Studios FiftyOne, Lawley Crescent, Pymble NSW, Australia
Guitar Lessons | Electronic Dance Music Production Lessons, Electric Bass Lessons, Ukulele Lessons | Aural Lessons, Theory Lessons, Composition Lessons, Jazz Improvisation Lessons, Mixing and Mastering Lessons, HSC Music Exam Preparation, Online Lessons
Bio
Founder of Studios FiftyOne, Tom, is an alumnus of the prestigious Royal Northern College of Music (UK) and graduated with First Class Honours in the Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Popular Music Performance program. Throughout his studies, Tom gained invaluable experience and mentorship from industry professionals, including Jon Shone (One Direction) and Mo Pleasure (Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson), among others. Tom has built a successful career as a guitarist, performing and recording in renowned venues and studios across Australia, the UK, and Europe, including Bankwest Stadium, Metro Theatre in Australia, and Manchester O2 in the UK. With over 10 years of teaching experience, Tom currently teachers more than 45 students both at the Studios FiftyOne studio and online. His passion for music and commitment to his students’ growth make him a dedicated and exciting tutor.
- Main Instrument: Guitar (Beginner – Advanced)
- Other Instruments/Services: Music Theory, Ukulele, HSC Music Exam Preparation & Bass
- Styles Taught: Blues, Rock, Pop & Jazz
- Favourite Musicians: John Mayer, Mark Knopfler, Robben Ford & Matt Schofield
“Tom is a highly skilled guitarist with an impressive sense of musicality.” – Johnny Heyes (M People, Errol Brown, X Factor)
“Great to work with… Excellent guitar player.” – Jamie West-Oram (The Fixx, Brian Eno, David Bowie)
Please get in touch by using the contact form (be sure to add your mobile number) and let’s get a session booked in – looking forward to our first lesson!!
Your Music Journey Starts with Studios FiftyOne! Based in the Upper North Shore, our multi-award-winning studio provides tailored 1-to-1 music lessons in-person and online, helping students of all ages reach their musical goals. We’ve developed exclusive student-led learning programs that empower students to take control, allowing lessons to shape around their unique interests and ambitions.
From beginners to advanced students, we’ve got you covered! We’re excited to offer personalised lessons for a broad range of instruments and skill sets, including:
- Guitar, Music Production, Ukulele, Bass & Music Theory
With our passionate tutors, you’ll enjoy every moment as you confidently learn and improve your musical skills.
Music Tuition Business 2023 [Hornsby Ku-ring-gai] WINNER
Teaching Info
Established in 2019, Studios FiftyOne grew from a small vision into an award-winning provider of music education, creating student-led learning programs that seamlessly combine practical learning and technical development. Our instrumental and music production courses are crafted to help students excel, transforming music into a true passion rather than just another lesson.
- Transform your musical skills with our modern, comprehensive, and enjoyable learning experience, tailored for students of all ages. Our structured learning stages are crafted to challenge students, encouraging them to grow beyond their current abilities and deepen their musical understanding.
- Why choose 1-to-1 lessons? With our talented tutors guiding you, you’ll break through the noise of online instructional videos. There’s no substitute for real-world lessons, where your unique musical interests, ambitions, and goals are nurtured.
- All our lessons are accompanied by meticulously designed resources, refined over 1,000+ hours of teaching, ensuring you have everything you need to progress.
Tom is a breath of fresh air! Learning to play the guitar in your 30’s is challenging. Having a teacher has been vital to cultivate my confidence, passion and skills. Right from learning chords, understanding rhythm and tailoring lessons to meet individual goals; Tom goes above and beyond. Most importantly, I enjoy Tom’s energy, genuine care and teaching style. It’s the little things that make the biggest difference when it comes to learning a new skill.
Saddy
Tom's guitar course is perfect for beginners. It’s well-structured and easy to follow, thanks to Tom's extensive experience. He breaks down complex techniques into simple steps, creating an effective and enjoyable learning environment. Highly recommended for anyone new to playing guitar.
Alan
I love learning guitar with Studios FiftyOne! I'm a beginner, and have really enjoyed my first year. Tom is consistently patient, encouraging and helpful. He totally meets you where you are each week. He gives lots of strategies (different ways to practise) to help you make progress even when life gets busy and practise time is limited. I'm so excited about my progress so far. I highly recommend this business!
Annie
My son loves learning guitar with Tom! He is a very patient and knowledgeable instructor. He spends time on important technique and theory, whilst still keeping lessons fun and teaching loads of great repertoire. The online mode of lesson delivery is enhanced by his very capable use of technology and he sends through resources and recordings for my son to work with during home practice. Tom’s program is systematic and yet also flexible - he has happily encouraged my son’s musical and song interests where they lead!
Amanda
Tom is a great teacher who caters the lessons to your level and musical interests. If you’re an adult thinking about picking up an instrument for the first time I’d definitely recommend him.
