Find UK Tuition

Emma Clayton Music Tuition - Clarinet Teacher in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent

Emma Clayton Music Tuition Clarinet Teacher (Stoke-on-Trent)

Emma Clayton Music Tuition Gold Member

  • Longton, Stoke-on-Trent (ST3) View on map
  • Last Logged In: 19 May 2012
  • Sex: Female
Contact Me
  • Professional Qualification BA Joint Honours English and Music, Grade 8 Clarinet
  • Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check Enhanced Disclosure Certificate

Subjects

(click on the subjects to see other tutors in this area)

Personal Message
Hello! I am Emma Clayton, an experienced private tutor who teaches music with a professional and creative manner. If you wish to begin an extremely rewarding passtime, please read on!
Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Clarinet, Saxophone (Classical and Jazz), Recorder, Music Theory and Piano (for beginners). Theory can be taught alongside instrumental lessons or as a seperate subject. If you wish to explore Theory in a more informal way, you can try my exclusive private courses How to Read Music and Creative Composing. I also run a small, friendly ensemble for musicians of all ages. Anybody Grade 2 standard or above, who plays any Woodwind, Brass, String, Percussion and Keyboard instrument, are very welcome to attend an informal audition for Fusion Ensemble!
Tell me about your qualifications.
I have Grade 8 Clarinet, Grade 6 Music Theory and am working towards Grade 7 Piano. I am self-taught to Grade 8 standerd on Saxophone. Also B.A. Joint Honours Degree in English and Music (2.1)
What kind of experience do you have?
I have 7 years teaching experience, privately and at the Birches Head Music School and the Amadeous Music Academy. So far I have entered 33 pupils for exams through ABRSM, most of which have achieved very high pass marks with some obtaining Merits and Distinctions.
How much do you charge?
Lessons are £12 per half hour and there are discounts available if you book in blocks of 4 or more. If you book a block of 10 you also get 2 free lessons! i do not intend to raise my prices during recession. Gift vouchers are also available. Fusion Ensemble sessions cost £14 for 5 sessions (Under 18 years) and £17 for 5 sessions (Adults).
Where do you teach?
I am based permanently in Stoke-on-Trent and teach at home in Lightwood (close to Longton), convenient to get to off the A50. There is a private music room with a piano for lessons and I also have a comfortable waiting area available for use. Fusion Ensemble is at a teaching centre in Birches Head.
When are you available?
Lessons are available Mon, Thurs and Fri, 2.00pm-6.00pm, Wed, 9.00am-12.00pm.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
My current pupils are aged between 6 and 78! All ages and abilities are welcome. Learn for pleasure or take the exam route, it's up to you! If you wish to take exams I teach both the standard and the Jazz ABRSM syllabuses.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
In addition to instrumental lessons, I am able to help students with instrumental parts for their GCSE and A Level Music recital pieces. Also, if anybody is working on a composition I am very happy to assist!
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I had a part time job in a Primary School so I do have a CRB disclosure certificate.
Where and with whom did you train?
I studied Clarinet with Michael Thorley (previously Director of Music in Performance for the City Music School), from school until university. I was also a member of the City Youth Wind Orchestra for many years. (Untill I was no longer a youth!) My Degree was at The Manchester Metropolitan University, Crewe and Alsager Faculty where I studied under Grahame Shrubsole, Martin Blaine and Kevin Malone (an American composer). I am studying piano with Pauline Hardwick at present.
Tell me about some of your current students.
I have quite a mixture of students. These include an elderly gentleman learning some of the jazz tunes he has wanted to play for years, a little boy learning piano and music for the first time and two pupils who started their playing from gift voucher Birthday presents. I also teach another elderly gentleman through the exam route, proving that it is never too late to start!
Do you have a personal message for students?
Have fun with your music! Learning an instrument is a very rewarding passtime.

My Articles

Why join an ensemble?

You may be thinking: "Why should I join an ensemble? I enjoy playing for myself and am happy doing just this!" It is true, playing for yourself is extremely rewarding and should be the main reason for learning an instrument. Ensemble playing however could give you another special experience and you could enjoy yourself more than you ever...

A Wonderful, Mellow Instrument

If you are looking for an instrument that can create sounds from extremely low to extremely high, then the clarinet is for you! Please remember, though, that it takes time and patience to achieve the mellow sound so don't be disheartened if you make some squeaks! Its all part of the fun! One of the trickiest things about the clarinet is...

My Testimonials

Emma provides a thorough grounding in the basics of music and technique, is patient and encouraging, and with an interesting range of musical works for study.
- Margaret
Thank you for helping me get my Grade 1 Piano.
- Thomas

Testimonials are provided by the tutor and are not verified by The Tutor Pages

Other Tutors

Here are some other tutors that you may also be interested in: