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Jonathan McBride - Violin Lessons in Edinburgh

Jonathan McBride Silver Member

Edinburgh (EH7) View on map
Last Logged In: 21 Feb 2012
Sex: Male
Web site: www.jonathanmcbride.eu

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MA (Hons)
MMus (RNCM)
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Violin £30.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a professional violinist and violin teacher based in Edinburgh.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Violin
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have an MA Hons in French and German from the University of Glasgow and an postgraduate MMus from the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester.
What kind of experience do you have?: I started playing the violin when I was 7 and accumulated a lot of performing experience over the years. I studied privately with Anne Shih at the Hochschule für Musik in Mainz (Germany) before doing a Masters at the Royal Northern College of Music, studying with Thelma Handy.

My orchestral experience includes playing with the Britten-Pears Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Manchester Camerata and Camerata Ireland. I've also done TV and session work, playing with artists such as Lesley Garrett, Il Divo and Phil Coulter, and recently played on the Royal Variety Performance 2011 on ITV.

I am passionate about my teaching and teach all levels, from beginner through to Diploma / University level, and taught previously for Trafford Council Music Service, Manchester.
How much do you charge?: I charge £30 per hour, although I recommend a 40 minute lesson for £20 for young children.
Where do you teach?: I teach from home in my flat in central Edinburgh, near Royal Terrace and the Playhouse Theatre.
When are you available?: My schedule is fairly flexible so just get in touch and we can discuss lesson times.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all levels, from beginner to diploma/university level.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I prepare my students for ABRSM exams if they wish to do them.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes.

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