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Mina Chivite - Violin Teacher in Fulham/ Putney

Guillermina Chivite Gold Member

West London (SW6) View on map
Last Logged In: 07 Feb 2012
Sex: Female

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Master of Music in Advanced Performance
Bachelor of Music with Honours in Performance
CRB Certificate
Metapraxis Ensemble
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Violin £35.00/hr

Classical Theory/ Composition £35.00/hr

Personal Message: I'm enthusiastic and encouraging, working with students of all ages and abilities. I incorporate theory and aural skills in my lessons, promoting a deeper understanding of music.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Violin
Music Theory
Music History and Aesthetics
Tell me about your qualifications.: MMus in Advanced Performance from the Royal College of Music
BMus (Hons) from the Royal College of Music.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have six years experience teaching children and adults, with a 100% success rate in exam and audition entries of different kinds. I have taught every grade in the ABRSM syllabus successfully, prepare students for auditions to the Junior Royal College of Music, Junior Royal Academy, Purcell School and the ABRSM Diploma in Performance.

I have teach in specialist music schools, primary, secondary and special needs schools. I coach ensembles and orchestras and participate in outreach projects for charity.

In 2009 I co-designed a music education programme to increase instrumental tuition in schools and in 2010 I co-founded Cactus Music School, which runs courses for children during school holidays as well as private tuition and adult evening classes.

I also work for London Music Masters, a charity that provides instruments and teachers to children in schools in poorer areas of London.
How much do you charge?: £35 p/h for violin and theory lessons

£25 for half an hour
Where do you teach?: I teach from my home in Fulham. Potentially, I am able to travel to students at a higher rate within Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea.
When are you available?: Flexible
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all ages and levels.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: All ABRSM grades, including ABRSM Diploma and further. Auditions for entry for specialised schools, orchestras, etc.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: I am a founding member of the Metapraxis Ensemble.
Where and with whom did you train?: Royal College of Music- BMus (Hons) and MMus in Advanced Performance, with professors Adrian Levine and Mark Messenger.

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My Testimonials

She's very happy to play now. She loves all the music you give her and enjoys practicing on her own.
- E. Cros (Parent)

I'm very happy I found you. You're such a good teacher I feel I'm learning a lot and really enjoying it.
- A. Kinnear (age 23, student)

I'm very happy with all the work you're doing with F. He really enjoys his violin lessons with you.
- Y. Maxtone-Graham (Parent)

We're done? But I want to play more!
- J. Murray (age 7, student)

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