Carlos Thrale

Carlos Thrale MA (Ed), BA (Hons) is a professional guitarist listed in the ‘International Who’s Who of Popular Music’ for work with Queen, Pet Shop Boys, Iron Maiden, Kate Bush and many other wonderful musicians.

He is a member of the Musicians’ Union and is enhanced CRB checked.

Carlos is also an experienced manager and teacher of music courses in further and higher education.

He is an examiner of guitar, bass, music theory and guitar teaching / performance diplomas for the London College of Music / University of West London.

Carlos Thrale has helped to support students and courses as:
External Examiner at ‘Guitar X’ / Tech Music School. Consultant to Thames Valley University for B.A. Popular Music. Member of the Faculty Board of Study, New College Nottingham. Consultant to Doncaster College for Open University validation – BA (Hons) Performing Arts.

Carlos developed units for National Diplomas in Performing Arts for Edexcel Foundation (BTEC).
Recording Studio Software
Recording Techniques
Sound Systems & Practice
Audio Electronics
Acoustics & Synthesis
Studio Techniques
Recording Studio Technology
For Further Education he devised:
BA Music Performance
OCN Guitar – Level 3
HND Multi-Media
HND Digital Arts
NCFE Music Sequencing
NCFE Music Business
HND Music Technology
BTEC Nat. Dip. Music Technology
BTEC Nat. Dip. Popular Music
BTEC First Dip. Performing Arts
Foundation in Sound Engineering …

Carlos is an experienced lecturer and teacher of:
Electric Guitar Grades (Preliminary to Grade 8), RGT
Bass Guitar Grades (Preliminary to Grade 8), RGT
Acoustic Guitar Grades (Preliminary to Grade 8), RGT
Rock Guitar Grades (Preliminary to Grade 8), RGT
Electric Guitar Performance Awards (Preliminary to Grade 8), RGT
Popular Music Theory (Preliminary to Grade 8) The London College Of Music
Guitar Teaching Diploma, The London College Of Music – DipLCM(TD)
Electric Guitar Performance Diploma, The London College Of Music – DipLCM
Guitar Grades (Entry to Grade 8), Rockschool
Music Management and Promotion – online course
HND Research Methods
HND Music Performance
AS, A2 Music Technology
HNC Popular Music
HNC Music Technology
BTEC National Diploma in Popular Music
BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology
BTEC First Diploma in Performing Arts
OCN Access to Music (Jazz)
City & Guilds Sound Engineering
GCSE Expressive Arts (SLDD)
ABRSM Music Theory
A’ Level Music
GCSE Music
GNVQ (1-4) Media

Carlos Thrale is also experienced in teaching guitar and bass to students with mental health problems, autistic spectrum disorders and learning disabilities.
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Tutors who work with Carlos include:

Edd Smith BA(Hons) Popular Music & Technology, DipLCM(TD) offers mobile guitar and bass tuition at your home or workplace. He is enhanced CRB checked and is a qualified guitar teacher.

Edd is also a professional vocalist and guitarist who performs in the successful rock duo Wildest Dream. For over nine years, at over 1200 gigs, Edd has captivated audiences with rock classics and his original material.

James Porter is a professional guitarist specialising in both electric and acoustic styles and tours with his band Inlay.

James’ teaching studio is based in Norwich. He is always a welcomed guest tutor for Carlos when he visits his home town of Southwell.

James is enhanced CRB checked and a member of the Musicians’ Union.

Sean Montgomery

21:56 05 Sep 20

I decided to use the lockdown period to learn to play the electric guitar - something that I have always wanted to do and certainly a skill that I felt would benefit me in my role as leader of the Product Management team at Roland Europe. Having had a traditional music education, I was unsure how effective online lessons would be. I needn't have worried. Carlos has a great set up which enables him to clearly see and hear everything that I am doing 150 miles away! Carlos is a truly great player with the ability to inspire - I always look forward to putting into practice what I have learnt in our lessons together.

Adam Larke

11:21 13 Jun 20

Carlos is an amazing guitar teacher and player - I’ve learnt more over the past 6 months with Carlos than I have for years & years of learning songs and teaching things to myself. Also switched to skype lessons during corona virus lockdown and they are brilliant!Thanks Carlos ✌️🎸

David Weston

17:09 11 Jun 20

Carlos is very good at sharing his vast wealth of knowledge and skills on the guitar. After years of self study I finally decided to get some one to one lessons. I feel I have learnt more in the last 2 months than I did in the previous 10 years trying to teach myself guitar. Always patient and encouraging during the lessons. I would recommend Carlos equally to a beginner as to someone who has been playing for years if you really want to start or greatly improve your guitar playing.

Henri Allen

08:26 13 Feb 20

I have been with Carlos for many years and he has taken me through many grades, whilst always providing interesting and fun lessons. He is patient and will help you through, no matter how hard you find it! A great tutor for anyone!

Floribus Luxury Flowers

12:38 04 Feb 20

Our Son has been having electric guitar lessons with Carlos for a couple of years now. He started off playing and learning for fun but has more recently being going through his grades achieving distinctions in his exams with Carlos’s expert tuition. My Son absolutely loves his lessons and his face often lights up in awe of Carlos’s musical talents during their ‘playing for fun’ sessions. Carlos is extraordinarily patient and will go over the same thing as many times as necessary when my son hits a stumbling block. My son finds his lessons both fun and informative and always leaves full of excitement and a bit more confident each time. As a parent I have found Carlos an absolute pleasure to deal with, his musical talent and knowledge is second to none and I would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone. In fact I have recommended to a couple of friends already whose children are now also enjoying their lessons.

Simon Brenchley

22:34 26 Jan 20

excellent tuition with endless patience and charmlook forward to each lesson every weekthe guidance and support is fabulous with noticeable progress from a complete novice

shaun monk

11:27 26 Jan 20

Patient and encouraging. Each lesson is well structured and supports student development week-by-week. Enables Grades to be achieved alongside fun sessions. Lucky to have him in the locality.

Andrew Denison

17:48 13 Jan 20

Carlos kept me on my toes but in a kind and helpful way. He also made superb cheese and tomato sandwiches...

Rose Smith

11:40 31 Dec 19

Carlos has taught me to play electric and acoustic guitar. He is very is very patient and his passion for guitar has inspired me to keep improving. I always really enjoy my lessons.

Kate Frith

12:08 28 Nov 19

Amazing Electric guitar teacher.My daughter has always loved her lessons with Carlos. His relaxed approach has resulted in fantastic exam grades together with imparting an all round musical education and understanding that has extended beyond the guitar in to her GCSE music and improv Jazz piano playing.

Nicola Meller

20:56 20 Nov 19

Structured lessons, great tuition and guidance. A very knowledgable teacher to learn from. Thank you Carlos