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Violin teacher based in NW5. Perf. dip. MMus. Catering to all ages and abilities

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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach the Violin. During lessons I also give basic music theory depending on the student

I also specialize in early music so if you are interested in baroque violin I have extensive experience in that field.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I am currently enrolled at the Royal College of Music where I am pursing a DMus which is a post-grad level course similar to a Ph.D. but practice-based. However I have already had experience as a professional musician playing in orchestras and as a soloist and chamber musician.

What kind of experience do you have?
In the last year I have had opportunity to widely enhance my teaching experience. My current student cover all ages an levels from young children to mature and adult students including beginners, restarters to the advanced.

How much do you charge?
I charge 28£ an hour when I teach at my home and 30£ when I travel to a students home. I am happy to give consultation lessons.

Where do you teach?
I teach both at my home in Kentish Town and a pupils homes as convenient. I live 10 min walk from Kentish Town tube station. Lesson at my home generally take place over the weekend or during the daytime on weekdays
For weekday evening lessons I generally travel to students homes to teach.

When are you available?
I aim to teach on Mondays, Wednesday and Saturday/Sunday during the daytime. However if you cannot do these days I might be able to make adjustments so do not hesitate to ask. The standard lesson in 1h but shorter or longer lessons can be arranged

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach students of any age.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I have prepared students for both ABRCM and TrinityGuildhall

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes - through the Royal College of Music

Where and with whom did you train?
I originally have a degree from the Royal Danish Academy of Music where with I studied with now prof. Sergei Azizian. After graduation I went on to take a Masters in Historical Performance at Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio U.S.A. While there I also studied modern violin with prof. Milan Vitek. I have participated in various masterclasses and summer courses with leading teachers and took lessons for a while with Nikolai Znaider.

Do you have a personal message for students?
It is never too late to begin learning the violin. It is a challenging but rewarding instrument to learn. When practising aim at quality rather than quantity. The best practising requires a kind of consentration which can only be held for so long. Take regular breaks and then return to the task refreshed.