Simon Saville

Hi , my name is Simon and I've been teaching guitar for 20 years. I was highly influenced by a private music teacher I had when I was 16 who propelled me to complete an Associates degree in music in Australia. I moved to the states around 2007 and lived in the Philadelphia/NJ area up until 3 years ago when my wife and I moved to Washington state. Having a good teacher really elevated my playing, my appreciation and passion for music and it's my determination to do the same for you. 

I've taught group lessons in a public school, 7 summers at Appel farm arts and music camp in south Jersey, and 2 other private music schools in south Jersey (Music Training Center, Marlton, NJ and After School Music in Pitman NJ) as well as my own private lessons. I've played in a many teacher bands and 2 of my students are now in bands of their own. One of my favorite bands to be involved in is one where we only pay once a year at a pool party. The band members practice 20 songs separately and come together in July and go for it! There's a lot of trust involved. I've taught 3 of my students for more than 5 years and enjoyed watching them grow and improve over time. I've also participated in many recitals to highlight student performances. I also teach bass guitar and ukelele.

I like to keep lessons fun and informal. Although theory is important, I put an emphasis on practical playing so students can achieve their goals faster. I also like to sprinkle in some theory so students can make sense of why/what they are playing and become a more independent musician.  Although I have a strong connection to 80"s/90's rock, I appreciate all forms/decades of music and also like to teach fingerstyle, folk, classical and pop.