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David Brain - Piano Lessons in Leytonstone, East London

David Brain Silver Member

East London (E11) View on map
Last Logged In: 17 Sep 2011
Sex: Male
Web site: www.davidbrainpiano.co.uk
Can Travel To: IG

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BA Hons Mus
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Piano £30.00/hr

Music Theory Exams £30.00/hr

Personal Message: I teach all levels of piano from complete beginners to Grade 8 and beyond - as well as music theory. On Saturday mornings, I teach at Buckhurst Hill Community Association, where you can enrol for a ten week course, or alternatively I will come to your home if you live in Redbridge of Waltham Forest.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach Piano and Music Theory.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I graduated with a B Mus (Hons) from the University of Manchester, where I studied piano with Charles Hopkins and Gordon Fergus Thompson
I went on to study for a further three years with John Bingham at Trinity College of Music in London, where I won the college's John Ireland competition and the British Music Society Piano Awards of 1988, in connection with which I made my Purcell Room debut, playing contemporary British music.
What kind of experience do you have?: Over 15 years of private teaching in Waltham Forest and Redbridge. I also give regular solo recitals in Waltham Forest, details of which can be found on my website (above).
How much do you charge?: £15 a half hour for both piano and music theory.
Where do you teach?: Buckhurst Hill Community Association, London IG9 5NW on Saturday mornings
Leyton, Leytonstone, Walthamstow, Wanstead, Woodford, Woodford Green, Chingford, Buckhurst Hill, Ilford
When are you available?: Saturday mornings. Weekday evenings between 4.00pm and 9.00pm.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: All ages and levels.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: Associated Board piano Grades 1 - 8.
Music theory.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: No.

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