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- Hourly rate £30
- Response Time 24h
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Gerardo - Willesden Green - Saxophone
Lesson location
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At Gerardo's house: London
- Online
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at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 20 km from London
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About Gerardo
- What kind of experience do you have?
Since 2006 I have been teaching Saxophone, Clarinet, Harmony, Music Theory, Piano and Composition in different music schools and as private tutor to young students from the age of 8 until adult age. At present time I am teaching Clarinet, Saxophone and Piano in two schools in London.
I am currently a PhD student in composition at the Royal Academy of Music.
I am an active and prolific composer, my music has been performed in various prestigious venues in UK, France, Italy, Austria, Israel and China. Recently my Ballet "A fruitful death" has been performed at The Place Theatre in London by the English National Ballet, with the choreography of Makoto Nakamura. At the beginning of my international career as emerging composer.
- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?
Yes
- Where and with whom did you train?
Saxophone and Clarinet:
in Italy with Gianni Alberti (principal Saxophone if RAI Orchestra in Turin and former principal Bass Clarinet of Toscanini Orchestra in Parma) and Roberto Bocchio (former principal Clarinet in RAI Turin and Orchestra G.Verdi in Milan).
Piano:
in Italy with Gerardo Chimini and Umberto Benedetti Michelangeli.
Composition:
in Italy with Emanuela Ballio and Azio Corghi.
at the Royal College of Music with Dai Fujikura.
at the Royal Academy of Music with Simon Bainbridge and Oliver Knussen.
in Paris in private lessons with Stefano Gervasoni.
Choral and Orchestral Conducting:
in Italy with Marco Ghiglione and Gianluigi Gelmetti.
at the Royal College of Music with Natalia Luis-Bassa and Peter Stark
masterclasses with Colin Metters
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About the lesson
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- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I am an enthusiastic teacher capable of bringing a good balance of highly professional musicianship and friendly relationship.
I have an extensive experience in teaching piano, music theory and wind instruments to different ages.
- Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Piano, Saxophone and Clarinet (holding an Italian Diploma equivalent to Masters Level) and I have long experience in teaching these instruments to students from age 7 up to adult age.
I also teach Music Theory and Composition (I have deeply studied both classical and avant-guard techniques) to young students for ABRSM exams as well as aspiring composers or other musicians who desire to acknowledge how to analyze scores and understand the composition process.
I can teach Italian and I can speak French as well (if required during the lessons).
- Tell me about your qualifications.
(2002-2009) Diploma in Saxophone at the Conservatory of Music 'L.Marenzio' in Brescia, Italy (equivalent to Masters Degree)
(2011-2013) Masters in Composition at the Royal College of Music in London, studying Composition with Dai Fujikura and Conducting (as a Second Study) with Natalia Luis-Bassa (supported by a Leverhulme Postgraduate Studentship).
(2013-2016) PhD in Composition at the Royal Academy of Music, studying with Simon Bainbridge researching on "orchestration according to rehearsal's needs" (supported by an AHRC scholarship).
(2004-2011) Composition and Piano Course at the Conservatory of Music 'L.Marenzio' in Brescia, Italy (subjects: Counterpoint, Harmony, Choral Writing, Orchestration, Classical and Contemporary composition techniques, Score Reading, Piano and Choral Conducting)
(summers 2011-2013) Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy (studying composition with Azio Corghi and Conducting with Gianluigi Gelmetti)
- How much do you charge?
I charge £35 per hour, though for long distance travels the fee is to be discussed.
Reduced fees for lessons given at my home.
I am a highly reasonable and dedicated person: I don't mind exceeding the destined slot if the lesson requires extra time (without asking for extra money) and can negotiate fees in case of problematic economical situations.
- Where do you teach?
I teach from my home in Willesden Green or I can easily move in all the London area (zone 1-3), with preference for W, NW, N and SW areas or central.
I strongly believe that composition classes can benefit from the use of the Piano, for this reason I encourage older students who don't possess a piano or a keyboard to have lessons at my home for a reduced fee of £30 per hour.
- When are you available?
Students can book lessons on a weekly basis depending on availability. I won't be available on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday; apart from these days my schedule will be very flexible and I also teach on Sundays. However, for professional reasons, I can't guarantee my presence every week of the year.
- Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all levels from beginners to professionals.
- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
ABRSM Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano and Theory exams.
- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
I teach Music Theory, Composition and Italian via Skype to long-distance students. Payments via bank transfer.
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Rates
Hourly rate
- £30
Pack prices
- 5h: £150
- 10h: £300
online
- £30/h
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