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Patrick Davies - Clarinet Lessons/ GCSE Music Tuition in Birmingham

Patrick Davies Gold Member

Birmingham (B16) View on map
Last Logged In: 28 Apr 2012
Sex: Male

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Clarinet £25.00/hr
A-level Music £20.00/hr
Classical Saxophone £25.00/hr

GCSE Music £20.00/hr
Music Theory Exams £20.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a private clarinet, saxophone and academic music teacher based in Birmingham; I have studied music all my life and thoroughly enjoy sharing what I have learnt with others.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach clarinet, saxophone and music theory, often to prepare for Associated Board exams. I also offer private tutoring for GCSE music for those who feel they need help to keep up in school, or who want to develop a broader knowledge and understanding of the subject in order to persue it at A-level and/or university level.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I graduated with honours from Manchester University, attaining a 2:1 in music (specialising in performance). I then read for a PgDip at Birmingham Conservatoire.
What kind of experience do you have?: I am formally trained in performance, composition, harmony & counterpoint, orchestration, musical theory, history, analysis & aesthetics.

I have experience teaching both adults and children at all levels privately.
How much do you charge?: £25 per hour / £15 per half hour for clarinet or saxophone lessons.
£20 per hour / £10 per half hour for theory & school exam tutoring.

I also offer a free initial consultation lesson to anybody interested in studying with me.
Where do you teach?: I normally teach from my home in Birmingham just on the edge of the city centre, though I am willing to travel to students' houses if it fits in with my schedule.
When are you available?: My hours are entirely flexible. Some pupils come at a regularly time once a week or fortnight, others prefer to arrange each lesson individually to suit their timetable.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all ages and levels, from beginner up to post-grade 8 standards.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I can prepare students for graded music exams or for school exams at GCSE or A-level, although some people are happier to learn without the pressure of exams.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: I do not have a CRB certifcate as checks are not easily available to freelance private tutors. I am happy for parents to sit in on lessons (in fact many rather enjoy it).
Where and with whom did you train?: I was taught by Tim Spencer and Kevin Banks (Bournemouth Symphony) in Bournemouth. I then studied at Manchester University under Mark Jordan (BBC Philharmonic Orchestra) and subsequently with Tim Lines (freelance) at Birmingham Conservatoire. I have played in masterclasses with Tony Pay, Paolo de Gaspari and Robert Plane.

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