Welcome to At Your Tempo — specialized music education for SEND learners, home-educated students, and neurodivergent musicians. At Your Tempo offers flexible 1-to-1 music tuition, home education programs, and professional coaching tailored to your pace. Every musician deserves a path that works for them, and that's exactly what At Your Tempo provides.
Choose the programme that works for your learner
Small-group and 1-to-1 music pathways. Flexible scheduling. EHCP support available.
Individualized, neurodivergent-friendly sessions. Any instrument. Your pace.
Performance coaching and studio development for working musicians.
Neurodiversity is a strength we build on.
Small-group and 1-to-1 pathways for:
Explore drums, keys, voice, production & songwriting. No pressure. Follow their interests.
Builds on their interest with clear goals. Progress at their pace.
Beat-making, recording & arranging. For the tech-curious learner.
Paced path to instrumental or vocal grades (if that's their goal).
Autistic & non-verbal learners • Sensory & communication needs • Behavioural support • Confidence needs
Age ranges are a guide, not a strict cut-off.
At Your Tempo offers personalized 1-to-1 music tuition. Learn what excites them. Progress at their own pace.
Individualized sessions for:
From learning to performing. Building confidence, skill, and stage presence.
1-hour individualized lessons
Flexible booking: single sessions or regular weekly lessons
Move from private practice to confident performance. Professional coaching for working musicians and performers preparing for real-world goals.
Supporting you back or on to the stage. Outcome-led coaching for singers and musicians who can make music but want help turning that into a confident, credible performance.
Bespoke programme tailored to your desired outcomes.
Professional coaching sessions. Single or ongoing.
Real Music. Real Progress. At Your Tempo.
Music education doesn't have to look the same for everyone.
Start where you are. Build skills in a way that works for you. Finish with something real.
That real outcome might be a performance, a recording, a portfolio of work, measurable musical development, or an externally assessed qualification. Every learner moves at their own tempo.
Experienced with non-verbal learners, autistic learners across the full spectrum, young people with SEND, behavioural support needs, and learners of all ages and backgrounds.
Results-driven music educator with 17 years' experience in education, specializing in curriculum development, alternative provision, and neurodiversity-affirming teaching.
Extensive experience directing music education provision, covering business development, team and tutor development, and quality assurance, before founding At Your Tempo to build an independent practice from the ground up.
Jason specializes in supporting SEND and home-educated learners because every musician deserves a path that works for them, built on their strengths, not measured against external benchmarks.
Teaching philosophy centers on strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approaches. No pressure. No comparison. Real progress on their timeline.
Experience includes:
When not teaching at At Your Tempo, Jason is:
This blend of professional musicianship, industry experience, and specialized education expertise means Jason brings both real-world knowledge and genuine understanding of how people learn differently.
Real feedback from real learners and families.
"Jason is a fantastic guitar teacher who is incredibly talented. He's been giving my son guitar lessons and my son absolutely loves him and his lessons. He has been such an encouragement to my son."
— Claire Jane Haynes
"Jason has been teaching the guitar to my 7 year old son. He has a brilliant way with him and knows exactly how to keep him engaged and motivated. Highly recommended!"
— Tania Openshaw
"Not only is Jason a fantastic teacher, but a wonderful role model. My son had nothing but praise and admiration for him."
— Sallieann Wilkinson-Davis
"Jay was my tutor during college. He was such an incredible person who really pushed me to be the best version of myself. His teaching style is second to none."
— Tamsyn Collins
"Jason was my college tutor and his teachings have never left me. If you get a chance to spend time with him, take it."
— Archie Marlow
"Jason is an all round great teacher! He brings a welcoming attitude and makes concepts feel more approachable."
— Tommy Webb
"I had Jason supporting my earliest years of music education. I struggled with academics but Jason helped me discover a real talent for music."
— Harvey Selby
"Jason was an excellent Guitar tutor. He understood that I was new to music and helped me get from beginner to confident player."
— Tom Nelson
"Jason really helped me come out of my shell and become the confident person I am today. He made the learning process enjoyable."
— Alessandra Reda
"Jay is a fantastic teacher and my son has come on leaps and bounds with his lessons. The lessons are always structured, fun and engaging."
— Anna Howard
"Jay has been helping me for over a year and made me more confident with myself. Great coach and great person."
— Josh Hyden
Special group sessions bringing people together around shared interests.
Come along, meet other home-ed families, build something brilliant and bring your cards.
Every Friday • 10:30am–12:00pm
Starting Friday 23rd October
Rhona's Rooms, Kings Langley
£3 per child or £5 per family
What to expect:
Weekly recurring session — same time, same place every Friday!
Parents welcome to stay and chat.
Express your interest:
jay@atyourtempo.com
Ready to explore music at your tempo?
jay@atyourtempo.com
Harpenden & Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Click below to send an email or get in touch with any questions about your musical goals.
Email jay@atyourtempo.com