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Joseph
- Rate £89,121
- Response 9h
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Students18
Number of students Joseph has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Joseph has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

£89,121/hr
1st lesson free
- Drum
Professional Musician | 15 years experience | Drum Lessons | Creative, Supportive & Confidence-Building | All Levels
- Drum
Lesson location
Recommended
Joseph is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Joseph
I believe music education is most powerful when it supports the whole developing mind, not just performance or technical ability. Learning an instrument can strengthen confidence, emotional regulation, creativity, attention, and social connection — with well-established neuroscientific evidence showing increased neural integration through sustained musical learning.
My commitment to teaching comes from both lived experience and professional expertise. I encountered teachers who diminished curiosity and confidence, and others whose attunement, structure, and belief in me became genuinely formative. Those experiences shaped my understanding that how music is taught matters as much as what is taught.
Alongside over a decade of professional music teaching and performance, I am a registered psychotherapist with postgraduate training in psychodynamic and developmental psychology. This gives me a sophisticated understanding of how children and adults learn, regulate emotion, build confidence, and sustain motivation over time.
I specialise in working with students who benefit from a thoughtful, developmentally informed approach — including those with ASD, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, anxiety, or low confidence. My aim is not simply to teach an instrument, but to create the conditions in which learning feels safe, engaging, and genuinely transformative.
Education & Training
Diploma in Music Performance — Distinction
Grade 8 Music Theory & Practice — Distinction
MA Psychodynamic / Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy & Counselling — University of London
Clinical Psychology — Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King’s College London
Therapeutic Studies — Metanoia Institute, London
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Psychology & Neuroscience — King’s College London
About the lesson
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Children
1er cycle
2e cycle
3e cycle
4e cycle
DE
CA
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Lessons are structured, developmentally attuned, and carefully paced to support confidence, attention, and sustained progress. I work relationally, adapting the lesson dynamically in response to the student’s emotional state, learning style, and cognitive profile.
For neurodivergent students or those with additional needs, this may include:
sensory-aware pacing
regulation-focused warm-ups
clear structure combined with flexibility
creative engagement to support attention and motivation
Music theory, technique, and repertoire are integrated in a way that supports understanding rather than rote learning. Students develop not only technical skill, but musical thinking, self-trust, and expressive freedom.
This approach is particularly effective for:
students who have struggled with traditional teaching
highly sensitive or anxious learners
SEN / SEND students
high-potential students needing depth and challenge
Experience & Skills
Over a decade of music teaching across London schools and private practice
Consistently high retention and excellent feedback from students and parents
Specialist experience working with SEN and neurodivergent learners
Multi-instrumentalist (guitar, drums, bass) with advanced music theory knowledge
Extensive live performance and recording experience
Calm, authoritative, and attuned teaching style suitable for complex learners
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Joseph teaches guitar (and drums) to students ranging from 5 to 11 years old. He successfully adapts lessons to suit various skill levels and learning styles on a weekly basis. These sessions consistently create an engaging and supportive learning environment, fostering a love for music among the students. Joe uses various teaching methods, combining traditional guitar instruction with fun and interactive activities that kept the children motivated and eager to learn.
In addition to his impressive teaching abilities, Joe is always professional, punctual, and well-prepared for every lesson. He continues to built strong rapport with students, parents, and staff, becoming a valued member of our school community.
Joe also demonstrates a deep understanding of child development and is highly effective in managing behaviour, ensuring that lessons are both enjoyable and productive. He shows flexibility and creativity in his approach, often tailoring lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.I have worked with Joe for about a year now and found him to be knowledgeable and motivational. He is patient and responsive to individual needs. He also has a great sense of humour and makes learning a lot of fun.
I’d highly recommend him to anyone.Joseph has a wonderful way of communicating that works at your pace every time. Professional, knowledgeable and with an eye for skills and attributes that others miss, he is the perfect teacher to help tease out the best of what you have. I would recommend Joseph for his skills, loyalty and holistic approach to learning. Have fun!
Lovely person, great teacher and highly recommended!
Joe has a lovely way of communicating, he breaks down the complicated bits in a way I can understand and has endless patience. You can easily see his love for music and teaching
I have known Joseph for over 15 years and have played along side him in multiple bands over the years and will undoubtedly say he is one of the most professional and proficient musicians I have had the pleasure of playing with. He is an excellent listener and has a lot of patience so to be taught by him would be an absolute dream.
Joseph is empathetic and understanding towards all levels of knowledge on music theory and practice, be it absolute beginner or intermediate. He is also interested in differing styles and methods of playing compared to the classical and rigid ways often found in Music circles.
I found Joseph through a friend of a friend. He's a really great tutor and very accommodating to my level. I just wanted to pick up on drum lessons after having a few, years ago, and Joseph was just very natural in helping me pick it up again. He's all round, a very efficient and effective communicator, helping me understand details on where to improve. I'm going to be having regular sessions.
I've learned so much from studying alongside Joseph over the last year. He is patient, dependable, and always generously shares his knowledge. It's been really exciting to see how his enthusiasm for the things he cares about rubs off on others. Crucially he's also just really fun to be around - a real gem of a person!
I hired Joe to teach my 10y/o son how to play the guitar and Omg he is amazing! The patience and care he has shown my Leo over the last year has been incredible! His confidence has grown tremendously and I can’t thank Joe enough for that :) great teacher and I highly recommend
I recently started tutoring sessions with Joseph in English, Math, and later in Social Sciences.
I’m thrilled with the progress I’m making so far. As someone who’s wasn't too confident subjects, I was worried about falling behind, but my tutor has been incredibly supportive and patient.
Each session is well-organized, and my tutor does an excellent job of breaking down complex topics into manageable parts.
In English, I’ve gained confidence in my reading and writing skills, thanks to the clear explanations and helpful feedback.
Math, which I used to find intimidating, is now starting to make sense, and I’m finally understanding concepts that used to confuse me.
Social Science has become so much more interesting—I’m learning how to connect the dots between historical events and current issues.
What really sets my tutor apart is his ability to make each lesson engaging and relevant. He uses real-world examples and interactive activities that makes learning not only easier but I can apply them to real
world examples.
I never feel rushed, and there’s always time to ask questions and review anything I’m unsure about.
Overall, I’m really happy with the tutoring I’m receiving. It’s made a huge difference in my understanding and confidence across all three subjects. I highly recommend this tutor to anyone who’s just starting out and wants to build a strong foundation in these areas.Joe is a great teacher. He’s very patient and kind. He is also fun and relax which really help you as a student. I would certainly recommend getting in touch with him if you’re thinking of learning guitar.
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Rates
Rate
- £89,121
Pack prices
- 5h: £445,606
- 10h: £891,211
online
- £39,609/h
Travel
- + £5
free lessons
The first free lesson with Joseph will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
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