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Jihyun - Flute/ Piano Lessons in West London/ Ravenscourt Pk/ Shepherds Bush/ Hammersmith

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Ravenscourt Park (W12) View on map
Last Logged In: 30 Apr 2012
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: EC KT NW SW WC

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BMus1, Royal College of Music

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Flute £30.00/hr
Music Theory Exams £20.00/hr

Piano £20.00/hr

Personal Message: My name is Jihyun Chang and I am studying at the Royal College of Music. I'm an experienced and friendly flute and piano teacher based in London. I welcome pupils of all ages and abilities.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach classical flute, piano and music theory grades 1-5.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I am post grade 8 /diploma standard on flute and have attained grade 8 flute with distinction and passed DipABRSM. I currently am a student at the Royal College of Music.
What kind of experience do you have?: I was a student at the Chetham's School of Music in Manchester for 5 years and at Chetham’s, I had numerous performance opportunities, as well as competition experiences with the British Flute Society, National Flute Association in America and at regional level. For chamber music experiences, i have played in RCM Philharmonic Orchestra, Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia Orchestra, Wind ensemble, Flute quartet, Flute trio, Wind Quintet, Wind dectet and duet with a guitar. Iw as in the National Youth Chamber Orchestra of Great Britain for two years, directed by Christopher Hirons. From NYCO, I was selected to play with the Aurora Orchestra at the BBC proms conducted by Nicolas Collon.
How much do you charge?: I charge Flute £30.00/hr Music Theory Exams £20.00/hr Piano £25.00/hr I am happy to travel but at a potential extra cost to cover expenses.
Where do you teach?: I am based in West London. I am happy to travel to students' places within Zone 1 and 2 without any extra travelling charge. For Zone 3 and beyond an additional small fee to cover the travel cost will be added. My closest tube station is Ravenscourt park or Shepherds Bush.
When are you available?: I can teach mostly during the day time and evenings (both weekdays and weekends). My free times are quite flexible depending on the performance and rehearsal engagements I have.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach flute at all levels and to all standards. I love to teach any ability from absolute beginner to grade 8 standard. I only teach piano and Music theory from absolute beginner to grade 5 standard.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: For flute, piano, music theory. ABRSM Exams Trinity/Guildhall Exams London College of Music Exams
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: No
Where and with whom did you train?: My first teacher was Min Park who was a pupil at Chetham’s School of Music and graduated from The Curtis Institute of Music and Royal College of Music. I studied with Linda Verrier for 5 years at chethams and now in her 1st year at Royal College of Music, studying with Katie Bedford. I have attended master classes with Rachel Brown, Katherine Bryan, Simon Channing, Paul Edmund-Davies, Marc Grauwels, Jamie Martin, Mike Mower, Andrea Oliva and Ransom Wilson etc. I also attended a few music courses called ‘Seoul International Music Festival’, ‘Flute Kitchen’ and had classes with Paul Edmund-Davies, Elizabeth Buck and Greg Pattillo.In Canada, I attended a summer course ‘Domaine Forget’, where I had a masterclass with Emmanuel Pahud and studied with Marie-Andre Benny and Denis Bluteau.
Do you have a personal message for students?: I am a young friendly, enthusiastic and approachable teacher who loves teaching students from all ages and abilities. Whatever level I am teaching at I aim to make lessons enjoyable, valuable and fun :)

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Breathing control

In my opinion, breathing control is the first thing to learn before the pupil learns how to make sounds on the flute because it is the essential basis of flute playing. When the breathing is correct, it becomes easier to make a good flute sound and use more support from diaphragm. To breathe correctly, the posture needs to be correct. If you...