David Joseph Powderly Teaching, NSW

David Joseph Powderly Teaching 

David J. Powderly

David Joseph Powderly LRSL, ALCM(TD), is an Irish guitar teacher with 31 years playing experience. He has taught internationally in four countries and is currently an Examiner in Australia and New Zealand for the Registry of Guitar Tutors and the London College of Music.

How It All Started As a Guitar Teacher

David gave his first lessons at the age of 15 and loved the teaching experience. Because of this, he decided to specialise in music from an early age, and graduated from Pulse Recording College in Dublin, Ireland in the top percentile. He continued his studies with the Institute of Acoustics in St. Albans, UK, attaining a Diploma in Acoustics.

Professional Accreditation

David studied under the Registry of Guitar Tutors syllabus, achieved high marks in guitar grades and specialised as a guitar teacher. He attained his Diploma and Associate Diploma accredited by the London College of Music.

He attained a Licentiate in Music Teaching from Rockschool in 2015, which is currently the highest internationally accredited instrumental teaching qualification available, and is awarded by the AMEB in Australia. David continues to further his studies in pedagogy by researching current developments in the psychology of learning, special needs education and music theory, and has a keen interest in all styles of music from the 1600s to the present day.

Business Experience

David co-founded Meath Music Academy in Ireland which grew from strength to strength. Within four years the school grew from a two teacher partnership to having eleven teachers in ten musical disciplines with over 300 students It became one of the most respected music education hubs in the North East of Ireland. Meath Music Academy is also the first music school in Ireland to have two Music Examiners from two different countries as permanent partners.

Teaching For Success

David teaches students of all ages, levels and learning styles, from complete beginner to professional musicians and teachers, from Elementary and Preliminary grades to Licentiate level, from 7 years old to 70. Tailored curriculae for students with special needs are also available.

Previous students include Britain’s Got Talent entrants, professional rock and contemporary guitarists, recording artists, singer/songwriters, jazz and session musicians, and touring artists.

His love of music always rested in sharing knowledge and discovering new and exciting material both for, and in conjunction with his students. He has over 25 years experience as a guitar teacher and has taught music in Ireland, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. He also has a current international student roster online.

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