BA (Hons) Music
PG Diploma (Performance) GTCM
Musicians Answering Service
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I am an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher of brass instruments. I can help you get exactly what you want out of your musical pursuits.

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I specialize in classical trumpet. This can range from Orchestral playing through to chamber groups (quintets for example) to solo works. On top of this I can teach commercial trumpet playing such as function band playing to show work. I can also teach Jazz and jazz theory at beginner level.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I studied at the University of Chichester for a BA (Hons) in Music (2:1) and at Trinity College of Music for a Postgraduate Diploma in trumpet performance.

What kind of experience do you have?
As a trumpet player I have experience working freelance in many different styles and musical environments. I have worked with many orchestras and chamber groups throughout London. I also regularly work in pits for amateur-dramatics companies and play at weddings and events with function bands. I co-manage a successful quintet and would be quite comfortable coaching any similar groups.

Teaching experience ranges from students at a local prep school to private tuition from young to adult and group lessons.

How much do you charge?
I charge £30 per hour on a one-to-one basis. Lessons of 30 mins can be arranged for £15 if in a nearby location. I am more than happy to give a free consultation lesson as I understand that finding the right teacher is essential, although I would ask that travel costs were covered for this. Please feel free to contact me with any enquires for any special concessions for group lessons or special circumstances.

Where do you teach?
I live in Greenwich SE London. I teach at students' homes unless there are circumstances preventing this. In that case alternative arrangements can be made.

When are you available?
I am very flexible and will strive to be available at the most convenient time for the student.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach students at any age, up to university level.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I can prepare students for any musical grade they wish to complete; practical or theory. I am most experience with the ABRSM. I can also advise and prepare students for college or university auditions.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I have previously been CRB checked at an independent school I work at.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
My diary is MAS (Musicians Answering Service).

Where and with whom did you train?
I trained at Trinity College of Music with Brian Thomson (RPO). Previous teachers have included trumpet virtuoso Mark Bennet, Paul Archibald and Henry Lowther.

Tell me about some of your current students.
I have an broad range of students, different ages and different experience levels. I enjoy working with them all and am proud of all there achievements.

Do you have a personal message for students?
I believe that learning to play a musical instrument is a skill that will stay with you all your life and in return for your diligence and dedication will give you endless rewards. I also firmly believe that it is a very personal journey, with this in mind I can assure students that I will tailor lessons to the needs of the individual so that every student can get out of it what he/ she wants and learn a skill that will stay with them forever.