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Dave Howell - Trumpet/ Brass Tuition in Lewisham/ SE London

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Lewisham (SE4) View on map
Last Logged In: 29 Jan 2012
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: BR

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BMus City University
QTS (GTP)
Current CRB check
Musicians Union Member
References are available upon request

Subjects

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Trumpet £30.00/hr
Jazz Trombone £30.00/hr
Jazz Trumpet £30.00/hr

Musicianship £30.00/hr
Trombone £30.00/hr

Personal Message: I am an experienced teacher and performer. I play a wide range of styles.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Trumpet and all other brass instruments in classical and jazz/popular styles.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I studied music at City University and the Guildhall and have a BMus. I am a qualified teacher having gained a GTP at Goldsmith's University of London.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have a wide range of experience in jazz bands, brass ensembles and brass bands. I also arrange music for trumpets and organ to be played in various churches. I have a lot of coaching and band rehearsal skills and I previously spent 5 years as a secondary school music teacher. I currently teach a number of private students and am a brass instrumental teacher at a school in Kent.
How much do you charge?: I charge £30.00 per hour or £15.00 for half an hour if students visit me. I am willing to travel to teach a reasonable distance adding £5.00 for my time and petrol. I offer discounts for block bookings of lessons paid for up front. I offer a free consultation lesson.
Where do you teach?: I teach at home or at students homes - see above.
When are you available?: I am currently available during the day except for Tuesdays and on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Other times may be possible so please ask.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: Currently my youngest student is 8 and my oldest is 65. I happily teach all ages.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I am happy to put students in for exams with ABRSM both Jazz and straight syllabuses.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: My most recent CRB check is dated December 2011.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: I belong to the Musicians Union.
Tell me about some of your current students.: I have a number of students form very young beginners and including a lot of mature, intermediate level players. References are available on request.
Do you have a personal message for students?: If you would like to play a brass instrument or if you already do and are in a bit of a rut please feel free to contact me and arrange a free consultation lesson. I look forward to hearing from you.

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