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Julie Dean - London Recorder Teacher

Julie Dean Recorder Teacher (South East London)

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  • Professional Qualification BMus (Hons) Goldsmiths College, London. Two years Flexible programme of study at Trinity College of Music
  • Professional Qualification I am currently Studying for MMus (Performance) at Trinity College of Music
  • Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check Enhanced disclosure
  • Professional Membership ERTA, ISM, BSI
  • References References are available upon request

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Personal Message
I am a patient and friendly recorder teacher with experience of teaching all ages from Early Years to Adults. I am happy to discuss your specific requirements for lessons, groups tuition or workshops.
Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach the Recorder, Music Theory and Chamber Music Coaching to all ages and levels of experience. My particular focus is Early Music. I am also available for workshops on the recorder or group coaching. I also teach the recorder to early years children using the Suzuki Method.

I am an experienced recorder player and teacher of both adults and children. I believe that recorder should be taught from the beginning with the right level of technical training and understanding of the instrument. This means the student has a far more satisfactory learning experience and a better playing standard is the result.
Tell me about your qualifications.
I studied at Goldsmiths College, London gaining a BMus (Hons) in Music in 1998. I studied at Trinity College of Music in the Early Music Faculty for two years on a flexible programme, studying with Rebecca Miles and Phillip Thorby. I am studying at Trinity for a Masters Degree course for four years, including Instrumental teaching leading to the LTCL (teaching award).

I am also a Suzuki Recorder teacher (Level 2), one of only a handful of Suzuki recorder teachers in the UK. I have also attended workshops on Dalcroze and Kodaly methods to teach early years children.

I have had many years as a management trainer training adults in a number of situation.
What kind of experience do you have?
I am teaching a variety of ages and levels of experience including begineer adults, pre-school children and experience players.

I am the director of a number of groups for adult recorder players producing much of my own music arrangements. I have also conducted for the Society of Recorder Players and held bespoke workshops for childrens groups.

As a recorder player I have experience performing in numerous concerts including St Martin-in-the-Fields, Lincoln Early Music Festival, Old Royal Navel Chapel Greenwich and for the last three years in the International Exhibition of Early Music. I am also a member of Ensemble Tramontana, winners of the Trinity College of Music Early Music Competition 2011. My music specialism is Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Music. I also play Viola da Gamba, medieval percussion, violin and piano.
How much do you charge?
For music lesson I charge a basic one-to-one fee of £30/hr within reasonable travelling distance. I also often recommend joint lessons which is a cost effective and efficient way of having tuition. Early years Suzuki tuition is charged at £15/30mins For group coaching please contact me and I will be happy to discuss arrangements.
Where do you teach?
I live in Crystal Palace, London, but can travel. I can teach pupils in their own homes. For longer, less frequent sessions I can travel further. For larger groups I can also arrange suitable venues if required. The recorder groups I run are held in Forest Hill, Pimlico, nr Victoria and Crystal Palace.
When are you available?
I am available throughout the week at various times. Please contact to discuss.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
I can teach all ages from children to adults. Complete beginners to more advance players. If you are adult who wants to return to playing after many years I can help. I can support you with lessons until you feel more confident and wish to join a recorder group. For more advanced players I can hold regular lessons to improve technique and work towards concerts or exams.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes. References available upon request.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?
ERTA (European Recorder Teachers Association), ISM including public liability insurance. (Incorporated Society of Musicians) BSI (British Suzuki Institute)

My Articles

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My Testimonials

"Wonderful and brilliant as usual. You just seem to bring out the best in us."
- - Society of Recorder Players, North London Branch
"She has a lovely positive and relaxed manner which puts all her students at ease and is a natural with children. She has a huge passion for music and teaching which both me and my son have found infectious."
- - Emily, Adult recorder player and Suzuki Parent
"It was a great week in your company, the quality of your work, the simplicity of your discussions with the participants. "
- - Muriel Bellier, President of Société des Amis de Arnold Dolmetsch. Recorder workshop, Le Mans.

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