Music Gym Watford
Meet the Teachers
Professional musicians. Qualified teachers. Passionate about rock and pop.
Matteo
Guitar, Bass
"Professional and experienced guitar tuition across every genre"
Teaching Philosophy
My philosophy is to cultivate a love for music by encouraging curiosity and creativity on the guitar. I aim to inspire confidence by setting achievable goals and celebrating each milestone, no matter how small.
About
I am a professional guitarist and qualified music teacher with extensive experience as an accompanist and band member across various genres including Rock, Pop, Soul, Funk, Folk, and more. I have delivered music lessons for over 15 years to different age groups and levels and developed a strong teaching method that focuses on both the technical and practical aspects of learning. Passion and having fun in class are key elements for me — I pour my heart into teaching, tailoring each session to the student's goals and celebrating their progress along the way. My musical influences range from Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Guns N' Roses right through to Oasis, Foo Fighters and many more. I currently play guitar and co-write for the promising London-based group The Maida Vales.
Specialises In
Rock & pop, beginner-friendly, all ages, songwriting, all genres
Qualifications
- 7 years teaching at Music Gym
- BMus Music Performance — 1st Class Honours
- Yamaha Teacher
- Rockschool Teacher
Aimée
Vocals, Piano, Musical Theatre, 11+ Preparation
"Your voice is the instrument — be loud!"
Teaching Philosophy
Singing is where music began and each voice is unique. I love helping each student find their own style, nurturing them as they explore their voice and grow in confidence.
About
I am a singing teacher and a professional Musical Theatre performer with a background in woodwind instruments, and I've spent the last five years teaching alongside performing in plays, musicals, and pantomimes. I love helping students explore different styles and challenge themselves, because that's where real growth happens! My lessons are upbeat, encouraging and often filled with laughter.
Specialises In
Rock & Pop Singing, Musical Theatre, Exam Preparation & Music Aptitude Test
Qualifications
- MA Musical Theatre
- Rockschool Teacher
Ollie
Piano, Keyboards, Vocals, Music Production, Songwriting
"Music is the one thing I return to over and over again"
Teaching Philosophy
Music is my greatest passion and over the last 10+ years I have enjoyed sharing as much knowledge with all my students. Anyone and everyone can play music. If someone has musical flair and a flame of passion and creativity, my role is to fuel that flame and grow it into a burning success.
About
Ollie works as a freelance professional musician, offering live performance, sound and production, composition, arranging, studio recording, and videography. His repertoire spans multiple genres including Pop, Rock, R&B and Jazz, and he performs both as a solo artist and as part of various band line-ups. His professional experience includes roles as Musical Director and Band Leader across musical theatre, pop and rock projects, and vocal ensembles. He performs regularly as a singer-pianist in and around London.
Specialises In
Popular music across all genres — Pop, Rock, R&B, Jazz. Classical music, vocal songs and Musical Theatre.
Qualifications
- 11 years teaching at Music Gym
- MMus Popular Music — Distinction, University of West London
- BMus Performance & Recording — 1st Class Honours
- Diploma in Musical Theatre Vocals — Distinction, London College of Music
- Yamaha Teacher
- Rockschool Teacher
Sam
Drums, Guitar
"Making playing music fun and energetic"
Teaching Philosophy
I teach music because I believe learning the songs you love and making music helps many people enjoy and have a positive impact in their life.
About
I've been playing guitar since I was 7 and drums since I was 14, and have been teaching for 2 years. I've played in rock and metal bands all around the country for 5 years and know what skills and knowledge you need to be a pro musician. I've taught and prepared students aged 5–19 for music exams. I love when a student first hears and learns a song they think is really cool, so I focus classes to be as fun as possible.
Specialises In
Rock and pop, beginner friendly, all ages
Qualifications
- Yamaha Teacher
- Rockschool Teacher