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Independent jazz music tutors in the area. All entries have been initially checked by getintojazz. However, we cannot be responsible for the accuracy of information or the validity of listed tutor's qualifications and experience.
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Name : Nik Bak Instrument :
Saxophones |
Based in New Mills, Stockport, Glossop areas Teaching for six years Played with Victor Brox, jazz quartets, and blues Focuses on improvisation over taught grades |
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Name : Steve Banks Instrument :
Guitar |
Bury resident, (new to area). Creative & fluent guitarist. Experienced professional. Clear, motivating, inspiring teacher - BA (Hons) Jazz Studies, Leeds. |
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Name : Paul Baylis Instrument :
Saxophones |
Teaching area / base : Bury and North Manchester Can teach all ages. Lots of patience. |
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Name : Music Box (The) Bill Drain Instrument :
Saxophone , Piano and Drums |
This Music shop in Hyde provides a wide variety of services including instrument tuition, sales and repairs. |
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Name : Steven Buckley Instrument :
Guitar |
Assists students with Associated Board exams Jazz improvisation Based in Wigan, Bolton, Salford areas Teaching for eight years Graduated in music from Leeds College of Music Taught at Bretton Hall, West Yorkshire Began jazz career with Wigan Youth Orchestra Worked with Yorkshire ... more info |
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Name : Steve Chadwick Instrument :
Cornet and trumpet |
Teaching for ten years Began playing in Brass bands and Classical. Degree from Salford University Plays and performs in a variety of musical styles, but focuses on Jazz. Based in South manchester area. more info |
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Name : Les Chisnall Instrument :
Piano |
Professional jazz pianist currently teaches at Chethams school of music and Leeds college. Can help with associated board jazz/classical exams, composition and theory. Teaches from home. Based in the Merseyside area. more info |
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Name : Graham Clark Instrument :
Violin |
Jazz violinist, but can help any front-line instrument. I also teach at Salford University and for LIPA. I am based in Buxton, but am often in Manchester. more info |
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Name : Ollie Collins Instrument :
Bass Guitar & Double Bass |
Based in Chorlton/ Didsbury Been teaching for 8 years private and at schools (Cheadle Hulme Grammar)and college (City College). Covers all styles including solo technique improvisation and walking bass lines. Pro active performer in UK. For more info visit www.olliecollins.com more info |
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Name : Jim Collins Instrument :
Saxophones, Flute and Clarinet |
Has been teaching for five years Can teach saxophone jazz improvisation Plays in Big Bands and small jazz ensembles Based in the Stockport, Didsbury, Withington areas more info |
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Name : Rob Dainton Instrument :
Drums |
Two years teaching experience Training in contemporary music and composition at Bretton Hall / Leeds University Based in Bolton area, but available to teach throughout Greater manchester Available to teach in schools and colleges Rob discovered jazz listening to John Coltrane Plays ... more info |
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Name : Kathy Dyson Instrument :
Jazz Guitar |
Leeds College of Music Graduate, MA in Performance and currently working on a PhD on learning processes in improvisation. Teach improvisation to all instruments and at all levels. Play professionally with a duo and an octet and compose frequently. more info |
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Name : John Dyson Instrument :
Saxophone |
Active composer, arranger and player, also qualified teacher. All levels welcome. more info |
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Name : Brigitte Escobar Instrument :
Voice |
Teaching area / base : Central Manchester and Didsbury Brigitte is a professional singer who tours nationally with a variety of bands. She provides individual singing tuition as well as having tutored at Band on the Wall, Manchester School of Music and Manchester City College. ... more info |
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Name : Dominic Finley Instrument :
Electric Bass and Double Bass |
Friendly tuition based in Leyland, Lancashire. 12 years pro, worked with many named artistes.Visit www.dominicfinley.com more info |
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Name : Nick Fletcher Instrument :
Piano |
Based in Sheffield, although I work in Leeds and Manchester as well. I have a BMus(hons) from the University of Sheffield, and I gig regularly with several bands. I teach all ages. more info |
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Name : Ruth Gardner Instrument :
piano |
Ruth Gardner is a professional pianist (PPRNCM (Distinction)) based in the South-East Manchester area. Ruth runs the SEMPLICE School of Private Piano Studies. She teaches jazz and improvisation and is happy to teach any age or ability. more info |
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Name : Arun Ghosh Instrument :
Clarinet |
Active performer and composer with five years teaching experience. Teaching to Grade 8 Associated Board standard - classical, jazz improvisation, theory. Currently teaches at Stretford Grammar School and also experienced in musical workshops for young people (e.g. through GMMAZ). ... more info |
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Name : Frank Grime Instrument :
Bass guitar and Latin percussion |
Six years teaching experience Specialises in Cuban and Brazilian latin jazz Based in South Manchester Available for school/college work throughout Greater Manchester more info |
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Name : Eileen Guppy Instrument :
Piano |
Diploma from Leeds College of Music, MA from Leeds University. Jazz piano tutor at Royal Northern College of Music. Teaches classical and jazz. Gigs in Manchester area with various bands/singers. more info |
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Name : Anthony Haller Instrument :
Bass/Double Bass |
Played in bands for 25 years, 15 years teaching experience. All ages welcome. Has played in rock/punk/pop/soul/blues/ska/latin/jazz/funk/swing/hi-life bands. Based in Central/South Manchester more info |
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Name : Nik Harrison Instrument :
Guitar |
10 years teaching experience. Attended City of Leeds College of Music and Bretton Hall College/ Leeds University. Degree in Contemporary Music and Composition. Undertakes composition and ensemble workshops in schools and colleges. Teaches Improvisation, Composition, Music Theory, ... more info |
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Name : Hugo Harrison Instrument :
Double bass and Bass guitar |
I have a relaxed and open minded approach to improvisation. more info |
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Name : Tim Harvey Instrument :
Piano |
Head of Jazz at Liverpool College and multi-stylist. A graduate of Durham University; broad range of teaching experience; specialisms in Improvisation and ABRSM exam grades. Based in the Merseyside area. Can travel or teach from home. more info |
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Name : Laura Beth Hassell Instrument :
Voice |
Based in Altrincham - easy access to public transport. Learn to sing safely from bottom of range through to top in one strong connected voice - develop more strength, flexibility and greater range. I also teach improvisation and composition. Lots of patience but no time wasters ... more info |
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Name : Michael Haworth Instrument :
Guitar and Bass |
Professional guitarist based in Rossendale, Lancashire. BA(hons) degree from Salford. Teach from home and in schools. Assists students with RGT exams on both Guitar and Bass. Visit www.michaelhaworth.co.uk for more details. more info |
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Name : Michael Haworth Instrument :
Guitar and Bass |
Professional guitarist based in Rossendale, Lancashire. BA(hons) degree from Salford. Teach from home and in schools. Assists students with RGT exams on both Guitar and Bass. Visit www.michaelhaworth.co.uk for more details. more info |
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Name : Ron Henshall Instrument :
Saxophones and Flute |
Teaching for 30 years Played in jazz bands throughout career Based in Cheadle area more info |
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Name : John Hulme Instrument :
Trumpet and piano |
Fifteen years teaching experience Based in the Stockport area Postgraduate diploma study at Leeds College of Music Teaches to grade 8 Associated Board, and theory/improvisation Specialises in soul, funk, reggae, and jazz more info |
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Name : Adam Hutchins Instrument :
Piano |
Based in New Mills nr Stockport. Teaching for six years, freelance jazz piano, acccompanying, running jazz bands and MDing. BA Hons Leeds College of Music, Postgrad Diploma in Performance. more info |
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Name : Robin Jessome Instrument :
Trombone |
Based around Salford and Manchester City Central. Recent graduate from St. Francis Xavier University in Canada. Teaching experience in trombone pedagogy, jazz improvisation and composition. more info |
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Name : Sally Johnson Instrument :
Voice |
Singing Teacher B.Mus. (Hons) PPRNCM Voice Development, Coaching, Exercises, Breathing Techniques & Repertoire for a range of styles. Free Consultation Lesson Lessons are £20 per hour more info |
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Name : Rowland Jones Instrument :
Guitar |
Particular interest in mature players bored with years of blues & rock, but a bit scared to start in jazz as they don''''t read music! Sound familiar? Give me a ring! more info |
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Name : Hugh Lawrence Instrument :
Drum Kit and Latin Percussion |
Working pro'''' drummer based in Monton nr Eccles. Lovely kitted out room in house with plenty of resources. 1st class music degree from Salford University (2002). 2 Years teaching experience. ''''Rock School'''' Grades taught as part of a wider approach, covering all styles, reading, ... more info |
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Name : Aaron Liddard Instrument :
Saxophone |
Teaching all ages for 9 years. Salford BA graduate. ABRSM classical and jazz grades. Improvisastion, jazz, pop, composition. Based central M/cr (Hulme) & London N15 more info |
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Name : Munch Manship Instrument :
Saxophone/Flute/Clarinet |
Based in north Manchester. Teach in various colleges and universities around the area. Able to teach jazz, improvisation, chord sequences etc. more info |
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Name : Darren McCarthy Instrument :
Electric and Double Bass |
Based in Leeds and am available for double and electric lessons. I am currently studying at Leeds college of music for a BMus in jazz with contemporary music. Any and every style from jazz to folk and everything in between. more info |
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Name : Simon Mulcaster Instrument :
Guitar |
Fifteen years of teaching experience Self-taught musician Teaches all ages Based in the Central Manchester area Originally comes from a pop/dance/theatre background Created own jazz quintet playing funky and fun jazz more info |
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Name : Doug Neil Instrument :
Trombone |
Degree in Band Musicianship (Salford University) Majored in Arranging and Composition Teaching for nine years Has played in Brass, Pop, and Rock bands. Now focuses on Jazz performance. more info |
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Name : Elisabeth Nygaard Instrument :
Vocal |
Currently finishing a master degree at Leeds College of music. Specialising in Jazz singing and advanced vocal techniques. Lots to teach! more info |
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Name : Paul O''Hagan Instrument :
Guitar |
Experienced tutor in the Manchester and Stockport area. Fingerstyle, improvisation, theory and arranging. more info |
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Name : Trefor Owen Instrument :
Guitar |
Based in Cheadle, South Manchester. Organiser of the International Jazz Guitar Festival. more info |
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Name : Keith Phillips Instrument :
Guitar |
A professional musician and music tutor since 1988, I have worked in a wide veriety of musical settings and styles. I specialise in jazz improvisation and composition and am based in the South Manchester area. more info |
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Name : Helen Pillinger Instrument :
Saxophones |
Teaching area central and south Manchester.All ages. more info |
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Name : Amanda Potter Instrument :
Flute, Bassoon, Saxophone |
Freelance musician and qualified teacher (PGCE) Teaches all ages - Children and adults Teaches those working towards Associated Board exams Based in the Stockport area more info |
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Name : Pete Robinson Instrument :
Piano/keyboards |
Experienced professional musician. Ba(Hons) Salford. Beginners of all ages welcome. Lessons taught at your home in South Mcr. Some vacancies evenings and on Saturday. Phone for more details! more info |
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Name : Lesley Ruan Instrument :
Saxophone |
Teaches jazz improvisation Can assist with preparation for Associated Board exams Based in South Manchester area Music degree from Leeds College of Music Postgraduate diploma in Music Peformance from Salford University Performs in jazz duos, trios, and Big Bands more info |
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Name : Stuart Ryan Instrument :
Guitar |
Guitarist Magazine''s ''Acoustic Guitarist of the Year 2002'', Semi-finalist ''Perrier Young Jazz Musician 2001''. Described as ''A world class guitarist'' by Martin Taylor MBE. Contributor to Guitar Techniques, Acoustic Guitar and Acoustic Magazine. Available for jazz, fingerstyle ... more info |
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Name : Glenn Sharp Instrument :
Guitar |
Lessons in all stlyes including classical, flamenco, rock, blues, jazz, popular acoustic. more info |
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Name : Tom Southerton Instrument :
Bass Guitar/Double Bass |
Based in Castleton, Rochdale, can teach at student''''s house/ school/ college. Teach one-to-one, and workshops for groups. Improvisation, reading notation, chords, composing, arranging, technique, ensemble playing, solos, practice methods, memory. Classical, Contemporary, Jazz, ... more info |
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Name : Mike Walker Instrument :
Guitar |
Teaches to grade 8 (Assoc. Board) Improvisation, composition and music theory Self-taught musician Teaching for twenty years Currently teaches at Salford University and LIPA (Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts) Based in Haslingden - teaches from home Played in pop bands, ... more info |
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Name : Michael Richard Walker Instrument :
Drum kit |
Michael is based in the North of England where he works as a musician, composer, consultant and teacher. He has travelled the world as a session musician and continues to play gigs countrywide. He is a member of the Musicians'' Union, PRS and MCPS. more info |
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Name : Dave Walsh Instrument :
Drums |
South Manchester area. All levels of drumming taught by experienced tutor with own World Class jazz group, ''''Acoustric''''. more info |
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Name : Mark Warburton Instrument :
Drums |
Mark is a professional drummer based in Bury. Years of experience working as a session musician all over Europe. Learn to play any style. He is a member of the Musicians'' Union. Would travel to student''s home. more info |
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Name : Danny Ward Instrument :
Drums |
Teaches to grade eight Associated Board standard Focuses on musical application and development of technique Teaching for nine years Plays regularly on the jazz and pop circuit Based in Central Manchester area more info |
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Name : Dan Whieldon Instrument :
Piano |
Masters in Jazz degree with distinction from the Royal Conservatoire Brussels. Classical piano graduate from Birmingham Conservatoire, so I can cater for those coming from a Classical background. Play with my trio and also in duo with singers and a flautist. more info |
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Name : Roger Wickham Instrument :
Saxophones and Flute |
Manchester based. Fifteen years of sessions including soundtrack to the movie ''Snatch'', Badly Drawn Boy, Rae & Christian, Nightmares on Wax, Aim, Mark Rae, Embrace..... Currently holding an instrument endorsement with Yamaha. Performed at most major fetsivals and venues Montreaux ... more info |
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Name : Carole Williams Instrument :
Trombone, Keyboard, and Piano |
Twenty years teaching experience Based in Stockport area Trained at degree level in Liverpool Teaches Associated Board grades and GCSE Composition Specialises in jazz and world music Teaches all ages more info |
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Name : Graham Young Instrument :
Guitar |
Based in Leeds, teaching all levels specialising in Jazz Fusion and rock styles. Also composes and arranges. B.A.(Hons)Music, University of Leeds. http://www.leedsguitarstudio.co.uk more info |