Did Coles
Guitarist - Teacher - Performer
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Tel - 01536 358275
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Professional Guitar Training - Northamptonshire
'BE A REAL GUITAR HERO'!!!
Are you looking for Top-Quality Professional Guitar Tuition in Northamptonshire?
If you are just beginning Guitar and would like the best possible start then you have come to the right place! Learning the Guitar is a very rewarding, enjoyable experience but many people get stuck early on trying to teach themselves with limited success. This is where a good Teacher is essential, someone who can clearly explain things and deal with any problems/ frustrations you might have as well as making the lesson time a fun and enjoyable experience.
My Tuition will help you develop the right playing skills and musical knowledge from complete beginner onwards!
If you are a more Advanced player and feel your playing has hit a 'brick-wall' and you're not developing or are struggling to reach that next level, then don't worry help is at hand!
With my Tuition we can focus on targeting your ‘Weaknesses’ and enhancing your ‘Strengths’ to open up new areas of Playing and Creativity – whether it’s Music Theory, Technique, Sight-Reading, Performance, Repertoire or Ear-Training, we can work together and take your playing to that next level!
'Learn to play the right way!'
with an Award-Winning Teacher and Professional Musican
- Acoustic, Electric, Bass Guitar
- Complete Beginners Courses to Advanced Lessons
- Relaxed and Friendly Teaching Service
- Fully Qualified with CRB Check
- RGT Registered Tutor
- All Styles of Music
- All aspects of Playing/ Theory Covered
- Professional Studio Set-Up
- Years of Experience
- Different Lesson Formats to maximise your Learning experience and get the most fun out of learning Guitar!
If you'd like to know more visit the 'Lessons' Page and the
'Testimonials' page for feedback from current students!
If you want to take those first few steps in learning to play Guitar or want to take your playing to the next level then
Contact me
Lessons
- Lessons are available in a variety of formats to ensure you get the most out of learning Guitar and get the best results (please get in contact for more info!)
- Lessons are delivered in either Half-hour sessions or 1 hour
- All ages (Students range from Age 6-60+. It's never too late to start Guitar!)
- Acoustic or Electric or Bass
- RGT (Registry of Guitar Tutors) Registered
- Grades 1-8 RGT/ Rockschool/ Theory
- Complete Beginners to Advanced
- Relaxed and friendly teaching service
- All styles (Rock, Pop, Funk, Blues, Indie..etc)
- Some Mobile Services available
- Professional, relaxed and spacious learning
environment with top-quality Guitars/Amps/Effects
- Award Winning Teacher/ Musician (Musician of the Year Winner 07 - Guitar X)
Please get in Contact
for availability
If you're looking for Top-Quality Guitar Tuition in Northamptonshire then
About Did
As a Musician
Did has been teaching and playing for many years aswell as performing professionally with top Bands throughout the U.K. He has been fortunate enough to study with and play alongside some of the U.K's finest players.
He graduated with top-marks from the Master Performance Course at Guitar-X in 2007 and was awarded 'Student/Musician of the Year' by the College at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London.
He currently performs with 2 Professional Bands, a Jazz Quartet as well as Acoustic Duos and Sessions for other projects. To check out some of Dids Music visit the Media page!
As a Teacher
I’ve been Teaching and Coaching Guitar for a number of years now and still love it as much as I did when I started! Many of my Students go from complete beginners to being at a very good standard of proficiency on the Instrument.
Students get a lot out of the lessons, and many end up forming bands, taking grades, performing, going to jam sessions or even playing semi-professionally on the gig-circuit!
I focus on teaching all the important elements of Guitar Playing so that students become well-rounded players with secure musical knowledge.
I teach all ages and have students as young as 6 strumming away right up to older clients who just enjoy it as a new hobby! You're never too old to start learning Guitar!
I’ve been fortunate enough to have had some great Teachers who have been both inspirational and influential in my development. I’ve also had some Teachers who aren’t quite so good so I know from experience what works and what doesn’t!
Whatever you want to achieve on the Guitar I will tailor the lessons to your goals and aims. I use different lesson formats in Teaching to really get the maximum benefit and the most fun for all the students…. after all learning Guitar is supposed to be fun and never a chore!
Contact
Media
Photo Gallery
Videos (Coming soon!)
Audio
My Brother guests with Great Divide on Cajon!
Some of the Bands I perform with – Great Divide and Silhouette. Also some Instrumental Tunes (jammin!)
Both Bands are availalable for Live Perfomance at Pubs/ Clubs, Functions, Events, Weddings and Parties throughout the U.K.
(see the Links page to visit Band sites and find out more!)
Guitar Servicing
Is your Guitar performing to it's full potential?
Guitars are like cars! From time to time they need a Service or Repair, otherwise like cars they breakdown or underperform!
Aswell as offering leading Guitar Tution in Northamptonshire we also have a Guitar Workshop where we fix, repair, set-up and maintain all types of Guitars - Electric, Acoustic, Bass and Classical!
Could your Guitar benefit from a great set-up?
Here's a small sample of some of the work/ repairs we do in the Guitar Workshop from basic 're-stringing' to 'Full Set-ups' we will make your Guitar play like a pro's!
- Basic Re-Stringing
- Full Servicing
- Action adjustment
- Setting the Intonation
- Neck adjustment
- Fret-Dressing
- Pick-up adjustment
- Neck Curvature/ Neck adjustment
- Truss-rod adjustment
- Electronics
- Nut Work and Profiling
The two popular Service packages we offer are the 'Basic Set-up' and the 'Full Set-up'. The 'Basic Set-up' offers a great value set-up for your instrument and will improve overall performance and playability. The 'Full Set-Up' offers a complete evaluation, full service, the main 'set-up' as well as some additional work to really maximise and improve the playability/ sound/ look...etc of your Guitar. We can also tailor these packages to anything specific you'd like doing to your Guitar aswell. For more info on these 2 Service Packages please email for a free evaluation of your Guitar and a free quote!
If you are unsure whether your Guitar could benefit from a Set-up, then check out these signs of an under-performing Guitar -
1) Fret-buzz/ Strings buzzing
2) Bad playability
3) Guitar won't stay in tune (intonation problems)
4) Neck Curvature problems
5) Fret-wear
6) Pick-up Problems
7) Electronics malfunction
8) Action (too high/ low)
9) Bridge and Nut problems
10) Frequent string breaks
11) Loose Frets
12) Loose/ Cracked Bridge saddles
We're based in Kettering, Northants. If you'd like to drop your Guitar off for a free evaluation, please call or fill out our contact form and we'll be happy to arrange an appointment.
Make your Squier play like a real Strat!
Free Evaluation and Estimates!
Contact for Guitar Servicing
Links
- Fender Guitars
- Gibson Guitars
- Great Divide
- Silhouette Band
- Free Ear-Training!
- Harmony Central
- Registry of Guitar Tutors
- Kyle Keal
- Bass Lessons and Music Production
- Gig-Guide
Testimonials
Carl Thompson - Electric Guitar
'David offers First Class Tuition in a warm, well kitted friendly atmosphere. I had been playing Guitar for around four years before I met David and over those years had several teachers. Although when I went to David I had learnt the basics well, I still felt that my playing was wooden and the lack of Theory was stopping me progressing to the Player I aspired to be.
Most teachers rely on hand outs and teach you the songs they want you to learn, when it comes to parts that are to difficult for your level they choose to ignore it and carry on to the next. With Did that is not the case.
In the last 12 months my playing has taken a massive leap in that we work on all elements of Guitar playing, from all styles of Music, Songs and Techniques to the Musical Theory and Ear Training that has helped my playing go to the next level. David is the best teacher I have had; I can say that from experience.
Thank you Did and Keep up the good work!'
Jonathan George - Electric Guitar, Acoustic, Keyboards
'My name is Jonathan George. I played Rhythm Guitar and Organ in a "Soul" band in the sixties with my school friends but had stopped playing for 4 decades. I was lucky enough to find David (Did) Coles a few years ago as I wished to start playing Guitar again. After a few months I was progressing onto more complex Chord shapes and understanding the Music Theory which had been lacking from my original playing. He then moved me on to Lead Playing and the experience has not only been very enjoyable but very successful'
Co-incidentally the leader of our band in the sixties has contacted the original members and we have reformed with a view to playing a few gigs and a reunion concert at our old school. Did has also helped rekindle my playing skills on the Organ and has helped me put together some of the parts used in the Soul songs from the sixties. Did has been Instrumental in my music revival.
Renville Facey - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
'I have been having Lessons with David for Five months now. He has really helped me develop as a Player because he knows how to break things down, then it all makes sense! If there is something I don't understand or was undure about from the Lesson, he is always there to help you over the Phone.
I really enjoy my Lessons because I am now playing Songs that I have always wanted to play! 'Did' encourages you and gives you great tips on how to overcome areas in your playing that you find difficult. He shows you how to practice properly so you can reap the benefits from practicing and so you don't get into bad habits!
One of the great things about David he will go over things with you to make sure you are taking in what you have been taught. Not many Teachers are like him, that's what sets him apart from the rest. I can't wait for our next Lesson!'
Josh Lowe - Electric Guitar
'Did is a relaxed and friendly teacher and I always look forward to my next lesson with him! He teaches you what you want to know and was a great help when I came to do my Grade 1 exam. I recommend him to everybody and hope that he will help you as much as he's helped me!' :)
Dylan (aged 6) and Paul Jones
'My son had been nagging for a guitar for over a year, so we decided to buy him one for Christmas just after he turned 6. Luckily Did had put a flier in for his services through our letterbox about the same time & seemed ideal.
The early lessons quickly gave Dylan confidence and familiarity in playing the guitar. He quickly learnt the parts and strings, and went on to learn many chords and melodies. As Dylan is so young keeping his interest in learning the guitar is essential and Did has managed this with a flexible and varied approach to lessons. Dylan has learnt many riffs and played along with various well known rock songs, but has also studied the basics such as scales and how they are used. I would happily recommend Did to anyone wanting to learn guitar'
