BA Hons Music and Psychology
EJMA Jazz Masters
CRB checked
Musicians Union
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Personal Message

I am a teacher and performer who is passionate about music and teaching.

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
Piano, Singing, Harmony, Theory, all the Aural Elements to the classical and jazz grades. Fluent in French, German, Spanish and Italian, can instruct in these languages and teach pronunciation if singing classical / art song / serious / opera.

Tell me about your qualifications.
Honours Degree from the University of Birmingham
Piano and Theory to Grade 8
EJMA Jazz Masters, Switzerland

What kind of experience do you have?
I am a CRB-checked Piano teacher & Vocal Coach possessing over 15 years performance and teaching experience. I teach part time for a Music school, at my home studio and also by visiting students' homes.

How much do you charge?
Rates will vary according to time, location, level and goals. Discounts may be given for advance bookings over a three month period.

Where do you teach?
I give lessons either at my studio in Hendon (where I have piano, keyboard and Mike PA Set up, plus a library of 1000s of songs) I also drive to pupils homes all over N. London

When are you available?
Please contact me for my up-to-date weekly availability.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
My youngest pupil is 4, oldest 71. I believe that combining the basic principles of repetition & logic with the love of the beauty & symmetry of music, you can teach anyone at any age.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
Grades 1-8 Piano, Vocal, Theory.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
Musicians Union.

Where and with whom did you train?
I grew up in London and studied to Grade 8 level with an international concert pianist in my teens, studied at Birmingham University and then took further training at EJMA, a Jazz school, whilst living in Switzerland in my 20s. Further to this, I have attended numerous vocal workshops and piano masterclasses over the years in UK & Europe.

My experience as a performer includes
- Currently performer, singer, pianist, accompanist and musical director at two London Music Venues.
- Touring an interactive classical piano show entitled "Chopin and his influences"
- Jazz & Blues festivals in Europe, as singer and pianist.
- Pianist-vocalist & Piano-bar entertainer in hotels, piano bars and cruises
- Vocalist in tribute concerts to Fredy Mercury, Elvis Presley and Jeff Buckley.

Tell me about some of your current students.
I teach about 20 children and 5 adults.

Do you have a personal message for students?
I love music and teaching and very much and hope to convey this love to you or your family as best as possible, based on my experience, training and inner beliefs.