I’m going to ask you to use your imagination - now trust me. I know for some of us this can be a challenge, however this is an easy exercise so, follow along with me.

Close your eyes (obviously after reading this bit first), and think about your most perfect holiday destination.

It might be Frenchman’s cove, Jamaica with sparkling clear waters and flour like golden sand.

Volcano boarding in a plywood toboggan in León, Nicaragua (if you enjoy those adrenaline fuelled brakes).

Or cosying up in the Glass-allt-Shiel lodge on the north shore of Loch Muic with an open fire and your favourite copy of Pride and Prejudice nestled in your hands.

This most perfect of destinations requires you to board a flight. The stewardess greets you with a big smile and affable manner saying:

“Welcome, we hope you are going to enjoy your flight with us today.

I’ll take your bags, the cockpit's that way”.

Dread quickly fills your body, as the realisation of what you are being asked to do, sets in.

Now, assuming you are not a trained pilot (in which case this analogy really falls apart for you - imagine you’ve been asked to cook a dish at a Michelin starred restaurant instead*), I’m sure you would appreciate some dedicated time with a flight instructor before even attempting to fly a plane, preferably starting from the comfort and safety of a simulator.

Well, using your Mac, iPhone or other Apple product can be just as daunting. So many switches, buttons and menus to press! Where do you even start! That’s where I do my best work, your resident Apple Pro Specialist, poised ready to coach you in your Mac journey.

I’ve been doing this a long time, and people tell me that they really enjoy their sessions. I don’t make people feel stupid (you are not stupid) and explain things in an easy to understand way. Sounds perfect, right? (Don’t answer that, it is perfect).

Don’t hold back. Sign up for a session today and unleash your inner Apple Aficionado (or at the very least be able to sit down at your computer and know what you are doing without that rising feeling of dread).

*If you’re one of those rare specimens whose skillset easily covers both of these scenarios then keep reading, you can still learn from me!

Further Details

At Airiam I offer a One-to-One training program that helps you to get the best out of your Mac, iPhone, iPad or other Apple product. I offer remote and in person training, that can be taken at your pace, so that you are happy you have covered a topic and understand it fully before moving on to the next. Please note that not all tuition is suited to a remote session, if this is the case I will let you know so that an appropriate appointment can be booked.

Training encompasses a range of topics and software and can be tailored to your specific needs.

Mac Foundations

My standard training is conducted in one hour slots at a cost of £60 for Remote and starting at £90 for in person, at your location. Joining a training session gives you exclusive access to our support articles which compliment your lesson by giving you concise and easy to digest information in an easy to access format. Topics include:

• Mac Fundamentals
• Using the Mac for Office and Administration
• How to Maintain an Efficient Machine
• Understanding how to use Cloud Services
• The Mac at the Centre of Your Digital Life

Professional Applications

I also offer training for professional applications. Professional training costs £90 an hour for remote training and starts at £120 in person. As many of the concepts and procedures in professional software are more complex than general computing I recommend booking at least a two hour slot to maximise your learning opportunity. I offer training for a wide array of professional software including:

• Apple Pro Media (Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor)
• DaVinci Resolve
• The Affinity Design Suite
• Apple Pro Audio (Logic Pro, Mainstage)

Custom Topic

Don’t see the area you are interested in listed above? Then get in touch with a detailed description of what you would like to know and I can build you a custom plan that will give you the education that you need to excel. If your topic of choice falls outside of my areas of experience I will let you know, and may be able to suggest an alternative learning route for you.