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Alice Hoskins - Cello/ Piano Lessons in West Hampstead, Hampstead, Golders Green & Kilburn

Alice Hoskins Gold Member

West Hampstead (NW2) View on map
Last Logged In: 08 Sep 2011
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: N W

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BMus First Class Honours, Royal Academy of Music
LRAM, Royal Academy of Music Teaching
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Cello £35.00/hr

Piano £35.00/hr

Personal Message: I am an enthusiastic teacher who is committed to ensuring that learning the cello is fun and rewarding for students of all ages and abilities.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach the cello, piano and music theory.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I achieved a BMus Honours First Class and an LRAM teaching diploma from the Royal Academy of Music.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been teaching for five years now both privately and in schools and music centres. I currently teach for Berkshire county music service and at St. Margaret's School Hampstead.
How much do you charge?: One Hour - £35
Half an Hour - £20
Where do you teach?: I generally teach at my students' homes and I am willing to travel to students in West Hampstead, Hampstead, Golders Green and Kilburn for the fee mentioned above. I may well travel to other places in North West and central London but would charge extra for my travel costs.
When are you available?: I am available to teach on Monday, Tuesday and Friday afternoons and evenings and also during the day on Saturdays.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach pupils from 5+ of all abilities. My current pupils' ages range from 5-87!
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I currently prepare my students for ABRSM exams Grades 1-8 and the ABRSM Diplomas if they wish to take them but realise that exams are not for everyone.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes.
Where and with whom did you train?: I studied with David Smith at the Royal Academy of Music and also Richard Lester of the Florestan Pano Trio.

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Advice for anyone wishing to take up the cello

The cello is an extremely rewarding instrument to learn to play as it enables you to play solo, chamber and orchestral music. Even at a basic level it is possible to join beginner level orchestras and ensembles allowing you to further develop your playing by observing and listening to others play. Playing in an orchestra or ensemble is also a...