Personal Information:Last Logged In: 17 Oct 2008

Name: Catriona Hepburn
Sex: Female
Web site: www.maslink.co.uk/cvs/violins/...
Tutoring base: KT4 (Kingston upon Thames) 
Can Travel To: SM  SW  

Subjects:

• Violin £32/hr

Interview:

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach the Violin. Theory lessons are also available for violin pupils.

How much do you charge?
I charge £32 per hour, (£24 for 45 mins and £16 for half an hour.)
I charge £16/hour pro rata for a consultation lesson.
I can travel to your house at a charge of 40p per mile.

Where do you teach?
I am equally happy to teach at my house or to travel to that of a pupil. I live a ten minute walk from Worcester Park station, or for those coming by car, there is free parking outside my house. I live in a detached house, so you don't need to worry about disturbing the neighbours with loud violin playing!

When are you available?
I am a concert violinist, so my hours are variable. I am flexible, and would discuss times with a prospective pupil to make sure we could fit in regular lessons. I am happy to continue lessons during the school holidays, particularly in the summer.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all ages from 5 years upwards. I will teach absolute beginners (including adult beginners), and can take you through the Associated Board exams up to and including Grade 8. If you want to learn for fun without taking exams that's fine. I'm also happy to teach refresher lessons to adults who are returning to the violin, on a short or longer term basis.

Do you have a CRB disclosure certificate?
No. This is because I have always taught privately, and never for an institution. The CRB check can only be carried out by an organisation, so it is currently not possible for an individual to obtain a disclosure certificate for themselves. Parents of pupils may sit in on their lessons if they feel uncomfortable about leaving their children with a stranger.

Tell me about your qualifications.
MA (Cantab) - degree from Cambridge University.
LRAM - teaching diploma from the Royal Academy of Music.
Postgraduate performing diploma, also from the RAM.

Where and with whom did you train?
I studied violin with Howard Davis and Jean Harvey at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have several years' experience teaching children and adults of all ages and standards. I freelance with some of the country's best orchestras. Details of my performing career can be found by following the link to the MAS website.

Articles:

In Memory of a Wonderful Teacher
Subject: Violin
Topic: inspirational figures
Created: 19/08/2008

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