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Matthew Linley - Drum Kit, Composition, A-level/GCSE Music Tuition in Central/ East London

Matthew Linley Silver Member

East London (E11) View on map
Last Logged In: 18 May 2012
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: EC EN IG N SE

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A-level Music £30.00/hr
Classical Theory/ Composition £30.00/hr
Drum Kit £30.00/hr

GCSE Music £30.00/hr
Music Theory Exams £30.00/hr
Piano £30.00/hr

Personal Message: Drummer, pianist and classically-trained composer based in East London. I enjoy passing on the musical experience I have to all ages/levels and believe teaching should be fun and creative!
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach Drumkit and Music Composition/theory to all levels and abilities. I also teach Piano from beginner to intermediate level.
Tell me about your qualifications.: MA in Music from Oriel College, Oxford University
MMUS (composition) from Goldsmiths College, London University.
What kind of experience do you have?: As a teacher I have over 15 years experience working privately as well as in schools and colleges. As a performer I have 25 years experience playing drums in many different contexts. I currently play drums and keyboards in my own band (for which I also compose and produce all the music), as well as in several other groups.
How much do you charge?: I charge £25 per hour for most subjects (excluding A level music). Travel expenses may be needed if the distance is far.
Where do you teach?: I mostly teach at home in Leytonstone or locally in Walthamstow and Wanstead, but can travel within east or Central London - Waltham Forest, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Redbridge etc
When are you available?: I am available all day up to 6pm.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all ages and abilities.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: Trinity, Guildhall, ABRSM, Rock School, GCSE and A LEVEL
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: I am CRB checked. I am also happy for parents to sit in during lessons.
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.: I am happy to discuss alternative teaching arrangements that suit the student.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: PRS/ MCPS

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Playing with other musicians

I like to emphasise the importance of playing with other musicians as soon as possible when teaching drums. Not only is making music in a group a lot of fun; but it also teaches the drummer vey quickly what their principal role is: keeping time! This can be practised by playing along to songs on an Ipod or a click, but nothing beats having to...