1st class honours degree from Birmingham Conservatoire
I have a current enhanced CRB
The Musicians Union
References are available upon request

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Personal Message

I am a very flexible and experienced saxophone teacher. I have taken students through jazz and classical exams as well as preparing others for music college auditions.

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
Jazz Saxophone/ Clarinet/ Piano/ Theory/ Composition
A-level music
GCSE music

Tell me about your qualifications.
1st class honours degree from Birmingham Conservatoire
Distinction at Grade 8 Tenor Sax
A at music A- Level
A* at music GCSE

What kind of experience do you have?
I have been teaching many private saxophone students since I left music college.
i have also been coaching Hills Road Jazz Orchestra on a sessional basis.
I am a visiting tutor in saxophone and clarinet at Normanhurst school in Chingford.

How much do you charge?
Please see above.

However if I have to travel more than 30mins £5 extra.

I do offer discounts for group sessions i.e. £40 for two sax students at once.

Where do you teach?
I come to you. I am prepared to travel to teach you in the comfort of your own home. If it is more than 30mins travel i do charge 5 pounds expenses.

When are you available?
I am available all week at all times apart from Thursdays.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
All ages. Saxophone- all levels, absolute beginner to professional. Jazz Clarinet- beginner. Jazz piano- beginner to intermediate. Theory and composition- all levels.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I train my students in general musicianship skills: ear training, theory, sight- reading etc. In addition to this if students, students/ parents wish to take grades i often put students through the Jazz grade syllabus- some of which will be incorporated into lessons anyway. Alternatively, there is an option to enter for AB exams which i have had a lot of success with entering pupils for in the past.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I have a current CRB certificate.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I belong to the Musicians Union.

Where and with whom did you train?
Birmingham Conservatoire: Saxophone/ theory with Mike Williams, Julian Seigel, Jean Toussaint.
Composition with Mike Gibbs, Hans Koller, Liam Noble.
Jazz piano with Mike Williams and Hans Koller.

Tell me about some of your current students.
I have one student who when he came to me was primarily a clarinetist and had not played tenor sax before. After 4 months of jazz sax lessons he is now commiting John Coltrane and Warne Marsh solos to memory and improvising using the ideas of the solos we have studied together in the lessons!

Do you have a personal message for students?
I love music and this comes across in my teaching style- enthusiastic, passionate, patient, personal. I recognise that everyone has their own unique learning style and cater for this as much as possible. I am sure you will enjoy studying with me as i will enjoy teaching you!