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Alice Purton - Cello, Piano, Theory Lessons in Battersea/ Wandsworth/ Clapham

Alice Purton

Battersea (SW11) View on map
Last Logged In: 02 Apr 2012
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: KT SE SM TW W WC

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Cello £30.00/hr
Chamber Music £30.00/hr

Music Theory Exams £25.00/hr
Piano £25.00/hr

Personal Message: My name's Alice, and I'm a postgraduate cellist studying at the Royal College of Music. I live in Battersea, but I'm happy to travel for lessons.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Cello - beginner to advanced.
Music theory - beginner to advanced.
Piano - beginner to intermediate.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I'm currently studying for a Masters in Performance (cello) at the Royal College of Music. In 2010 I graduated from both the Royal Northern College of Music with a diploma in performance (Upper Class) and the University of Manchester with a Bachelor of Music (First Class, Hons).
What kind of experience do you have?: Private students - one on one cello tuition, age 5 to adult.
Primary - I've assisted in wider opportunities string classroom teaching as part of the IMEC course in music education at RNCM.
GCSE/A level - my ensemble has provided workshops in exploring instrumental techniques and composition in secondary schools.
Higher - my ensemble has held a residency at Manchester University NOVARS centre, where I have worked with composition students and also co-led lectures for first year BMus students.
How much do you charge?: Cello - £30
Chamber music - £30
Music theory - £25
Piano - £25
Where do you teach?: I teach at students' homes, and am willing to travel for lessons.
When are you available?: My hours at the RCM are flexible, so I'm happy to arrange times on any day of the week to suit my students.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach beginners to adults, and am happy to teach whether they want to try new things out, work seriously towards goals, or just enjoy playing an instrument for fun.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: No

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