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Christopher Poffley - Cello Lessons & Piano Lessons in Felixstowe, Suffolk

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Felixstowe (IP11) View on map
Last Logged In: 10 Sep 2011
Sex: Male
Web site: www.songofthebirds.com

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Bmus ARCM
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Cello £32.00/hr
Chamber Music £32.00/hr
Music Theory Exams £32.00/hr

Musicianship £32.00/hr
Piano £32.00/hr

Personal Message: I am an instrumental teacher with over 25 years experience.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: The piano and the cello are my 2 specialities but we have homeschooled 7 children over a 20 year period too! 4 are attending university , the eldest doing medicine at Edinburgh.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I studied at the Royal College of Music and obtained a B.Mus (Lon) and ARCM teaching qualification.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been teaching the cello and piano for over 25 years running individual lessons with musicianship and theory classes for both children and adults.
How much do you charge?: I charge £16 for half hour lessons, £24 for 45minutes and £32 for an hour. But if fees are an issue please do contact me anyway.
Where do you teach?: I teach in Felixstowe primarily but may be able to travel depending on circumstances etc.
When are you available?: During the week - daytime and evenings.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: Primary school age through Secondary and Adults.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: Associated Board and Guildhall/ Trinity practical and theory examinations.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: I belong to the British Kodaly Society , the Musician's network of Christian musicians, and play with the English Baroque Solosits, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Florilegium.
Where and with whom did you train?: I trained with Joan Dickson and Colin Horsley at the Royal College of Music and have trained under David Vinden - British Kodaly Academy and the Colourstrings Silvay Institute.
Tell me about some of your current students.: I have students of many ages from 6 up to 50 . Several have gone on to music colleges to study and many have reached grade 8 .

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