Guitar and Strings
South West Music has an enthusiastic cohort of guitar and strings students.
You can learn classical or acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, ukulele and banjo.
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Lessons are also available in violin, viola, cello and double bass, some via video conferencing.
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Guitar and strings lessons are available at your school, at South West Music or remotely.
Christian Ruiz
Guitar / Multi Instrumental Teacher​
Christian is a passionate and professional guitar player with several years of experience in performances and teaching. He is a skilled multi-instrumentalist that plays guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, recorder and flute, has also ventured into composition, improvisation and music production. He has participated in musical projects such as “The Guitar Orchestra Cristian Zarb” as concertino, arranger and composer, “Flutes of the World Festival – Mendoza, Argentina”, “El Conservatorio en el Virla” involving ensembles such as flute and guitar duets. As a bass player, Christian has also collaborated with artists in both performing and recordings. He has more than 10 years experience as a teacher doing private tuition one on one, small groups and classroom teaching from kindergarten to secondary mainly in regional schools
Loretta Walker
Early Childhood & Violin Teacher
​Loretta’s love for music was nurtured from a young age within her musical family. At just eight years old, she began learning the violin through the Conservatorium, which ignited a lifelong passion. Her talent and dedication led her to play as a fiddle player in a local Australian folk band, where she honed her skills and deepened her love for traditional music. Loretta pursued her Bachelor of Education in Primary Teaching, combining her passion for music and education. With over 15 years of experience in the classroom, she is dedicated to fostering a love for music in children. As a teacher of Mini Musicians, Loretta is committed to providing early music education, believing in its transformative power for young learners.
Chamber Music Program
Our new outreach program designed to tour a small group of professional musicians in a duo, trio or quartet setting to rural and remote schools. This program gives students the opportunity to experience professional musicians playing a variety of orchestral instruments up close and live and blends imaginative storytelling with live music.
Each show is designed to excite and entice children to explore the world of music through literacy.
To find out how your school can join the program, contact our office
Beginner Class String Program
This program is for students who wish to study violin or cello in a supportive and interactive class program. Our experienced teachers will help students develop a love of music through quality innovative education and bust the idea that learning a classical orchestral instrument is boring! SWM has violins and cellos for hire.
To find out how your school can join the program, contact our office
Beginner Class Guitar Program
Students learn in groups (3-10 students) or in a class during school, making the lessons affordable and easily accessible. Students are taught basic entry skills to play acoustic or electric guitar while learning alongside their peers. A school performance showcase for parents and peers is built into the program to create excitement and motivation through each term of lessons.
To find out how your school can join the program, contact our office