LRAM Teaching Diploma
BMus Violin Performance (Royal Academy of Music, London)
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Personal Message

I am a friendly and dedicated teacher who strives to help people learn and make noticeable progress.

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Violin, Piano, Composition, Aural and Music Theory to adults and children (beginner to advanced). I have successfully prepare pupils for Associated Board graded exams on both violin and piano.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I graduated from the Royal Academy of Music with distinction in 2007 and obtained a Bmus Degree in violin performance. In 2006 I obtained an LRAM Teaching Diploma. I am also a professional composer (see link to my website) In 2000 I won the BBC Guardian composers competition. Currently I am working with a production company in London, composing music for TV.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have been teaching violin, piano and composition privately since 2003 to adults, teenagers and children.

How much do you charge?
The standard hourly fee is 30 pounds an hour.

Where do you teach?
As of July 2011, I will be based in Sevenoaks, Kent. I will be giving lessons to pupils from my home, where I have a Yamaha grand piano.

When are you available?
Please call me to discuss schedule.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach adults, teenagers and children. Beginners, to advanced (any level welcome).

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I have prepared pupils for graded exams in both violin and piano.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes. I have a CRB certificate.

Where and with whom did you train?
I studied the violin with a highly sought after professor Mr. Igor Petrushevski at the Royal Academy of Music. I also studied composition with Mr. Richard Dubugnon and David Knotts.

Tell me about some of your current students.
One of my violin students has successfully passed her audition to study at the well-regarded Yehudi Menuhin School.