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Alex Gould - Alexander Technique Lessons and Drum Lessons in Islington, N London

Alex Gould Gold Member

Islington, London (N5) View on map
Last Logged In: 29 Feb 2012
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: E EC NW SE SW W WC

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Guildhall School of Music and Drama, BMus, Percussion
STAT Recognised Alexander Technique Teacher

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Drum Kit £30.00/hr
Alexander Technique £30.00/hr

Drums/ Percussion £30.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a qualified teacher of the Alexander Technique, professional drummer and drum teacher. I aim to pass on my enthusiasm for the process of learning and of listening.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I am a qualified teacher of the Alexander Technique (AT). I teach the drum kit (all genres - Jazz, R&B, Brazilian etc). I give specialized lessons and workshops in the application of the Alexander Technique to drumming, a new approach to playing the drums.
Tell me about your qualifications.: STAT recognized Alexander Technique teacher (June 2009)
ABRSM Grade 6 piano
ABRSM Grade 5 theory
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been teaching the Alexander Technique (AT) since qualifying in June 2009. I have been playing the drums from the age of 5 and the piano from age 7. I have been teaching the drums since 2006. I spent two years on the advanced course in the Kodaly Method run by British Kodaly Academy.
How much do you charge?: £30 for a 45 minute Alexander Technique lesson.
£135 for a course of 5 AT lessons . £260 or a course of 10 AT lessons.
£30 for an hour long drum lesson.
£135 for a course of 5 drum lessons. £260 for a course of 10 drum lessons.
Where do you teach?: I currently teach the Alexander Technique at the MovingArtsBase in Islington. I will travel to people in exceptional circumstances. I teach the drums from home in Arsenal, Islington, a short walk from Arsenal and Finsbury Park stations.
When are you available?: Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm
Sundays: 9am - 6pm
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all ages and levels.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Not currently.
Where and with whom did you train?: I trained to be an AT teacher with Peter and Eleanor Ribeaux at the Centre for the Alexander Technique in Fulham, London. I have continued my professional development by studying with Nelly Ben-Or, international concert pianist, professor at the Guildhall School of Music and the leading exponent of the application of the Alexander Technique to piano playing. I studied jazz performance with trumpeter/educator Ian Carr for two years between ages of 16-18 at WAC in North London. I studied Jazz/Classical percussion for one year at the GSMD with Trevor Tomkins and David Corkhill. I studied the Moeller drum method with Bob Armstrong. I trained in the Kodaly musicianship method for 2 years on an advanced BKA course run by David and Yuko Vinden in London.

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A New Approach to Drumming

Drumming with the Alexander Technique By teaching you to be aware of yourself in the moment, the Alexander Technique can help you to realize your full potential as a drummer. Whatever level you're at, the technique can help in different areas of your playing and performing: Remove harmful physical tensions Lower back pain...

My Testimonials

"As a drummer, the lessons with Alex have helped me to identify postural habits that were blocking my potential and to develop a technique that harnesses power without excess physical tension. The benefits of the lessons have continued to unfold over time, and I am a calmer, more present individual as a result. I highly recommend Alex both as an AT teacher and for his integrated approach to drumming and AT."
- Simon Hoy, Sept 2011

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