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Arun Menon - Violin Lessons in Southwark/ London Bridge/ Central London

Arun Menon

London (SE1) View on map
Last Logged In: 22 Dec 2011
Sex: Male

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Violin £45.00/hr
Chamber Music £45.00/hr

Viola £45.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a teacher and performer based in London. I teach violin and viola, from beginners to music college entry.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Violin and viola
Tell me about your qualifications.: I studied at the Royal College of Music, completing a joint bachelors in violin and viola, and a master degree in viola performance. I later spent a year at Trinity College of Music with my quartet, as a junior fellow in chamber music, coaching undergraduate students and giving concerts.
What kind of experience do you have?: I taught at two prep schools in west London for nine years, and I now teach privately, with some occasional teaching for the junior departments of the Royal College of Music and Trinity College of Music. I have been a faculty member at Ciaccona Music Course for the last three years.

I play with various London orchestras, including the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and the London Symphony Orchestra.
How much do you charge?: I charge £45 per hour or £25 per half hour.
Where do you teach?: I teach at home, near London Bridge (SE1). I am about 10 minutes walk from the station.
When are you available?: Evenings and weekends
Which ages and levels do you teach?: From beginners to postgraduate
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: Associated board exams, music scholarship exams and music college entry
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: Incorporated Society of Musicians
Where and with whom did you train?: At the Royal College of Music. My teachers were Dona Lee Croft (violin), and Simon Rowland-Jones and Andriy Viytovych (viola).
Do you have a personal message for students?: Practise hard and enjoy what you do!

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