilities; very knowledgeable about different styles and techniques with good experience to help bring students on in their studies.

Hila

Simon is a very patient and talented teacher. I was a complete beginner and I now feel confident playing keyboard! Would highly recommend.

Hila

Simon is a very patient and talented teacher. I was a complete beginner and I now feel confident playing keyboard! Would highly recommend.

Chris

It is my belief that Simon is a first-class professional, having first worked with him appropriately 10 years ago.

By then it was already clear that he had a keen motivation, positive attitude and strong desire to improve the experience for all parties.

Yet having now started a recent project with him, I can confirm that he has furthered those attributes whilst consistently delivers quality output; particularly with close attention to briefing.

I would recommend Simon as a teacher, a collaborator or a performer with confidence that he will deliver.

Shammy

Simon has been my double bass teacher. Besides purely technical intricacies of the instrument, he has also been an excellent guide into the world of jazz and helped me understand the how and why of music in general. He is very knowledgeable and open to so many genres and influences - I could not recommend him enough.

Anna

Simon is a fantastic piano tutor. He’s professional, but with a fun teaching style. He tailored his teaching to my personal musical tastes which helped to keep me engaged and motivated.

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