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Chris Turner - Clarinet Lessons in Oval/ South East London

Chris Turner

Oval (SE11) View on map
Last Logged In: 13 Nov 2011
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: E EC N SW W WC

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Clarinet £30.00/hr
Chamber Music £30.00/hr

Music Theory Exams £30.00/hr
Piano £30.00/hr

Personal Message: Hi! My name is Chris and I have just graduated from the Royal College of Music as a clarinettist. I also conduct, compose, play the Piano and have an excellent knowledge of Music Theory.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Piano and Music Theory. I am also very happy to do chamber music coaching.
Tell me about your qualifications.: Royal College of Music-BMus (Hons) Clarinet
ABRSM-DipABRSM Piano
ABRSM-Grade 8 Clarinet with Distinction(with an ABRSM gold award for highest mark in the country in 2003)
ABRSM-Grade 8 Piano with Distinction
ABRSM-Grade 8 Music Theory with Merit
AQA-A Level Music Grade A
What kind of experience do you have?: I have a wide ranging experience as a musician playing with orchestras including the RCM Symphony Orchestra, RCM Sinfonietta, National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and University of London Symphony Orchestra. I perform regularly as a chamber musician am a member of the Kirrin quintet ensemble Loriod. I have also played concertos with many orchestras including in the Albert Hall.
How much do you charge?: I Charge £30 for an hour or £20 for a half hour lesson. If you live near Oval tube station, I will reduce these prices by £5. Consultation lessons are of course free!
Where do you teach?: I only teach in students' homes as I live in an unsound-proofed block of flats!
When are you available?: I am available evenings (usually from 6.00 although this depends on where I need to travel to!) and weekends.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I am happy to teach any age group!
Clarinet, I will teach any ability.
Piano, I will teach to grade 8.
Music Theory, I will teach to grade 8.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: ABRSM Graded exams and anything else they might wish to study for!
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Not currently, but I am happy to get one!
Where and with whom did you train?: I trained at the Royal College of music with Richard Hosford, Tim Lines and Michael Harris. Previously, I was at Chetham's School of Music studying with Jo Patton and John Bradbury.

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