Damien , James Sweeting

Qualifications:
Grade 8
RGT Registered Tutor
Instruments: Electric Guitar & Acoustic Guitar
Genre/Style(s): All Styles

Ability Levels: Beginners to Advanced

Are you looking to do your grades on the electric guitar and receive accredited recognition as a guitarist ? Or do you simply want be able to strum along to your favourite bands music ? Or cant quite work out your favourite solo by ear....
Maybe you are already quite a good guitarist, yet can't seem to get over that plateau we all sometimes get to, and you think that learning theory and chord structure may benefit your playing....as well as correct and accurate technique.
Perhaps you have never picked up the guitar in your life and think its bout time ! I can take you through the first daunting steps and have you impressing even yourself in no time !

Whatever your reason for wanting lessons, look no further. Any age any level catered for following an enjoyable, relaxed and structured approach to lessons which will harvest some fantastic results if you are willing to put in the practice !

From blues to metal, funk to jazz to rock and even the increasingly popular percussive acoustic ,all styles can be covered. Weather you want to learn scales and arpeggio's , chords, chord harmony and chord structure, improvisation techniques, soloing using modes, warm up exercises, building speed,chord chart reading or even just to learn your favourite songs , Damien James Sweeting will be able to help you unlock YOUR potential as a guitarist.

Call 07833087866 for bookings and available time slots.

Damien is currently an RGT grade 8 session guitarist and performing artist who also teaches from his home in the centre of York.

Damien is also a registered RGT tutor.

RGT organises internationally recognised examinations in electric, classical and bass guitar – from total beginner to Diploma level – in partnership with London College of Music Exams (one of the world's most respected music examination boards, established since 1887) and certificated by Thames Valley University. All RGT graded exams are accredited by the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA), and UCAS points are available for grades 6-8.

Some of his musical ventures include:
session guitarist for York Stage Musicals (YSM) (over 6 shows and counting including Footloose the musical, Billy Elliot, The Whiz,and concerts).
session guitarist for The Rowntree Players.
The current joint twin lead guitarist from the York based Morpheus Rising.
The current lead guitarist for professional recording artist Maria Jordan.

Thanks in advance.

links:
www.damienjamessweeting.co.uk
www.rgt.org