At Freo Guitar, we pride ourselves on our unique, student-centric teaching approach. Catering to everyone from 4-year-olds to retirees, we personalize our instruction to fit every individual’s musical aspirations. For our older students, we offer the flexibility of learning guitar from a repertoire of over 500 popular songs. However, for the young budding guitarists, we lean towards introducing them to classical guitar, believing it to be an ideal foundation for branching into varied genres later on. Rest assured, our teaching team isn’t just adept at their craft, they’re also some of the warmest people you’ll come across. Furthermore, every instructor at Freo Guitar has a verified working with children check card. Ready to embark on a musical journey with us? Reach out!
Meet Ben:
The musical journey of Ben, the founder of Freo Guitar, began at the tender age of 8. Initially a keyboard enthusiast, he later embraced the trumpet, clarinet, and saxophone, before the guitar captured his heart in 1995. This instrument became his muse, leading him to explore numerous genres and even venture into songwriting. Ben has shared stages with noteworthy artists like John Butler and touring adventures.
Establishing Freo Guitar in 2005, Ben’s vast experience shapes the teaching methodologies here. He not only mentors our instructors but occasionally steps in to teach when required. His insights since 2005 cover a wide spectrum of styles, genres, and ages. Additionally, with a dipEd degree, Ben’s background as a primary school teacher enhances his approach to teaching guitar. His other qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce and Computer Science.
Who Makes the Cut at Freo Guitar?
Our top pick when it comes to hiring instructors? Our former students. Familiar with our teaching ethos, values, and curriculum, they are primed to step into the teaching role seamlessly. Ben’s thorough training regimen, encompassing hands-on lessons, written content, and video resources focused on teaching theories and understanding student psychology, further prepares them. And of course, their long-standing association with us is an added bonus. While our alumni hold a special place, we are always on the lookout for adept musicians who possess teaching credentials or experience. At Freo Guitar, we believe a stellar teacher often trumps a spectacular musician when it comes to imparting musical knowledge!