Verified Teacher Kieran Gilchrist
Verified TeacherAbout Me
| About | I am a professional guitarist and qualified music teacher with extensive experience as a soloist, accompanist, and band member across various genres including Rock, Soul, Funk, Folk, Latin, Reggae, Gypsy Jazz, Classical, and more. I play Lead Guitar for the band El Misti and we’re about to release our third album in 2022. I have a Degree in Music Education from the international contemporary music awarding body, Rockschool, as well as Grade 8 Electric Guitar (Rockschool) and Grade 8 Classical Guitar (ABRSM), and an Audio Engineering Diploma (SAE Institute International). I have travelled the world extensively researching world music genres, especially in Latin America. During a 2.5yr journey through Latin America, I attended the School of Mariachi in Guadalajara, Mexico and performed with Cuban street band, Los Jubilados del Caribe, in Santiago de Cuba. I am originally from the musical city of Liverpool, UK, however in September 2020, I relocated to Mexico where I am continuing my research into Latin American music genres and sharing my knowledge with my students. Interactive Notation App Permanent access to custom courses for a wide range of songs and techniques on a state-of-the-art interactive guitar notation app, allowing you to follow tab interactively, slow it down and loop. Studio Multitracks I have original individual instrument multi-tracks for hit songs with full transcriptions so you can learn directly from the best guitar performances ever put to tape, as if you were a fly on the wall in the control room. Artists include: The Doors, Nirvana, The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Blue Oyster Cult… Audio Resources High-quality custom backing tracks and neck diagrams to help you visualise and internalise. Direct High-Quality Audio into Zoom I plug directly into Zoom via a Helix Floor Multi-FX unit and Shure mic. Goal-Focused Beginner or experienced, my approach is to build the lessons around your goals and tastes. Music Qualifications & Achievements:
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| Location | Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico |
| Geolocation | 20.9673702,-89.5925857 |
| Instrument(s) Taught | Bass, Composition, GarageBand, Guitar, Logic Pro X, Music Production, Music Theory, Songwriting, Sound Engineering |
| Where do lessons take place? | Online |
| Instrument | Guitar, Bass, Composition, GarageBand, Logic Pro X, Music Production, Music Theory, Songwriting, Sound Engineering |
| Lesson Type | Online |
Lesson Prices
| 60 mins | £30.00 |
| 45 mins | 45.00 |
| 30 mins | 15.00 |
| Payment Plans | Pay-As-You-Go, Block Bookings, Monthly |
| Payment Options | Online Bank Transfer, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Stripe |
| Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy | 48 hours notice for cancellation If you are unable to do so, I can spend the session time transcribing a song of your choice or preparing other material for you. |
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Levels & Ages
| Skill Levels Taught | Beginner (up to Grade 5), Intermediate (Grades 5-8), Advanced (Grade 8 and above), Professional Musicians/Teachers |
| Ages Taught | All Ages |
| Lesson Sizes | One-to-One, Group Lessons |
| Graded Exam Preparation | ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), AMEB (Australian Music Examinations Board), MTAC (Music Teachers' Association of California), Music Teachers’ Board (MTB Exams), RCM (Royal College of Music), RGT@LCM, Rockschool, Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada), Trinity College London |
| Professional Affiliations | Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), Musician’s Union |
| Performance Opportunities, Performance Coaching & Accompaniment Services | Video submission assessment |
| When did you start teaching? | 10/01/2013 |
Genres Taught
| Genres Taught | Blues, Christian Music, Classical Music, Country, Disco, Electronic Music, Folk, Funk, Hip hop, Jazz, Music of Latin America, Pop, Reggae, Rock, Ska, Soul music, Traditional Music |
| Sub-Genres Taught | Acid Jazz, Afrobeat, Americana, Bossa Nova, Cumbia, Garage Rock, Gypsy Jazz, Indie Folk, Mambo, Mariachi, Motown, Neo-Soul, New Wave, Nu Jazz, Post-Punk, Psychedelic Rock, Punk Rock, R&B (Rhythm and Blues), Salsa, Singer-Songwriter, Ska Punk, Smooth Jazz, Southern Rock, Surf Rock, Swing, Tango, Trip Hop, Worldbeat |
Languages
| Languages Spoken | English, Spanish |
Reviews
| Reviews |
Rated 5.0 out of 5
June 1, 2021
I really enjoy the lessons with Kieran. He’s easy going, adaptable and eager to help me reach my goals. Rami Verified
Rated 5.0 out of 5
June 1, 2021
We have no hesitation in recommending Kieran as a guitar tutor. His friendly manner and structured lessons ensure that our daughter is keen to attend regular weekly sessions and progress. If only she was as keen to undertake her school homework as readily as Kieran’s! His lessons are tailored to include requests to play the tunes she likes to hear. We feel that the combination of Kieran’s clear abilities as a tutor and friendly manner mean that steady, confident progress is being made. We would recommend Kieran to teach anyone interested in learning to play the guitar. Trevor Verified
Rated 5.0 out of 5
June 1, 2021
Kieran, a native of Liverpool, England has always taken part in our mariachi music with great enthusiasm and I can proudly say has been a pupil of mine. Fernando Briseño Gonzalez Director of The School of Mariachi Guadalajara Mexico Verified
Rated 5.0 out of 5
June 1, 2021
Kieran has an outstanding dedication and enthusiasm for Cuban traditional music. There aren’t many foreigners who can play like he does, with the Cuban ‘bomba’ in his heart. Xiomara Vidal Cuban Singer-Songwriter Verified
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Safeguarding
| Safeguarding Certificates: | UK: DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service) |
| Do you currently have Public Liability Insurance? | No |
Profile Details
| First Name | Kieran |
| Last Name | Gilchrist |
| Username | kieran-gilchrist |