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- Hourly rate £35
- Response Time 24h
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- Music Theory
- Composition
Alan - Oval - Music Theory
Lesson location
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At Alan'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 Alan
- What kind of experience do you have?
I am a qualified university level teacher available for a wide range of private music teaching at all levels.
I am an active composer whose music has been widely performed in the UK and abroad. I work with both instrumental and electroacoustic resources and have written for the concert hall as well as for contemporary dance and film. As a composer I have worked extensively in collaboration with other arts including film, theatre and especially contemporary dance and so can bring this insight to my teaching if students are working with other art forms.
As a teacher of composition I am interested in drawing out the students own style through experimentation.
I also have experience of tutoring most aspects of music including music theory, harmony and keyboard harmony. I have also taught a wide range of music technology including music production (Logic Pro, Live, Nuendo etc.) as well as more experimental approaches (MaxMSP, Bidule, etc.). I am also involved in making, remixing and producing dance and house music and have several label releases.
- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?
Yes, I hold an up to date DBS certificate, although most of my work involves adult teaching.
- Where and with whom did you train?
I studied with Prof. Sebastian Forbes at Surrey University and Dr.Simon Waters for my PhD. and with Prof. Jonty Harrison and Prof. Vic Hoyland at Birmingham University for my M.A.
- Do you belong to any professional organisations?
Sound and Music, The Higher Education Academy.
- Tell me about some of your current students.
I have a variety of students at present across a wide age range and ability level. Mostly these are composition students but I also see some just for theory and analysis tuition.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I'm a London based composer, sound designer and teacher with over twenty years of teaching all aspects of music, especially composition, to a range of students, from beginners to advanced levels.
- Which subject(s) do you teach?
Music composition, all aspects of music theory and harmony, music technology.
- Tell me about your qualifications.
I hold a PhD in Music Composition from Surrey University, and an MA in Music Composition and Analysis from the University of Birmingham.
I also have a 1st Class Honours Degree in Music and ABRSM Grade 8 in Piano and Theory.
I'm also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (University Teaching Qualification).
- How much do you charge?
I charge £25-30 per hour depending on the subject and level. I am happy to give an initial consultation lesson for free.
I am also happy to discuss a reduced fee for those in difficult financial situations.
- Where do you teach?
I generally teach at home and am based in Vauxhall/SE11 just a few minutes walk from the underground and mainline train stations.
- When are you available?
At present I teach on Monday and Thursdays 9.00am-6.00pm but am happy to arrange other times.
- Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach adults of all ages and have taught all levels from absolute beginners to higher degree level.
- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I have worked with students for the ABRSM and Trinity College exams but for the most part work with students whose primary aim is to develop their skills, abilities and personal voice as composers..
- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
I can work via Skype or similar video/sound conferencing.
- Do you have a personal message for students?
I prefer to think of my role as enabling rather than teaching students especially in composition where my aim is to enable students to reach their full potential within a supportive, encouraging environment.
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Rates
Hourly rate
- £35
Pack prices
- 5h: £175
- 10h: £350
online
- £35/h
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