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Personal Message

I am a professional freelance viola player and teacher living in Chesham, Bucks. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you're looking for a professional, supportive teacher who will make lessons rewarding and enjoyable!

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Violin, Viola and Chamber Music.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I have a first class honours degree in music from the University of Oxford, and a Postgraduate Diploma in performance from the Royal Academy of Music. I also hold a LRAM teaching qualification from the Royal Academy of Music.

What kind of experience do you have?
For the last year I have taught for Buckinghamshire Music Service in primary schools around the Amersham area, before which I taught violin and chamber music for two years on the 'First String Experience' scheme at the Royal Acaemy of Music. I also coach on summer courses and have my own private teaching practice at home in Chesham.

How much do you charge?
I charge £35 per hour for individual instrumental lessons, and £45 per hour for chamber music coaching.

Where do you teach?
I teach at home in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.

When are you available?
I teach weekdays between 4 and 7 for school-aged students, and on a more flexible basis for adult students.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all ages and abilities - from young children to adults. Adult beginners are very welcome!

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I can prepare students for ABRSM grades 1-8, although exams are not compulsory - learning for pleasure is encouraged!

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I am a member of the Musicians Union.

Where and with whom did you train?
I trained at the Royal Academy of Music.

Tell me about some of your current students.
My current students range from primary school children to adults who have taken up the violin or viola later in life.

Do you have a personal message for students?
The perfect recipe for learning an instrument involves commitment, hard work, perseverence and fun! Above all, enjoy your music-making as it can be a life changing experience.