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Lynne - Flute/ Piano Lessons in Edinburgh

Lynne Bulmer Silver Member

Edinburgh (EH9) View on map
Last Logged In: 22 May 2012
Sex: Female
Web site: www.lynnebulmer.com

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BMus (Hons)
MA in Music (with distinction), FRSM
CRB checked
British Flute Society
References are available upon request

Subjects

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Flute £30.00/hr
Classical Theory/ Composition £25.00/hr

Music Theory Exams £25.00/hr
Piano £25.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a highly qualified instrumental teacher and performer, specialising in the flute and also with many years experience as a piano teacher.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach flute to diploma level, piano to ABRSM Grade 5 level and also offer music theory to ABRSM Grade 8 level. I have 100% success rates of tutoring ABSRM exams and am also happy to coach pupils in the practical component of their Standard Grade and Higher SQA exams.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I qualified with a BMus (Hons) from Sheffield University, having passed my ABRSM Grade 8 exams on flute and piano and also my Grade 8 theory (with distinction) as a teenager. I also have an MA in Music (Open University - with distinction) and achieved my Fellow of the Royal Schools of Music diploma (flute-performing) in 2004.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been teaching flute privately and in schools (as a peripatetic woodwind teacher) for over 17 years. During that time, I have also been teaching piano and music theory privately.
How much do you charge?: I charge £30p/h for flute lessons for beginners-Grade 5 level, £35p/h for Grade 6-Diploma level; £15/£17.50 for half-hour lessons. I charge £25p/h for piano and music theory; £12.50 for half-hour lessons. I offer an initial free lesson in all 3 subjects.
Where do you teach?: I teach in student's homes in the Edinburgh area or at my flat in EH9 occasionally.
When are you available?: I teach throughout the week, during the day and early evenings. I do not usually teach at weekends but can teach during school holidays.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach flute from final year(s) of primary school (if the child is physically suited/has a flute with a curved headjoint etc.) to any age - I teach flute from beginner to ABRSM diploma level.
I teach piano from age 6 upwards to ABRSM Grade 5 level, music theory from final primary school years upwards to Grade 8 level, although I always incorporate theory in all my lessons to some degree.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I prepare students for ABRSM exams (flute to diploma level, piano to ABRSM Grade 5 level, theory to ABRSM Grade 8 level). I am also happy to help students prepare for their SQA practical exams at Standard Grade and Higher level.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes (from 2012)
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: I am a Fellow of the Royal Schools of Music and a member of the British Flute Society.
Where and with whom did you train?: I trained for my BMus (Hons) at Sheffield University, with flute lessons from Paul Chapman (Opera North). Later I trained with Stina Bisengaliev (Opera North), Catherine O'Rourke (Highland Chamber Orchestra) and for over 10 years with David Nicholson (Scottish Chamber Orchestra, RSAMD tutor). More recently I have been studying with Paul Edmund-Davies (London Symphony Orchestra), Alison Mitchell (Scottish Chamber Orchestra) and Joanna Shaw (Scottish Ballet). I have also participated in masterclasses with William Bennett.
Tell me about some of your current students.: Among my current students are an 8 year-old beginner pianist who is learning for fun, an adult flautist returning to the flute and a 24 year-old flautist studying for her ABRSM Grade 6 practical.
Do you have a personal message for students?: I am a friendly and enthusiastic teacher and expect my pupils to work hard for me, even if they are not studying for a specific exam.

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Lynne is a wonderful teacher: friendly, patient and dedicated. I got in touch with her after teaching myself on and off for a year or so. She quickly tailored her teaching to my level. Each lesson was a pleasure and I would have no hesitation recommending her.
- Peter Webster (piano)

I am delighted to have Lynne as my tutor and feel privileged to have found her. She is kind, considerate, encouraging and inspiring and I am making good progress. As I work full-time, the fact that Lynne travels to me is also a plus factor.
- Catherine Clephane (flute)

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