Nathan Saxon Guitar Tuition
BSc CT ABRSM (Certificate in Teaching from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)
I'm Nathan Saxon, a friendly guitar tutor with over 20 years experience teaching classical guitar and music theory to the people of Saddleworth and beyond.
Whether you're an absolute beginner, an out-of-practice guitarist or you're wishing to advance through guitar grades and music exams, you will find my guitar lessons are individually tailored to suit your level and requirements.
I offer…
- fun and casual classical guitar tuition from beginner's level
- progressive learning to an advanced level through a structured curriculum
- guitar playing and achievements assessed with ABRSM examinations
- classical guitar grades up to Grade 8
- Music Theory and Aural Perception as required by the ABRSM
- duet and accompaniment preparation for GCSE performance*
* (min. 12 lessons lead-in time prior to school assessment)
Guitar Lessons
- are held at my home in Friezland near Greenfield, Saddleworth
- last for half an hour or you can book double sessions
- cost just £15.50 for half an hour and include exercises and music to take home
- are just for you, one-to-one sessions
- are held Monday to Friday from mid-afternoon up to 9pm and on Saturday mornings
- are relaxed, enjoyable and paced to suit you.
I offer guitar tuition to students from age 6 and upwards. Parents/guardians are welcome to sit in on the lessons and observe.
For you or your child
Contact me for an informal chat and to arrange a free introductory guitar session.
If you don't have a guitar that doesn't matter; I will advise on the most suitable size and type of guitar and help you to choose an instrument with discounts available from a local supplier.
Classical Guitar Recordings
Recordings to demonstrate how regular guitar and music tuition, along with practice, develop progressively towards you becoming an accomplished classical guitarist.
German Folk Song
A simple sounding melody, however the left & right hand skills that you can learn from these early pieces form the foundation for a solid classical guitar technique. This tune is usually achieved with 2 months of weekly tuition.
Spanish Nights
One of my own compositions. This piece has a texture of an upper- or higher-pitched Melody, supported by a lower-pitched Bass or Accompaniment. Maybe 9 to 12 months of tuition. And you would be reading from music notation by then!
Two Blues Tunes
By studying classical guitar you can develop great technique that will enable you to explore different musical styles or genres. These 12 Bar Blues Tunes incorporate many essential classical guitar skills. With focused attention to your practice these pieces can be achieved in a couple of years.
Guantanamera
A Cuban patriotic folk song, here given a lively and upbeat tempo. I would suggest that this is an early intermediate level piece. Maybe 3 years ahead for a dedicated student.
Scarborough Fair
A traditional English folk song from the North East. Here arranged with an arpeggio texture that also incorporates a melodic vocal line. A challenging piece but well worth the dedication to perhaps 4 or 5 years of study.
Pachelbel's Canon
An advanced arrangement of a well loved Baroque chamber orchestral piece by the German composer Johann Pachelbel. Like all musicians, I am also continually working on my own development using pieces such as this.
Contact Me
If you're inspired by the sound of the classical guitar and would like to learn and advance your classical guitar playing skills, then contact me.
Mobile: 07971 187 638
Nathan Saxon
1 Whitehead Close, Greenfield, Nr. Oldham
Saddleworth, OL3 7PP
Minstrel illustration by David Cottam and used by kind permission.