Budding Musician - Latrobe Valley
Music Tuition
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Lessons starting from $25 for 20-minutes one on one in the Budding Musician studio
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Budding Musician is a small family business owned and operated by Darren North. Darren grew up locally and started on his musical journey right here in the Latrobe Valley, and after a musical path that has taken him interstate and international, Darren is delighted to offer you that same learning opportunity through Budding Musician! All in the comfort of your own home or school, or here in the Budding Musician studio in Newborough!
Darren has more than 25 years experience in the music industry; as a student, musician, performer, songwriter, sound engineer, guitar technician and teacher.
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Darren has a Bachelor of Contemporary Music Degree, a Certificate IV in audio engineering, and holds a working with children card.
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It’s the perfect blend of these higher education qualifications, which provide the essential comprehensive knowledge and understanding of music, combined with the decades of hands on experience of playing, performing, writing, recording, learning and teaching music, that allows Darren and Budding Musician to truly get the best out of their students and their lessons!
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Darren North
Tyler, age 10
"I love doing lessons with Darren. He makes music into a variety of things, we can make it serious and really get into it, or it can be more fun and play around. If you are stuck on something we work at it until you are satisified. I like when we have a jam and make up our own songs and I can show all of my family what we have been doing. He is very passionate and that makes me get really pumped up and excited!"
Gavan, age 40
"Budding Musician provides a fun and flexible style of teaching with a focus on "playing" music rather than "practicing to play" music. Each session brings something worthwhile and different."
Nikki, age 30
"I had always wanted to learn to play the guitar, but never made the time. As an adult I was a little apprehensive and nervous, but Darren made me so at ease I was not at all intimidated. He is easy going, encouraging, and makes each lesson fun. Rather than nagging to practice, there was a "what you put in is what you'll get out" policy, and I was soon on my way! Darren's teaching method is both fun and tailored to the individual's ability and musical taste. His knowledge of both the instrument itself and music theory supports his methods. I would not hesitate to recommend Darren to anybody, of any age, wanting to learn the guitar. He is an amazing musician and teacher!"