Guitar tutoring and mentoring are generally ongoing arrangements based on building a natural, trusting relationship with long-term development. 

Music coaching combined with life coaching can be used for (but not limited to) specific short-term goals.

Music coaching can include a variety of things, including discussing instrument options and purchases, guitar lessons, setting up a band or duo, buying professional audio (PA) equipment for gigs, and sound recording equipment. Guitar students can be taught to sing and play songs and change the keys of some songs to suit their vocal range. 

Life coaching includes discussing other specific short-term goals. It could also include long-term goals, such as going through a transformational life-balance program with ten facets (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Occupational, Social, Environmental, Identity, Personality, Vocation, and Self-care). This includes the option of a referral to a health and wellness retreat (or other professionals) for further self-care etc. (See life coaching image below). Life-balance can look quite different from one person to another depending on how they are designed and the lifestyle that best suits them or what they feel called to. Still, these ten facets create a solid foundation to build on even amongst great diversity of people. 

Online live sessions often include a short YouTube video afterward to remind people of what was covered in the session, accompanied by an email. People set their own pace, although the occasional nudge might happen.    

Currently residing in the Noosa Hinterland, QLD, near Kin Kin. In-person sessions are possible for locals and include group options.

With many years of live music experience, some mentoring experience, and recent qualifications with a Diploma of Youth Work and a Life Coaching Certificate, there is a great passion for connecting these in empowering ways to impact many people’s lives positively. This is not just limited to youth; it can be tailored for adults, too. 

A prerecorded 12-session package is being developed for beginner guitarists and those exploring life coaching to improve their lives which can lead to helping others improve their lives, too, when there are constructive heart desires and values. Once the program is finished, students/clients could move to live sessions for either guitar tutoring, life coaching/mentoring, or a combo. (See life coaching image below).