# Lessons/Consultations via Zoom/Skype
**URL:** https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447
**Category:** Teacher's Lounge
**Created:** [June 22, 2022, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447 "2022-06-22T00:12:09Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@Tom\_Gilroy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Tom_Gilroy)
#### Post date: [June 22, 2022, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/1 "2022-06-22T00:12:09Z")
Hello Everybody,
I would like to announce I am available for lessons or technical consultations via Zoom or Skype. My rates are very fair. I would accept payment through PayPal or Revolut.
I cannot currently commit to regularly scheduled lessons. Instead, I am available for standalone or sporadic lessons or technical consultations. I am based in Ireland (GMT). I can try to accommodate your timezone and schedule to arrange mutually suitable times.
Many of you are familiar with the posts I have written on this forum. You may have also seen some of the lesson videos I have made and shared here.
For those of you who less familiar with me, I have earned a reputation for having a critical eye for details and for thorough analysis. I have been playing guitar (electric and steels-string acoustic) for over 20 years. I developed a high level of playing technique as a teenager, and my technical development has continued through careful study of my favourite players (including Eric Johnson, Allan Holdsworth and Shawn Lane) and through learning to imitate their methods.
I have developed an understanding of the anatomy of the hands, and I have learned how our anatomy impacts upon our guitar playing. In particular, I’m known for my study of positioning and mechanics for the fretting hand, including efficiency concerns and optimisations.
I have limited experience as a guitar teacher, but I am a university lecturer by profession and I have a lot of experience in teaching and explaining complex topics and ideas.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Tom.
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### Author:  [@JakeEstner](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/JakeEstner)
#### Post date: [June 22, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/2 "2022-06-22T16:16:53Z")
Nice Tom. I’d highly recommend Calendly as a great tool for booking a la carte sessions. Once set up, anyone interested can simply book and pay through a calendly link you provide. Take it from the vets - spending time sorting out scheduling and making sure your fee comes in is a real drag when you could be doing something else with that time.
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### Author:  [@Tom\_Gilroy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Tom_Gilroy)
#### Post date: [June 22, 2022, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/3 "2022-06-22T16:27:11Z")
Thank you for the tip @JakeEstner!
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### Author:  [@Mcgaffer12](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Mcgaffer12)
#### Post date: [June 22, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/4 "2022-06-22T18:27:01Z")
Hi Tom. I’d love to set something up. Let’s chat about. Email me @ [bigragu7@gmail.com](mailto:bigragu7@gmail.com)
Best regards,
David Arquilla
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### Author:  [@Tom\_Gilroy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Tom_Gilroy)
#### Post date: [June 22, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/5 "2022-06-22T18:59:05Z")
Hi @Mcgaffer12 , I’ve sent you an email.
Tom.
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### Author:  [@tommo](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/tommo)
#### Post date: [June 22, 2022, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/6 "2022-06-22T19:15:23Z")
Hey Tom, that’s awesome!
As an unsolicited suggestion, I’d recommend to set up an email account dedicated exclusively to this [like [theawesomestguitarteacher@gmail.com](mailto:theawesomestguitarteacher@gmail.com) ], so you can keep your personal / other job email inbox clean — and so that you don’t have to share too much about your identity when “advertising” this online 🙂
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### Author:  [@Tom\_Gilroy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Tom_Gilroy)
#### Post date: [June 22, 2022, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/7 "2022-06-22T19:16:43Z")
Hi @tommo,
That might be a good idea. Here’s to hoping I get enough interest to warrant it!
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### Author:  [@carranoj25](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/carranoj25)
#### Post date: [June 22, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/8 "2022-06-22T19:19:02Z")
I had a terrific consultation with you, you will get plenty of interest! Might I add i also love the word consultation over the word lesson! Cheers
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### Author:  [@skypig70](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/skypig70)
#### Post date: [June 28, 2022, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/9 "2022-06-28T10:01:04Z")
I would like your help. What is the best way to contact you to arrange Skype or zoom lessons?
Thanks!
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### Author:  [@Tom\_Gilroy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Tom_Gilroy)
#### Post date: [June 28, 2022, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/10 "2022-06-28T11:33:45Z")
Hi @skypig70 , I’ve sent you a private message with my email address.
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### Author:  [@Robpick](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Robpick)
#### Post date: [July 10, 2022, 6:35am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/11 "2022-07-10T06:35:34Z")
Hi Tom, that sounds great!
I would love to get your help and insights.
I always read your posts very intensely and admire your analytical mind.
Looking forward to getting in touch with you.
Cheers, Robert: [igor@igorschiele.com](mailto:igor@igorschiele.com)
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### Author:  [@Tom\_Gilroy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Tom_Gilroy)
#### Post date: [July 10, 2022, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/12 "2022-07-10T11:15:40Z")
Hi @Robpick ,
I’ve sent you an email.
Regards,
Tom.
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### Author:  [@jeffgood](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/jeffgood)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/13 "2022-10-06T21:23:50Z")
Hi Tom, I’m interested. Could you please email me at [good.jc@gmail.com](mailto:good.jc@gmail.com)?
Thanks,
Jeff
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### Author:  [@Tom\_Gilroy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Tom_Gilroy)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2022, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/14 "2022-10-07T13:34:00Z")
Hello @jeffgood . I have sent you an email.
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### Author:  [@Drew](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Drew)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/15 "2022-10-07T17:35:56Z")
Tom is VERY good, and I’ve learned an incredible amount from him simply from some of his observations on the biomechanical aspects of guitar techniques. 10/10, would recommend, as kids these days say.
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### Author:  [@joebegly](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/joebegly)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/16 "2022-10-07T20:41:30Z")
I completely agree with everything in your post. Tom is awesome!
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### Author:  [@Djangor](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Djangor)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2022, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/17 "2022-10-15T04:39:44Z")
I am interested in a consultation, but I have doubts whether I am even at the point where a consultation would do me good
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### Author:  [@Tom\_Gilroy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Tom_Gilroy)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2022, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/18 "2022-11-06T17:11:22Z")
Hi @Djangor
My apologies for the very late response. I’ve been very busy with work and family. If you’re still interested in a consultation, I can send you a PM. Since I’ve started giving lessons I’ve worked with players of all levels and I’m sure I can help you. There is no “mimimum level” required.
Tom
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### Author:  [@Djangor](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Djangor)
#### Post date: [November 7, 2022, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/19 "2022-11-07T03:08:45Z")
No problem, I am definitely interested.
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### Author:  [@Djangor](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Djangor)
#### Post date: [November 7, 2022, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-consultations-via-zoom-skype/56447/20 "2022-11-07T14:28:22Z")
@Tom_Gilroy No problem, I am definitely interested
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