Guitar Tuitioin

Styles All
Skill Level All
Suitability Ages 5 years and up

I am David de Vries and I am the owner of Guide Tones Music school based in Leichhardt. It’s a unique school in that we operate from local cafes after hours (teaching from 3.15pm till 8.30pm). I currently teach from the Flood Street Carousel cafe in Leichhardt and the Pig and Pastry cafe in Petersham. These are fantastic spaces and create a welcoming, safe, open environment to learn from.

I offer private guitar lessons and adult guitar ensemble classes. I’m a professional musician with a first class honours degree (Bmus - jazz studies) from the Sydney Conservatorium with over 20 years teaching experience. I’m a very versatile musician and teacher and I’ve performed in many different contexts such as pop gigs, jazz gigs, professional theatre bands, blues bands, rock bands, recording, creative music. For a longer bio go to guidetonesmusic.com.

I believe teaching is all about is all about laying a solid foundation for the student to build from. This avoids confusion and frustration later in your progression. I aim to instil a mindset that will keep your expectations in the right place and set you up on a successful and enjoyable path. Songs I suggest for students always have a goal I’m trying to achieve. I also have a vast repertoire of songs that suit many different types of students (well sort of, it’s mostly Beatles songs really). I’m a very patient teacher that aims to build confidence in my students and keep things fun.

  • Experienced in preparing students HSC music performances
  • For primary school age students I use many different learning games to keep students engaged and focussed. I have a 6 year old learning the violin and I am very aware of the of what it's like from a parent's perspective
  • I teach all styles and ages, but specialise in jazz, rock, pop and blues 
  • I do have my Working With Children check certification and happy to forward on at your request 
  • I'm also a Creative Kids voucher provider. Check NSW Government website details for info

Private Lessons are:
30mins - $42
45mins - $63
60mins - $84

The adult ensemble classes (max 6 students) are:
60mins - $31

Leichhardt, NSW
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Petersham, NSW
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Details last updated: February 8, 2021