FLCM, LLCM
PGCert
Fellow of the London College of Music
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Natalie Charles FLCM, LLCM, PGcert. Fellow of the London College of Music (Highest attainable qualification in Piano Forte), 15 years experience. Female teacher with friendly, modern, confidence giving approach.

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Piano grades 1 to 8 and diploma level. Theory grades 1 to 5.

Tell me about your qualifications.
FLCM ( Fellow of the London College of Music) LLCM (Licentiateship of the London College of Music) PGCERT (Post Graduate of the London College of Music).

What kind of experience do you have?
15 years experience teaching all ages from 5 up to retired. Concert pianist, played in Fairfield Halls, Purcell Rooms and the Royal Festival Hall.

How much do you charge?
£34 per hour.

Where do you teach?
I only teach from my home. I live in Bromley and very near to Hayes, Orpington, Petts Wood, Chislehurst, Beckenham, Shortlands, Sevenoaks and Chealsfield.

When are you available?
All days of the week, from 9.30 am till 7.30 pm apart from Sunday. Available during term time and school holidays.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all levels from beginner to advanced. Grades 1 to 8 and Diplomas in Piano Forte and Grades 1 to 5 in Music Theory. All the exams I prepare students for are the mostly widely reconised worldwide qualification, The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
Grades 1 to 8 and Diplomas in Piano Forte . Grades 1 to 5 in Music Theory.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
None.

Where and with whom did you train?
London College of Music under the tuition of famous music critic Bryce Morrison and earlier years from 6 years of age, I studied with Concert Pianist Yuriko Maurakami.

Tell me about some of your current students.
I have students that have began learning the Piano with me at a very early age, who I have now succesfully got in to music colleges across London. All achieving grades 1 to 8 with me plus Grade 1 to 5 Music Theory which is mandatory in order to continue to Grades 6 to 8.

Do you have a personal message for students?
If you have always dreamed of playing piano no matter what age, give it a go! I have many retired students, who are now fulfilling their dreams of playing and are enjoying immensly. Some students are just playing for fun, and others pushing for the grade!