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Alison Comerford - Violin lessons in City of London/ Angel / Barbican/ Central London

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Angel / Barbican (EC1) View on map
Last Logged In: 03 Jan 2012
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: E N WC

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Violin £30.00/hr

Viola £30.00/hr

Personal Message: My name is Alison Comerford and I am an Irish violinist studying and working in London. I have been playing the violin since the age of four. I love teaching keen students.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach the violin. My principal study at Guildhall is violin however this year I am doing second study viola and so could also offer lessons in this. I can also help with basic theory and musicianship.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have grade 8 violin and grade 5 piano. I also have grade 5 theory. I am currently in my fourth year at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama studying classical violin.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have experience teaching group violin lessons, one to one lessons and also large scale workshops. With my quartet the Cassian Quartet I have given workshops in the Wigmore Hall to young children as part of the chamber tots scheme. I am also a regular tutor on chamber music courses run by the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras. Last year I went to Iceland with a group of international conservatoire students to teach workshops with school children from the ages of 5 to 18.
How much do you charge?: I charge £30 per hour or £20 per half hour. However if I have to travel very far I charge extra for travel expenses.
Where do you teach?: As I live in a small flat, I do not teach at home. I live ten minutes away from Angel and 15 minutes from Barbican. I am willing to travel to your house however if it is very far out I will have to charge travel expenses.
When are you available?: I am available most evenings and most weekends. I understand that most parents and students have varying time tables and so I am flexible with my time.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all ages and levels. I have a lot of experience with children from the ages of 4 and upwards.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: I do not have a CRB.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: I belong to the Incorporated Society of Musicians.
Where and with whom did you train?: I studied for 4 years with Gregory Ellis the leader of the Vanburgh Quartet in Ireland and for the last three years I have been studying with Pauline Scott at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

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Violin teaching

I believe teaching styles should vary depending on the student. It is the job of a good teacher to assess what a student needs and how they work best. I do not believe that the one teaching style can bring out the best in every student as they are all individuals and work at their own pace. A common fault in teachers is that they rely too...