BMus (Hons) First Class, Trinity College of Music
LTCL
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Personal Message

I'm a friendly, enthusiastic teacher who aims to bring out musicianship in all my pupils as well as tailoring lessons to their specific learning style.

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Flute, Saxophone, and Music Theory.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I have recently graduated from Trinity College of Music with a First Class Honours Degree, having achieved the highest flute mark in my year.
I specialised in performance and IVT (Instrumental Vocal Teaching)
LTCL (Teaching Diploma)

ABRSM Grade 8 Flute (Aged 13)
GUILDHALL Jazz Grade 8 Saxophone (Aged 14)
ABRSM High Distinction Grade 5 Music Theory (Aged 10)
ABRSM Grade 5 Piano

In September (2011) I will be embarking on a Masters Degree at Trinity College of Music (MMUS)

A levels in Music: A; English Lit: A ; English Lang: A

What kind of experience do you have?
I have seven years teaching experience, where I have taught a range of pupils, from young children (aged 8) to adults (aged 65). I have successfully entered several students for ABRSM and Guildhall exams on both Flute and Saxophone.

How much do you charge?
My hourly rate is £25 but I also give half an hour lessons for £15.00, and 45 minute lessons for £20. I would also be willing to give group lessons for £3 per extra student.

Where do you teach?
I normally teach at my home in Greenwich, which is close to Westcombe Park overground station and North Greenwich tube station. I am also happy to travel to students' homes in the London area.

When are you available?
I have a fairly flexible timetable so could be available to teach most weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I enjoy teaching all ages and abilities up to Grade 8/Diploma Standard.

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

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I am a 'Young Artist' of the Royal Philharmonic Society. I am principal flute the London Performance Collective. I have also played principal flute with the National Concert Orchestra of Great Britain.

My masters degree will be financially supported by the Musician's Benevolent Fund, Greenwich Bluecoat Foundation, and Trinity College of Music.

Where and with whom did you train?
I have recently finished my undergraduate degree at Trinity College of Music where I studied with Emer McDonough (Principal Flute R.P.O) having spent two years with Wissam Boustany. I'm embarking on a Masters Degree in September at Trinity where I will study with Anna Noakes and Margaret Campbell (Principal Flute R.O.H.)

I have attended the Oxford Flute Summer School and have participated in MasterClasses with many world renowned musicians including: Sue Thomas, Paul Edmund-Davies, Peter Lloyd, Michael Cox, Phillapa Davies, Jonathan Snowdon.