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David Matthews - Clarinet, Sax, Violin, Piano Lessons in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport etc

David Matthews

Fareham (PO16) View on map
Last Logged In: 30 Apr 2012
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: SO

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Clarinet £26.00/hr
Classical Saxophone £26.00/hr
GCSE Music £26.00/hr

Music Theory Exams £26.00/hr
Piano £26.00/hr
Violin £26.00/hr

Personal Message: Learning a musical instrument should be fun! I try to tailor all of my teaching to the student's aspirations and needs.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Clarinet, Saxophone, Violin, Piano and Music Theory.
Tell me about your qualifications.: Certificate of Teaching from the Associated Board of the Royal schools of Music BTEC Professional Certificate in Teaching Professional Conducting and Music Theory (Level 6 National Qualifications Framework/LRSM) Professional Musical Performance (Level 5 National Qualifications Framework/DipABRSM)
What kind of experience do you have?: I am a highly skilled and experienced musician from within the Royal Marines Band Service, where I have demonstrated the ability to work at a professional standard during a successful military career spanning over 30 years. I have undertaken musical roles aboard Her Majesty's Royal Yacht Britannia including Principal Saxophonist, Solo Clarinettist and Violinist. I am currently the Band Officer at HMS Sultan wheren I teach and conduct students from beginner to diploma level.
How much do you charge?: I charge £26.00 per hour lesson and £15.00 per 30 min Lesson.
Where do you teach?: I teach mainly from my home in Portchester in a purposely converted studio. However I am able to travel to surrounding areas such as Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport etc.
When are you available?: I am available at various times during the week. I have some evenings free at present and certain days that are not already taken with school contracts.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach any age from complete beginner, all the way up to Diploma standard.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: ABRSM examinations.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: I have an enhanced CRB Certificate as I regulary teach within schools.

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When preparing a piece of music, be it for performance or examination, it is good practice to support it with relevant studies. This can be done at any level. I find it very helpful to a student to first play the scale and arpeggio of the key that the piece of music is written. This supports any technical issues that may arise during piece. As...