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Nicola Psaila - Clarinet, Saxophone, Beginner Piano Lessons in Edinburgh

Nicola Psaila Clarinet Teacher (Edinburgh)

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  • Edinburgh (EH10) View on map
  • Last Logged In: 17 May 2012
  • Sex: Female
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  • Professional Qualification MA (Hons)
  • Professional Qualification PG Dip
  • Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check Full Enhanced CRB, PVG Cleared
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Personal Message
I love music and hope to share this with my pupils.
Which subject(s) do you teach?
Jazz theory and performance - clarinet and saxophone.
Classical clarinet.
Classical piano - beginners - intermediate.
Music theory.
Recorder.
Tell me about your qualifications.
MA (Hons)
PG Dip
Scottish Certificate in Jazz
Intermediate Jazz Piano
Grade 8 distinction and Advanced Certificate Music
What kind of experience do you have?
I have taught all ages from 5 - 65, in groups and individual lessons, including complete beginners.
How much do you charge?
£30/hour clarinet and saxophone.
£25/hour piano.
First lesson half price.
Where do you teach?
I usually teach from home though I am happy to travel to anywhere in Edinburgh at no extra charge.
When are you available?
I work flexible hours so am available daytimes and evenings.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
Beginners - advanced clarinet and saxophone
Beginners piano
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
All grades but also students do not have to work towards qualifications if they don't want to.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
yes
Where and with whom did you train?
I have a varied history of study as i began playing classical music then progressed on to jazz. I studied at the college of SienaJazz in Siena, Italy under Klaus Lessman and Feruccio Spinetti, and at St Andrews' University with Richard Ingham and Richard Michael. I am also lucky enough to be tutored regularly by Martin Speake in London, and by various other world-class musicians in workshops, short courses, and masterclasses. A few years ago I received funding from the Scottish Arts Council to attend a course hosted by the music department of The New School, New York City where i was able to study with Billy Harper, Armen Donelian, Andy McKee and Rory Stuart. Tim Richards taught me jazz piano at Goldsmith's College, London.

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Benefits of Music Practice

One of the benefits of continued music study for me is the practice of immersing yourself in something, training the mind and body to focus as absolutely as possible on what we are doing and observing the results. I think regular music practice enables us to bring this focus and reflection to all areas of our life, work, and study. In any...

My Testimonials

"Just to say how much I’m enjoying your lessons and the whole experience of learning the clarinet. Not easy, so much to learn and focus on, however, I’m fulfilling a lifetime’s musical ambition so it feels good."
- BJ, West Lothian

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