Tutor profile
Simon OKeeffe
Music and Music Performance Specialist
london, United Kingdom
Overview
A summary on Simon
A quick look at how Simon teaches and what families can expect.
- Simon is our Music and Music Performance Specialist.
- Simon has over 12 years' of experience as a music educator across primary and secondary schools in addition to further education.
- Holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Music (Guitar Institute).
- Holds a Master of Arts in Record Production and Distribution (University of West London).
- Professional background as a musician, producer, arranger, and musical director.
- He charges £40.00 per hour.
- Lesson reports for each session you take with him.
- Homework can be arranged free of charge.
Short summary
Music educator with 12+ years’ experience offering private lessons as a guitar tutor and piano tutor, plus drums and music theory. Supports GCSE, A Level and university music performance and music technology, with lesson reports and optional homework.
Subjects and levels
What Simon can teach
A comprehensive breakdown of the areas and levels Simon can help with.
Art
ABRSM
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Performing Arts
Guitar
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Master's
Music Performance
GCSE A Level BA Master's
Music Technology
GCSE A Level
Music Theory
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Piano
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
Teaching Skill
GCSE (general)
GCSE
Primary School
Key Stage 2 Key Stage 3
Biography
About Simon
Simon is a versatile music educator, performer, and producer with 15+ years’ experience. He offers expert one-to-one and group lessons in guitar, drums, percussion, and keyboard, alongside academic support in music theory, composition, and exam prep (GCSE, A-Level, and university level).
Simon has taught students of all ages, with many achieving top grades and performing at venues like the Royal Albert Hall. A professional musician with international credits including Sony PlayStation’s Dance Star, he specialises in a wide range of genres and leads his own project, Satoria. His holistic teaching blends musical excellence with creativity, discipline, and confidence.
Further reading
More about Simon
Simon OKeeffe is a UK-based Music and Music Performance specialist offering tuition at £40 per hour. He has over 12 years’ experience as a music educator across primary and secondary schools as well as further education, alongside a professional background as a musician, producer, arranger, and musical director.
He holds a BA (Hons) in Music from the Guitar Institute and an MA in Record Production and Distribution from the University of West London. Simon teaches one-to-one and group lessons in guitar, drums and percussion, and keyboard/piano, and also supports students with music theory, composition, music performance, and music technology.
For learners working towards qualifications, Simon provides focused exam prep for GCSE, A Level, and university level study, and can also support ABRSM Grades 1–8 (including music theory). His lessons are designed to balance musical craft with creativity and confident performance, drawing on real-world experience as a working musician, including international credits such as Sony PlayStation’s Dance Star, and leadership of his own project, Satoria. He has also taught students who have gone on to perform at venues including the Royal Albert Hall.
Students can expect clear session structure and actionable next steps: Simon provides lesson reports after each session, and homework can be arranged free of charge. Whether a student is looking for a piano tutor, browsing for “guitar tutor near me”, or seeking a “drums instructor near me”, Simon offers supportive, practical private lessons tailored to their goals—ideal for families looking to hire a music teacher who can develop both skills and musicianship.
