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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach the Violin.

Tell me about your qualifications.
ARCM, LRAM, LTCL, LRSM.

What kind of experience do you have?
Formerly Co-Leader English National Opera; Co-Leader Welsh National Opera;
Performed with LSO,LPO as freelance for many years.
Recitals Queen Elizabeth Hall, Wigmore Hall.International recital tours.
Masterclasses and adjudicator India.
At present Leader/Coach Rehearsal Orchestra, London, and Leader Opera Bauge, France.

How much do you charge?
I charge £30 per hour for beginners.

Where do you teach?
Sutton Surrey,
Milton Keynes,Bucks,

When are you available?
I am free daily, except Saturday for Milton Keynes.
Saturdays for Sutton.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach from beginners, including adults, to advanced postgraduate level.
Consultation lessons. Specialist coaching auditions,recitals

Do you have a CRB disclosure certificate?
No

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
Video and Audio lessons

Where and with whom did you train?
Studied with Sascha Lasserson, himself a pupil of Leopold Auer, teacher of Heifetz, Milstein etc.

Tell me about some of your current students.
Numerous ABRSM successes, including Distinction marks Grade 8.
(Maximum marks Scales and Aural tests)
Music scholarships to Eton,and Westminster

Do you have a personal message for students?
Regular practice is a must.
Not so much the length of time, but regular concentrated work, ideally daily.

Articles

Art of Practising
Subject: Violin
Topic: advice (general)
Created: 20/02/2008