Personal Information:Last Logged In: 26 Mar 2009

Name: Alex Taylor
Sex: Male
Web site: www.myspace.com/thecerber...
Tutoring base: GL5 (Gloucester) 
Can Travel To: BA  BS  

Subjects:

• Folk/Jazz Violin £25.00/hr
• Jazz Theory/ Composition £25.00/hr
• Violin £25.00/hr

Interview:

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I mainly teach classical violin from beginner to advanced standard, but I also teach folk fiddle styles, and more modern improvisation techniques - usually for older students who are interested in playing in bands or creating their own music.

How much do you charge?
I charge £25 per individual hour, however a £25 discount is available for students wishing to book sessions in blocks of 5 weekly lessons for £100.

Where do you teach?
I teach from home in Stroud, but I have a car and I'm happy to travel to students around Gloucestershire, Bath and Bristol.

When are you available?
I am available to teach every afternoon of the week except Sundays. However, if this is not convenient I can possibly arrange night classes also.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
Beginner to advanced levels, up to grade 8 classical - 5 yrs upwards.

Do you have a CRB disclosure certificate?
I currently hold hold a police check certificate for Australia and am in the process of obtaining my CRB check for the UK.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I have completed my grades in the AMEB classical system up to Associate of Music level, and I hold a Bachelor of Music with Honours from the University of Southern Queensland (Australia).

Where and with whom did you train?
My teacher's name was Andrew Lorenze, known in Australia for his solo and chamber ensemble music.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have taught privately since I was at university in 1997, and more recently I taught at a private music school in Melbourne (references available). Since moving to England I have started teaching again from home.

Tell me about some of your current students.
I have a diverse range of students at the moment. Although all are beginner, I am teaching an 8 year old, a 13 year old who is interested in developing her folk technique, a 45 year old who just wants to play for fun, and a 20 year old who is keen to be able to play her own music in bands when she is good enough.

Do you have a personal message for students?
I have always taken the view that the best results for learning can be achieved in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Articles:

Improvisation and the Modern Musician
Subject: Folk/Jazz Violin
Topic: subject description
Created: 23/03/2009

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