Dave Howard

Thank you for taking a look at my profile here on Mentors Of Music. 

“Thank you Dave for a most informative session. I’ve learnt a lot”. 

Lucia, workshop participant, July 2020.

“BIG thanks for last nights Strumming Workshop. I learnt so much. You are a great teacher”.

I’ve played piano since before I could reach the keyboard, guitar since the age of 14, bass for over 30 years, and ukulele for 6.

I’ve worked in professional and community music studios since the age of 18 and I taught the first music production course in Northamptonshire in 1992. Since then I’ve taught Music Production and Recording Techniques to BTEC and OCN Level 3 and HND students. I achieved the highest number of Level 3 Distinction qualifications for Popular Music at Matthew Boulton College.

I lead 2 adult ukulele groups which are a little different from the usual strum-along ensembles that you’ll find; all my arrangements are created specifically for ukulele and come with multiple parts for different skill levels, and also to add interest.

I generally teach over 16 year olds and mainly focus on teaching adults. I offer Music Production, Ukulele, Guitar, Bass and Music Theory online via Zoom and from my home in Alvechurch. Online lessons are usually 30 minutes and priced at £15. Longer online sessions are negotiable depending on your needs. In-person lessons are £30 per hour or £15 for 30 minutes.

I can teach to an exam syllabus and have those that I recommend, but more usually I base your lessons around your own ambitions and needs. The best thing to do is arrange a short conversation to find out of what I offer is what you’re after.

You can book a free 15 minute online chat by clicking HERE

Do get in touch!