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Laura Lawrence - Cello Lessons in Chiswick, West London

Laura Lawrence

Chiswick, London (W4) View on map
Last Logged In: 16 Apr 2012
Sex: Female

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Cello £35.00/hr

Personal Message: I am an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced cello teacher based in Chiswick, west London.

I am very keen to demystify the art of cello playing and disprove the popular myth that playing a musical instrument is incredibly difficult. The cello is an instrument very much in tune with our natural physicality and how we use our weight and my aim is to help her students develop the aural, physical and creative skills that will allow them to play with enjoyment, ease and with the minimum of tension and worry. For this reason I am keen to encourage not only young players but also adult students who tend to worry more than most.

Under my performing name (Laura Moody) I have a successful performing career and am known for being a particularly diverse and adventurous musician embracing many musical genres. As a member of the acclaimed string quartet Elysian Quartet I have coached chamber music and run workshops at Dartington International Summer School, The Orpheus Centre and indeed everywhere from primary schools to universities all over the country. I am an honorary fellow of the University of Liverpool.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Cello - classical and contemporary styles
Improvisation
Chamber Music
Tell me about your qualifications.: Advanced Diploma in Cello Performance - Trinity College of Music
BA Hons (1st class) in Music - University of York
What kind of experience do you have?: For more than ten years I have taught cello students of all levels from beginner to advanced and all ages from 6 to over 60. As well as teaching privately I have also held teaching posts at Goldsmiths College, Blackheath Conservatoire, Saint Cecilia's School and Wandsworth Junior Centre for Young Musicians.
How much do you charge?: I always offer a free consultation lesson
I charge £25 for a 40 minute lesson or £35 for an hour
Where do you teach?: I can teach at home or can visit the student's home for a slightly higher rate.
When are you available?: I am available most weekdays and some weekends and am able to be very flexible in scheduling lessons
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all ages and levels.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I can prepare and enter students for ABRSM exams.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes I am CRB checked
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: Musicians Union

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Cello Practice FAQs for Parents

How long should my child practise for? This very much depends on how old they are, how ambitious they are with their cello playing and how much time they have. My general advice would be 15 mins a day going up to 30 - 40 mins by grade 4/5. For those very passionate about cello playing and ambitious to develop faster I would advise increasing...