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Nick Jones - Saxophone and Guitar Teacher in Chesham

Nick Jones Silver Member

Chesham (HP5) View on map
Last Logged In: 01 Jun 2011
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: WD

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BMus Music (Composition) 1st Class Hons
Up-to-date CRB

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Music Theory Exams £25.00/hr
Rock/Pop Guitar £25.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a freelance musician/composer/teacher and workshop facilitator who enjoys sharing my passion for music with others.
My musical tastes are varied including classical, jazz, world, electronic, funk, rock, folk, avant garde. I believe music should always be fun and I take people's tastes in music into consideration when teaching.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: My main instrument is alto saxophone though my degree is in music composition. I can also teach acoustic guitar, music theory, composition and music technology.
Tell me about your qualifications.: BMus Music Composition 1st Class Honours - Trinity College of Music
Alto saxophone Grade 8 (Trinity Board)
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been teaching saxophone and guitar privately for over a year. I frequently work with children and adults with disabilities in music and theatre workshops as well as working at community composition workshops and running music tech projects with A level students.
How much do you charge?: £15 per half hour
£25 per hour
I charge for travel if necessary.
Where do you teach?: I teach primarily at my parents house in Chesham though I am willing to travel to local areas (e.g. Amersham, Chalfonts, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth etc.) as well as places in North London that are reachable by tube.
When are you available?: I'm usually very flexible so any day and any time is a possibility!
Which ages and levels do you teach?: Sax: beginners to intermediate level (up to Grade 8 saxophone).
Guitar: beginners only, preferably those wanting to learn acoustic guitar.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I leave the decision as to whether to take an exam or not to the student, though my preference for examining boards is Trinity-Guildhall as it is very flexible for the student and offers both Jazz and standard saxophone grades. I am also happy to prepare students for ABRSM exams too.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes.
Where and with whom did you train?: While at Trinity College of Music I had guitar lessons with Dominic Ashworth and sax lessons with Mark Lockheart
Tell me about some of your current students.: My current students range from children to adults, mostly of a beginner-intermediate level.
Do you have a personal message for students?: I'm happy to offer a taster lesson for students to see if they think I am the right tutor for them and am happy to offer advice/suggestions over email if needed.
Please visit my myspace page for recordings of me playing: http://www.myspace.com/566812714

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Developing a Good Sound

Having a great sound is one of the most important assets of a good sax player. The best way to start developing ones sound is by practising long notes. When doing this you should be aiming for a clear, consistent tone that doesn’t fluctuate in pitch, wobble or crack and can be played at both the quietest and loudest of dynamics. Doing this...