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Felicity Gorst - Saxophone/ Clarinet/ Improvisation Lessons in Brixton/ South London

Felicity Gorst

Brixton (SW9) View on map
Last Logged In: 26 Sep 2011
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: SE WC

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Saxophone £30.00/hr

Clarinet £30.00/hr

Personal Message: I am an enthusiastic teacher and performer. All ages and abilities welcome for grades or just for fun! I am able to provide tuition within both jazz and classical genres and am willing to travel.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Saxophone (all styles), Clarinet, Music theory and improvisation.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have a BMus (Hons) Saxophone Performance 2:1 degree from Birmingham Conservatoire. I took specialist saxophone tuition in both jazz and classical styles and performed in numerous ensembles.
What kind of experience do you have?: For the past three years I have performed world wide in various Show Bands on board P&O and Celebrity Cruise Liners. My job included backing cabaret artists, production shows and featured big band/jazz sets. I am now settled in London.
I perform with my own jazz ensemble 'The Fliss Gorst Quartet' at various functions and events and have played with many Westcountry based function and jazz bands over the years.
Whilst in Birmingham I was a member of the 'National Saxophone Choir' for three years and performed in function and pit bands around the city.
I have experience teaching saxophone, piano, clarinet and music theory as well as jazz improvisation. I have also led children's music workshops/group lessons.
How much do you charge?: 30 pounds per hour
15 pounds per half hour

An extra 5 pound charge for travelling to you.
Where do you teach?: Brixton and surrounding areas. I am willing to travel depending on the location.
When are you available?: Feel free to call to discuss availability.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: All ages, all levels welcome!
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: ABRSM Grades 1-8
Jazz Grades
Diplomas
Or just for fun!
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes.
Do you have a personal message for students?: I am friendly, enthusiastic and love music. I feel that a good teacher is very important to pupils and I have been very lucky to have had inspiring music teachers in the past. I aim to pass on my enthusiasm and knowledge for the subject to my students.

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