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Yorkshire Academy of Modern Music

OUR LESSONS

GUITAR

UKULELE

BASS

WHY US?

Here at the Yorkshire Academy of Modern Music we offer lessons for all ages and abilities from beginners through to the professionals. We have a fun relaxed approach to teaching whilst maintaining very informative and professional tuition. We are exceptionally passionate and pride ourselves on our lessons being personalised to each individual student’s needs, ensuring each individual takes their playing in the direction that they wish, no matter what age or ability.

Whether you want to pass your grades, play in a band or just play for fun, our tutors will help you get there. Our purpose built teaching studios are the perfect environment for learning whilst having fun doing it.

Our tutors have a range of qualifications including various music degrees, grade 8 certification of their instrument as well as many years of invaluable playing experience.

Lessons are often based around learning songs which introduce different playing techniques, and help progression in a developmental way. If we don’t know the song you want to learn we can transcribe the song by ear so most student requests are catered for.

We regularly enter students for examinations which we hold a 100% pass rate for. We have also had students progress onto FE and HE courses including degrees at various universities, and go on to play their instrument around the world.

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LEARN THE SONGS YOU WANT

Our tutors are all professional musicians with great teaching ability and instrument knowledge. We teach a range of different techniques and styles utilising our tutors strengths and abilities during the lessons.

Lessons are often based around learning the songs that you want to learn, this will more often than not introduce different styles and techniques. As well as learning the styles and techniques from songs, we also introduce many more musical concepts, techniques, and playing styles to develop you not only as a instrumentalist, but as a musician.

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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US

I have had lessons at YAMM for several years and I can guarantee that after every lesson I have learnt something new. My tutor is the kind of guy that’ll help you with anything even if its not guitar related and ask for nothing in return. My tutor is not just a teacher and after having the privilege of being under his wing for so many years I’m proud to call him a friend.

Sonny, Age 17

Rating: 5 out of 5.

YAMM’s teaching methods are brilliant, they allow me to choose what I do and when, whether that is learning a new track, learning theory, or just having a question and answer session on queries that I have. They allow me to learn at my pace with no added pressures. Their skill, ability, and knowledge never cease to amaze me when within a few seconds of listening to a new track my tutor begins writing the tab out for me to attempt. I am astounded at how much I have learnt and progressed in such a short time and look forward each week to my lesson. I cannot speak highly enough of YAMM and I would urge anyone thinking of learning to play a musical instrument to give them the opportunity to teach them and pass on their knowledge. I don’t regard my tutor as my music teacher any more, I regard him as a friend and hopefully long may it continue.

David, Age 40

Rating: 5 out of 5.

I Like YAMM because they give me a really good education in music. They offer you lots of instruments you can learn at a great price. I’ve learnt lots since I first started and in less than a year I went into my first exam and passed with a distinction thanks to Liam teaching me well. If you want to learn an instrument, YAMM and the music tuition are the best place for you.

Livi, Age 10

Rating: 5 out of 5.

I have been having guitar lessons at YAMM for 18 months now, starting at the age of 32 having never picked up a guitar before. I have found my tutor to be excellent, he adapts his teaching methods to meet the style, skill level and requirements of the student. He is very accommodating, and although I don’t get chance to practice much I have learnt loads in the relatively short time I have been having lessons. I plan to start learning how to write my own music, and music theory in the near future too. The teaching rooms are a very professional setup, and the lessons are conducted in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I would highly recommend studying at YAMM to beginners, intermediate or advanced guitarists.

Richard, Age 32

Rating: 5 out of 5.

OUR PRICES

Great for beginners and young students

Great value and perfect for all students

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THE TEAM

“I started teaching professionally at 17 years old, over 15 years later and I still love it as much as I did when I started”

LIAM

“Teaching is such a passion of mine, it’s a great feeling passing on my knowledge and seeing students develop”

CASEY

“I’ve been playing the guitar from 5 years old, I feel so lucky to show other people my passion for music”

TOM

“I grew up experiencing a love for music through having lessons at YAMM, sharing that love is one of my favourite parts of teaching now.”

LIVI

“It’s such a privilege to pass on to others the skills and knowledge that have brought so much happiness to my own life. To see the buzz and excitement when a person learns something new is incredible and inspiring.”

MATT

“I have had the privilege of being mentored at YAMM for 10 years, over this period I have developed a new range of skills and knowledge that allows me to share my love of guitar by teaching others.”

DAN

Frequently asked questions 🤔

  • Do I need my own instrument for my first lesson?

    Not for your first lesson (we have plenty you can use at our studio), but the sooner you can practice at home the better 🎸

  • What ages do you teach?

    We have lessons as young as 5 all the way up to 75.

  • Do you offer group lessons?

    We want to offer the best possible tuition for our students, and we want to give each student our full attention, because of this we unfortunately don’t offer group lessons.

  • Can I have a lesson at the same time as my sister?

    We want to give each student our full attention, because of this we unfortunately don’t teach more than once person at a time, we can however offer an hours lesson split between two people.

  • What time can I come for a lesson?

    We have multiple tutors covering most hours of the day so wether you’re an early bird and want lessons at 9:30am, or a night owl wanting lessons at 8pm, we’ve got you covered.

  • I've tried to book online and I can't find a time slot that's suitable

    If you can’t find a time to suit you on our online booking system then just give us a call, we’ll try our best to fit you in 😁

  • Can you teach me at my home?

    We teach all our lessons at our studios in Barnsley & Wakefield. We unfortunately don’t offer lessons at home.

  • I work shifts, can I have a different lesson time each week?

    We do try and stick to a weekly slot at the same day & time, but we can offer flexible lessons, get in touch and we’ll see what we can do ☺️.

  • What instruments do you teach?

    We teach electric guitar, acoustic guitar, ukulele, and bass.

  • What styles do you teach?

    We cover all styles from rock to pop, plectrum to fingerstyle. We tailor all our lessons to the individual’s musical interests.

  • What about DBS?

    All our tutors hold an Enhanced DBS certificate. Certificates are available on request.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU 🙂

✉️ INFO@YAMM.CO.UK

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    WAKEFIELD


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