BMus, Goldsmiths College, University of London, ATCL Level 4 Associate Diploma in Music Practice (Distinction)
PGDip, Royal College of Music (currently studying for MComp)
Royal College of Music, Access to Music
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Personal Message

Please contact Gabrielle at sayhello@gabrielleamelia.com on 07912 846357 for further information.
More information can also be found at www.gabrielleamelia.com

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
Piano , Composition, Music Theory, Aural

Tell me about your qualifications.
PG Dip (Postgraduate Diploma) in Composition for Screen (Royal College of Music, 2011)
BMus Hons 2:1 (Goldsmiths College, University of London, 2009)
Distinction, ATCL Level 4 Associate Diploma in Music Practice (Trinity College of Music, 2006)
Michael Kamen Award for Media Composition (Sibelius and Sandra Kamen, 2006)

Music, Theatre Studies and English A Level (A, B, B)

What kind of experience do you have?
I have performed at 'The Snape Maltings', 'The Spitz', 'The Mermaid Theatre', 'The Royal Albert Hall', 'Kings College Cambridge', 'St. Paul's Cathedral' and 'York Minster Cathedral'. I have had my own compositions performed at BAFTA, 'The Spitz', and 'Watford Colosseum'. I have collaborated with a huge variety of musicians in both classical and popular genres of music.

I worked for Access to Music for five years as their 'Summer Band Factory Coordinator' coordinating and teaching on their residential music summer school. The summer school was for students aged 11 - 18 and focused on composition and performance. I have worked as an assistant to the Musical Director of West End Musical "Desperately Seeking Susan" and Library Assistant to the Music Library at the Royal Opera House.

How much do you charge?
1 hour (weekly)
£30.00

45 mins (weekly)
£25.00

30 mins (weekly)
£18

All of my rates include travel and where weekly will run at a minimum of 10 lessons per term.

I offer introductory 30 minute consultation lessons at a reduced rate of £10.00, for a meet and greet to discuss personal aims and objectives.

Where do you teach?
I travel to pupils' houses in the following areas.

SE10 - Greenwich, Charlton, Eltham, Blackheath.
SE16 - Rotherhithe, Surrey Quays, Canada Water, Bermondsey

ME2 - Rochester (Fridays from September)

If your area is not listed here please do not hesitate to contact me as I may be willing to travel to you.

When are you available?
Weekday afternoon/evenings - Monday, Thursday (15:30 - 20:00) Wednesday (15:30 - 18:00) and Saturday mornings (09:30 - 14:30).

I currently have an available lesson on a Wednesday early evening in the Rotherhithe/Surrey Quays/Canada Water area.

Please ring 07912 846357 for further details.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
Children from beginner level - intermediate (4 years and over).
Adults from beginner level - intermediate.

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

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
Royal College of Music
Access to Music - Summer Band Factory

Where and with whom did you train?
David McBride, Alexis Ffrench, Mark Lockheart, David Burnand, Francis Shaw, Joseph Horovitz, Vasco Hexel.

Tell me about some of your current students.
My pupils range from 4 years of age to adults and are a complete mixture of abilities.
Some of my pupils are preparing for examinations and others are playing for fun!

Do you have a personal message for students?
I am a very patient teacher that enjoys working with enthusiastic students. I have a broad range of musical interests and so I will not restrict students in the repertoire they play. I am creative and make sure all my lessons for children are fun and interactive. Please click on my website link to find out more.