TheLearningLoungeGuitar-Mike

My Educational Philosophy - If you are serious about investing your precious time and money then I want to make sure you get true value out of that investment. You must understand one thing though- you only get out of it what YOU put into it. The reality is if you can't put in 20 minutes a day/5 days a week then you will not progress. Forget the ads on Facebook saying "Learn Guitar in 5 Minutes!" as that is rubbish. Copying what someone shows you is copying, and you may think you are being taught, but have you learnt? Using my "Gordon System" I will "TEACH" you in an informative and fun way as I believe lessons should be educational and entertaining! I do this using...

Videoing or recording your lesson if you like so you can relax during you lesson. I am the ONLY teacher at The Lounge that offers this service)
a large 22" screen and cool 5.1 surround sound with Spotify, Youtube and programs like Guitarpro 5, Chord Wizard, Powertab and Absolute Fretboard Trainer and many more
software that slows a song right down to a speed you can play along to (as well as doing many other things).The best teaching tool ever!
over 30000 tabs and midi files, great sounding backing tracks at call
a proven system of teaching with 100's of free handout sheets
teaching you to learn the songs you want to learn!
systems that make sure my students understand important basic musical ideas and concepts, relating to the music they listen to, NOT just showing them some songs and riffs
a fun and informative attitude

Feel free to print out my introduction letter or practice planners from the buttons below to get an idea of what I'm all about.


	Mike Gordon - Available Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri
Brief History - Hello, I'm Mike Gordon and I started The Learning Lounge 26 years ago. Yes, 26! I am very proud of this business and am thankful that with the aid of my family and some wonderful teachers I have been able keep it going (even through CV19). I have played music in duos & bands & have recorded several albums, as well as being a finalist in several song writing contests. I play rhythm and lead guitar, bass guitar, drums and do lead vocals and backup vocals. I have organized rock groups at several public school and worked in music retail for years. I can provide unbiased advise on topics from putting a band together, buying music equipment, songwriting, recording and other facets of music like rehearsing and practicing successfully. I also sell/repair musical instruments and have started to make my own instruments(see below) Watch a sample of my acoustic styles -
My Educational Philosophy - If you are serious about investing your precious time and money then I want to make *sure* you get true value out of that investment. You must understand one thing though- you only get out of it what YOU put into it. The reality is if you can't put in 20 minutes a day/5 days a week then you will not progress. Forget the ads on Facebook saying "Learn Guitar in 5 Minutes!" as that is rubbish. Copying what someone shows you is copying, and you may think you are being taught, but have you learnt? Using my "Gordon System" I will "TEACH" you in an informative and fun way as I believe lessons should be educational and entertaining! I do this using... Videoing or recording your lesson if you like so you can relax during you lesson. I am the ONLY teacher at The Lounge that offers this service) a large 22" screen and cool 5.1 surround sound with Spotify, Youtube and programs like Guitarpro 5, Chord Wizard, Powertab and Absolute Fretboard Trainer and many more software that slows a song right down to a speed you can play along to (as well as doing many other things).The best teaching tool ever! over 30000 tabs and midi files, great sounding backing tracks at call a proven system of teaching with 100's of free handout sheets teaching you to learn the songs you want to learn! systems that make sure my students understand important basic musical ideas and concepts, relating to the music they listen to, NOT just showing them some songs and riffs a fun and informative attitude Feel free to print out my introduction letter or practice planners from the buttons below to get an idea of what I'm all about. Click here for student testimonials My Favourite Quote - "Practice - the art of absorbing, mastering and maintaining a skill, not just playing a few songs" My room at The Lounge and my kids
My Musical Interests - An A to Z of music I like could include but definitely not be limited to ACDC, The Angels, Bryan Adams, Bad Company, Blink 182, Bon Jovi, Cold Chisel, Cream, Darkness, The Doors, Deep Purple, Eagles, Free, Fleetwood Mac, Fall Out Boy, Green Day, Guns 'n' Roses, Grinspoon, Jimi Hendrix, James Taylor, INXS, Jack Johnson, Kings of Leon, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Meatloaf, My Chemical Romance, Paul Kelly, Pete Murray, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Offspring, Oasis, Pink Floyd, Queen, Robben Ford, Rolling Stones, Slash, Steve Miller, Status Quo, T-Rex, Tom Petty, U2, Velvet Underground, Vaughan (Stevie Ray & Jimmy), Wolfmother, XTC, Yes and ZZ Top. Style of Music Taught - I prefer to teach Blues, Rock, Country, Pop and Funk on guitar & bass to students 10 years of age and over & from beginner to intermediate levels. Prospective students please note - I'm sorry but I'd rather not teach music that I don't like including stuff that has swearing and negative themes and singers who scream or mumble in a growling deep incoherent voice. eg Mastadon, Lamb of God etc. sorry On drums and guitar at some gig! Some of the Guitars I have made - .