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Laurie - Violin & Viola/ Piano Lessons in Deptford/ New Cross/ Wimbledon/ SE London

Laurie Collingwood Gold Member

Deptford/ New Cross (SE8) View on map
Last Logged In: 01 May 2012
Sex: Male

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BMus (Hons) Trinity College of Music
Enhanced CRB Disclosure
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Violin £30.00/hr
Chamber Music £30.00/hr
Music Theory Exams £30.00/hr

Musicianship £30.00/hr
Piano £30.00/hr
Viola £30.00/hr

Personal Message: Tutor of violin, viola and piano.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Violin, Viola, Piano, Theory, Musicianship and Chamber Music.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I began studying violin aged five, piano at seven and viola at nine. From the age of ten I attended St Mary's Music School, achieving distinctions at Grade 8 in both viola and piano before embarking on an honours degree at Trinity College of Music. On top of a degree, I won four prizes for chamber music with my quartet.
What kind of experience do you have?: Since leaving Trinity College of Music I have tutored privately and on behalf of Merton Music Foundation.
How much do you charge?: I charge £30 per hour.
Where do you teach?: I teach at my home and at students' houses. Currently I travel to Wimbledon, Shoreditch and Fulham each week to teach but can travel to anywhere within London.
When are you available?: During the week I teach children as early as possible after the school day ends and adults after work in the early evening. I also teach on a Sunday afternoon.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: All ages and abilities.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: ABRSM Exams. But exams are not for everyone.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes. I have an Enhanced CRB Disclosure certificate and will bring it to the first lesson.

My Articles

Viola: When to start, and other issues of size

My son/daughter plays a 1/2 size violin, should we wait until he/she can play a full size violin before starting viola? Probably a good rule. I did not wait but I did have some terrible converted violins before I got my first proper viola which was only a little bigger than a full size violin. It depends on a lot of things. I was nine and had...