© Carpe Diem Guitar Tuition
“An old guitar found in an attic and a little interest in this 6 stringed instrument led me to Tim for instruction. His laid back and relaxed approach to teaching had me playing a new song after each lesson. He encouraged not just the playing of songs but also skills that would enhance technique. I have a new found love of music thanks to Tim and my wife is thoroughly impressed with what I have learned with only 6 weeks tuition. Thanks Tim!”
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“I’ve had Tim as my guitar tutor for near enough two years now, and I think
it’d be safe to say that he is one of the coolest teachers I’ve ever had the pleasure
of being taught by. You’d be hard pressed to find a better teacher for guitar, whatever
your level. He helped me to improve my technique, learn new songs, and helped immensely
in learning a bit of the theory in how chords and scales actually work! With him,
I managed to go from not being graded at all in Guitar straight to an RGT Grade 5
pass. I think that feat speaks for itself. No matter what you want to achieve with
your playing, Tim Bush is your man.” -
“I have had lessons with Tim now for 6 months and I couldn’t be happier with
my progress. I had been playing guitar for about 8 years but felt frustrated that
I hadn’t moved on to the next stage. Tim has helped me to understand the guitar so
much better. My goal when I started was to get a good grasp of theory, start learning
to play by ear and to create my own solos. I can now listen to a song, figure out
the key, play along and even create basic solos. Its incredibly satisfying and makes
a lot more sense to me now. I have learnt songs that I would otherwise have not even
attempted and my confidence has grown hugely. Tim’s resources, environment and teaching
style are second to none and my only regret is that I didn’t know Tim 8 years ago.”
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“I was looking to get back into guitar playing, and found Tim. I was with him
for five months and had a great time. I learnt a lot, it was very casual and relaxed,
which is what I wanted. I would recommend him to anyone. It’s great to learn the
tunes you want to play and not the usual text book tunes.” -
“I have been interested in guitar for many years, and just over a year ago
I jumped in the deep end and bought an electric guitar. As so many do, I too let
it sit to collect dust whilst I produced excuses to avoid learning, including 'I
only mess about', 'I'm not good enough', 'No time', and finally 'It looks better
in the corner, best not scratch it'.
Lucky for me I was gifted my first lessons as
a birthday present. Now 10 months on I feel greater confidence in picking up the
guitar and giving it a go. Under Tim's tuition I have been able to improve my technique
and enjoyment in playing. What seemed to me impossible at the start now comes to
me more naturally, even for a music novice like me. Unlike learning from a book or
internet site, Tim encourages and involves himself in the playing of the guitar,
taking each step with you and at your own pace, giving feedback and advice and working
things out together with you. He plays what you want to play and is a great guy to
have a chat with, making an hour fly by. So if you’re sat next to a guitar that's
gathering dust, I can recommend giving lessons a go. It can release a lot of frustration
and stress from everyday life and gives you some fresh skills too.” -
“Never too old to improve your guitar playing! I'm 62 and lessons with Tim
over the past months have enabled me to play things I didn't think I would ever achieve,
even though it's a bit of a struggle sometimes! I enjoy playing my guitar at home
much more than I used to and hope to resume lessons with Tim again in the New Year.
I look forward to every lesson, probably due to Tim’s relaxed way of teaching and
his enthusiasm and endless patience!” -
“I've been having lessons for around 12 months and am amazed how quickly
I have progressed. Tim is an excellent tutor and lessons are fun and never boring.
It's great how you can learn whatever you want with as much or as little theory as
you like. Looking forward to the next 12 months! Thanks Tim!” -
“I have been having lessons with Tim for over six months now. I started with
no knowledge of how to play a guitar or even hold it but Tim has been patient and
encouraging throughout all my lessons. I started doing half hour lessons and soon
realised this wasn't enough time and now have an hourly lesson weekly. My guitar
playing has improved at a pace that suits me, learning songs of my choice as opposed
to what is expected. I simply do the lessons as a hobby I never expect to be the
next Brian May or John Mayer but who knows, with Tim's help and encouragement and
positivity I don't know where I will end up. P.S. Not a bad bloke to talk to either.”
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“I have been having lessons with Tim for a little over 6 months now and it
was the best decision I ever made. He has developed my guitar playing significantly
and I truly enjoy every minute of every lesson. Each time he shows me a little
of what he can do on a guitar I smile and it keeps me gripped to want to improve
more and more. Whether it’s acoustic or electric he gets you playing your favourite
songs in a remarkably short time. As for me, well he has taken my playing from basic
chords and simple songs to more complex finger picking. Right now he has opened
up my eyes to a whole new level of playing as he is teaching me lead guitar techniques
on my new Telecaster. Whatever direction you want your playing to go and whatever
your skill level Tim will set you exciting and yet realistic goals and you won’t
believe how quick you progress. Each week it has been a pleasure to learn and talk
with Tim and if you are thinking about taking lessons, and I guess you are if you
are reading this, then you have come to the perfect place.” -
“I always thought playing electric guitar was for someone else but after
being inspired in the Gibson Interactive Studio at the British Music Experience in
London, I was lucky enough to buy my first guitar and also lucky to find Tim to teach
me. As other testimonials from some of Tim’s students have already stated how patient
and enthusiastic Tim is, I can only echo their thoughts and confirm from my own experience
that learning with Tim is great fun. Always smiling, relaxed, prepared and with a
great selection of music to learn, I can genuinely recommend Tim to any other students
wishing to learn guitar.” -
“I would just like to say that I was amazed how much I learnt in such a short
space of time. Also it's great playing songs that I actually know and like.” -
“I first wanted to learn to play guitar when I was 10 but I never did go
through with it, I’m now 15 and recently I bought Guitar Hero which made me want
to have lessons again. So I asked my dad and he said he had seen Tim's advert on
his car so we phoned him and I have been learning weekly since. I really enjoy the
music and the relaxed way that Tim teaches you, he doesn’t rush you and plays only
things that you like/would like to play. I have been having lesson for around 10
weeks and every time my lesson finishes I can’t wait for the next one to come. I’m
very grateful, Thanks Tim.” -
“Tim is an amazing teacher, trust me. As well being a talented musician he
is a talented teacher. He is very patient and help u achieve those tricky techniques/styles
and songs that u want to learn. Lessons are never boring, its almost feels like we're
messing around jamming in his house. While learning a lot of things simultaneously,
Tim will help u progress, your way. As well as teaching, he gives a lot of advice
on how to improve your technique or if you’re doing something wrong Tim will immediately
notice them. Tim rocks (including his cats)=]” -
“Tim is a great teacher. I’ve really been enjoying practicing everything
he has taught me and I'm really happy to be learning all the different styles and
songs! He always gives me a lot to learn in the lessons, which is great and he makes
it easy to pick up and remember. I’ve learned loads in the last few months that I’ve
been going to Tim.” -
“After being inspired by The Clash guitarist Mick Jones & Generation X / Sigue Sigue Sputnik’s Tony James’ new band Carbon/Silicon (www.carbonsiliconinc.com) I finally decided to pick up an Electric Guitar at the ripe old age of 39. I spent a few months picking up basic chords / lessons off various websites but then one day I discovered Tim’s site via Google. A few quick emails and he soon had me booked in for a FREE starter lesson one night after work.
Since then I’ve been attending weekly and at each lesson we learn a new song which
really helps me pick up new chords, strumming styles and techniques. Tim’s a great
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“Having been given an electric guitar as a present 3 years ago, and my son
who is now 9 getting one for Christmas nearly 2 years ago, I thought it about time
we learned how to play them. You can imagine how difficult it must be to teach a
9 year old and a 47 year old together to play what I perceived as being one of the
most difficult instruments to learn to play! But not Tim, his patience and guitar
knowledge make him the perfect tutor. After just two lessons he has already taught
us to play some basic Status Quo. We believe we are lucky to have found him and as
I write this I am being pestered by my 9 year old as to when we get our next lesson!
If you are serious about learning to play guitar then Tim is your man.” -
“It has been brilliant. In just a few weeks, I can now pick up my guitar
and play actual music, it is so much better than the years I have spent looking at
my guitar in the corner. Thank you for this great gift.” -
“Tim rocks! :) He is a very inspiring teacher and definitely knows what he's
doing!!!” -
“After only two lessons we have already learned and retained so much. Though
we know we are not hitting the chords ‘just so’, we are enjoying learning. Tim is
very patient and makes the lessons seem just like a fun jamming session. Tim encourages
even our littlest efforts. This has been way more fun than lessons via DVD!” -
“I had a great time with the guitar lessons today... I have had a few lessons
with my tutor, but I am going to cancel them and join the lessons [with you] instead...
That's exactly what I was looking for. Tuition that is fun.” -
If you’re one of my students and would like to add a testimonial to this page, I’d
love to hear from you -
I only put your first name on the website.