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Dewi Tudor Jones - Violin Tutor

Dewi Tudor Jones

Manchester (M19) View on map
Last Logged In: 16 Feb 2012
Sex: Male

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Violin £25.00/hr
A-level Music £25.00/hr

GCSE Music £25.00/hr
Viola £25.00/hr

Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach Violin and Viola, as well as giving GCSE and A Level Music tuition.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have a First Class degree in Music from the University of Manchester (MusB) and a Masters in Violin Performance and Composition from the Royal Northern College of Music (MMus).
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been teaching violin and viola, both privately and in schools, for many years. I have also recently been teaching the GCSE and A Level classes (including composition tuition) in one of my schools. As well as teaching I have an active playing career, performing with some of the country's leading orchestras.
How much do you charge?: My rates are £25 per hour.
Where do you teach?: I teach from my home on the edge of Didsbury and Burnage, Manchester.
When are you available?: My timetable is very flexible, so it will be no problem to find a time that suits you.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: My pupils range from 4 to 74, and from absolute beginners to beyond Grade 8. All ages and abilities welcome.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I am happy to prepare pupils for ABRSM grades. My pupils have achieved great results from grade 1 right through to grade 8. I am also happy to prepare students for theory exams and GCSEs/A levels.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes.
Where and with whom did you train?: I started learning the Suzuki method at the age of 4 with Lucy Akehurst. I have since studied with Peter Bridle, Peter Cropper (of the renowned Lindsay Quartet), Julia Hanson and Wen Zhou Li at the RNCM.

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Book Recommendation

I would just like to make a recommendation to teachers of any instrument: ‘The Practice Revolution’ by Philip Johnston is well worth a read. It is a really fresh look at techniques for helping students get the most out of their practice time. The fundamental idea behind it is to make practice goal orientated rather than time orientated, and...