Dean Adams
About
I started my career studying musical theatre at the Franz Liszt music conservatory before continuing my education at the Guitar Institute in London and at the London College of Music. In addition to my formal education, I have had many years of private tuition with Roger Kain (voice), Jack Abrahams (voice) and Shaun Baxter (guitar).
Teaching Style
I tailor lessons for each student individually and cover a wide variety of topics, techniques and styles depending on the students' preferences. I teach rock, pop, indie, jazz and metal as well as music theory, songwriting and production. My students include pupils from beginners to seasoned professionals; some play for their own enjoyment whereas others have achieved fame, won talent competitions or have successfully auditioned for music colleges. I enjoy the variety of students who strive to reach their individual goals. I attempt to bring out every student's full potential and help them get to where they want to be.
For some students this means gaining qualifications through practical music examinations and I am familiar with exam boards such as Rockschool, Trinity, LCM (formerly RGT) and ABRSM.
Curriculum
VOCALS
Powerful vocals using safe techniques that help to expand the range of the voice, covering topics such as: Resonance, tone production, vocal stamina, power belting, ultra-low and ultra-high ranges, attack and dynamics, vocal registers and blending on a grand scale... alongside diaphragm and breath control, postures, tension and release, warm ups, vocal health, repertoire, microphone technique, auditions, etc.
GUITARS
For guitar, I teach rock, pop, indie, jazz and metal as well as music theory, songwriting and production. Advanced techniques (economy picking, sweeps, tapping, legato playing, string skips), all scales and arpeggios, movable shapes and the CAGED system, reading tabs and notation, jazz chords and voicings, jazz and/or rock improvisation, tone control (vibrato types, effects, articulation), phrasing, songwriting and most importantly: Repertoire of favourite songs, riffs, chords, licks, solos and more.
Credentials & Affiliations
Level 7:
Fellowship Diploma - London College of Music (Guitar Performance)
Fellowship Diploma - London College of Music (Vocal Performance)
Level 6:
Bachelor of Music (honours) in Popular Music Performance - Thames Valley University London
Licentiate Teaching Diploma - London College of Music (Guitar Tuition)
Licentiate Diploma - London College of Music (Vocal Performance)
Certificate: Advanced Anatomy for Voice Professionals – Voice Study Centre, London
Level 5:
Associate Diploma - London College of Music (Vocal Performance)
Level 4:
Diploma - London College of Music (Vocal Performance)
Level 3:
Grade 8 Guitar - Rockschool Examinations
Grade 8 Vocals - London College of Music Examinations
Grade 8 Theory - ABRSM Examinations