Persevere Music

Bass and Guitar tuition in Edinburgh and Online.
Music lessons for all ages, abilities and styles.
Bass guitar, electric and acoustic guitar.
First lesson free!

Welcome to Persevere Music.

Hi, I'm Roland Wagstaff. I've been teaching music to private students in the Edinburgh area since 1998 and hav been playing music since the early 1980s.
I hold a Higher National Diploma in Modern Musicianship and an Enhanced Disclosure certificate.
As well as teaching, I also perform and record with rock bands and function bands.

The main instruments I teach are bass and guitar, encompassing most popular styles from rock, metal and punk to folk, jazz and funk.
Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced player looking to take your skills to the next level, I tailor my lesson-plans to each individual student so you'll get the most out of my one-to-one classes and quickly begin to realise your musical potential.

I also teach music theory, either as a stand-alone course or within the context of instrument tuition.
Many rock musicians feel alienated and confused by the abstract way that music theory is often taught, so I aim to demystify the concepts and show how a little bit of music theory can go a long way in helping you master your instrument.
I call this approach Applied Rock Theory or A. R. T for short.

I specialise in tutoring school and college students as they prepare for music exams.
Whether you're studying Standard Grade, Int I, Int II or Higher I can help you maximise your marks in both the performance and listening exams.

My lessons are priced at £25 for an hour or £20 for 45 minutes.
Your first lesson is absolutely free! If you then decide to proceed the normal schedule is one lesson per week. I usually teach at my home in Leith but can arrange to come to you if that is more convenient.
I want to help you become a great musician, but remember, that can only come with plenty of practice.

Feel free to drop me an email at rjw_music@hotmail.com, call me on 07970322082 or simply message me via this page.