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Jeffrey Whitton - Piano and Clarinet Teacher in Balham, SW London

Jeffrey Whitton

Balham, London (SW12) View on map
Last Logged In: 19 May 2012
Sex: Male

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Piano £32.00/hr
Clarinet £32.00/hr

Flute £32.00/hr
Music Theory Exams £32.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a professional teacher who has been teaching for many years in South West London and am author of the book The Art of Practising the Piano (Stainer and Bell, 1993).
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach piano and theory to Grade 8 level and clarinet and flute to Grade 5 level.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have a BA degree and Masters degree in Music. I also hold an LTCL diploma in piano teaching and LRSM diploma in clarinet teaching.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been a member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians since about 1986 and have taught children and adults privately at all levels since then. I have lectured on the subject of practising, composed educational music, including An Alphabet of Piano Pieces, and have examined for The Guildhall School of Music. I am author of the book The Art of Practising the Piano published by Stainer and Bell (1993) which is still one of the most extensive works on the subject. I also run an organisation called EduStage which was set up to teach young people the skills involved in musical theatre. (See My Media where there are examples taken from musicals I wrote for my summer schools: for children at Sutton and teenagers at Nottingham.)
How much do you charge?: I charge 16.00 per half hour and 32.00 per hour arranged in series of 10 lessons but will offer a free introductory lesson without any obligation to continue. Please also enquire about sibling discounts.
Where do you teach?: I teach from home, close to Balham mainline (10 minutes from Victoria) and underground stations (Northern line) in SW London. Balham is situated close to Tooting and Clapham in Wandsworth.
When are you available?: I am available weekday afternoons and early evening.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach children from the age of 7 upwards from beginners to advanced (Piano) or beginners to intermediate (Clarinet and Flute). I also teach adults who have availability to come for lessons during the day or early evening.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: ABRSM Prep test and Grades 1 to 8
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: I have been CRB checked and have evidence to show this.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: Incorporated Sociey of Musicians
Tell me about some of your current students.: My current students range from complete beginners to advanced post Grade 8. They are either learning for pleasure or working towards a Grade exam. One of my previous students is currently reading music at Cambridge University and another is studying for a Masters degree at the Royal Academy of Music.
Do you have a personal message for students?: I enjoy teaching beginners so that I can start them off in a way that they will develop a love of music and not acquire bad habits that have to be changed later. Whatever level I am teaching at I aim to make lessons enjoyable, valuable and fun.

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Piano Exams - A Guide to Preparation

The day the piano exam arrives can be a very frightening moment. Whether you are seven or seventy, the prospect of going in to face an examiner can be daunting. The piano exam, however, need not be a terrifying experience and in this article I would like to outline a few hints that may help you if you are planning to take one. Spend time...

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