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Elena - Violin/ Spanish teacher in Barbican/ City of London

Elena Abad Martinez Gold Member

Barbican (EC1) View on map
Last Logged In: 21 May 2012
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: E N SE WC

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Bachelor of Arts Degree (BMus) in performance (current)

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Violin £25.00/hr

Spanish £20.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a violinist who is currently studying music at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and have previously been studying for 4 years at The Purcell School of Music.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Violin, Spanish
Tell me about your qualifications.: 2011: A levels Spanish, Art, Music - The Purcell School of Music
2015: Bachelor of Music - Guildhall School of Music and Drama
What kind of experience do you have?: I started teaching small children at the age of 16. I have a very high knowledge of several teaching techniques. At the moment, I am happy to teach the violin to people of any age and at any level. Although, I have a very wide experience with children as I started teaching them at a very young age. Both my parents are music teachers themselves and I have always been taught how to deal with lessons and how to make them fun and enjoyable as well as interesting and productive.

Spanish is my native language and I am also experienced on teaching it to others. I am happy to teach this language at any level.
How much do you charge?: Violin: £25.00/hr + travelling expenses (if necessary) - Consultation lessons: £15.00/hr
Spanish:£20.00/hr + travelling expenses (if necessary) - Consultation lessons: £10.00/hr
Where do you teach?: I can teach at students' homes, and I am happy to travel as far as I can (depending on time and day of the week). I live in Barbican, so anywhere that would not take me more than an hour of travelling to get there would be fine.
When are you available?: Mostly on Fridays and weekends. I could do any other days during the week but those would be the best options as I have lessons to attend myself. Also, note I would not be able to teach during Christmas, Easter or Summer holidays.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I am happy to teach people at any level or any age.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes, I do have one.

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Learning the Violin

Violin is one of the most difficult instruments I consider to be played. Although playing the violin is an ability that can be learned in itself, it can also be something from which you learn many other things. Coordination, musicality and thinking are the main factors that should be improved in order to play this instrument at its best....