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Althea Stentiford - Piano Lessons in Edinburgh, Midlothian

Althea Stentiford Gold Member

Edinburgh, Midlothian (EH37) View on map
Last Logged In: 08 Feb 2012
Sex: Female

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BA Hons Applied Music
Secondary and FE Education
Valid CRB Check
Pathhead Music Collective
References are available upon request

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

Musicianship £25.00/hr
Standard Grade Music £25.00/hr

Personal Message: I have played piano since I was very small. Classical, Modern and now Jazz. I have the experience of seeing my practice benefit my playing and worked towards exams so I full understand that there are highs and lows in learning an instrument. I have been taught by strict tutors, sloppy tutors and genuinely gifted tutors and believe that I have the best elements of all three in a structured lesson.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Piano.
Tell me about your qualifications.: BA Hons, (1st Class), in Music Performance and Secondary Education.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been teaching for over twenty years.
One to one and group lessons.
I teach parents and children together if needs be.
I have been the Learning Manager for Performing Arts in an FE college and teach performace confidence, stage craft and music interpretation.
How much do you charge?: Adults are £25 for a 30 minute lesson
Children are £15 for 30 minutes.
Lesson prices reduce to £20 when 4 or more are paid in advance.
Parents and small children can be taught together- price on arrangement.
Where do you teach?: I teach at home on a brand new baby grand piano that is regulalry tuned and in excellent condition. I have created a friendly welcome atmosphere at home and guarantee that my lessons are fun.
When are you available?: I teach most evenings and Saturday mornings.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: Beginners - children who are comfortable with the first seven letters of the alphabet and counting from 1 to 8
Adult beginners
Intermediate
Advanced
Grades
Adult returners
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: All Associated Board exams
Standard and Higher Grade Music
NC and HNC/D Music
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes.
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.: N/A
Where and with whom did you train?: I trained with Francine Dickens, Edinburgh achieving all grades.
4 Year Degree at Strathclyde University in conjunction with Jordanhill teacher training college.
Do you have a personal message for students?: The key to developing is establishing a practice regime that you can realistically stick to. Practising once a week doesn't allow your fingers to stretch and for you to build up necessary memory and stamina. Why not begin with 10 minutes every day and build up to several 10 minute practises during the day. Make your practising fun. Add games into your routine and then reward yourself.

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