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Paul Beckett - Violin/ Viola Lessons in Manchester

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Manchester (M14) View on map
Last Logged In: 10 May 2012
Sex: Male

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Bmus (Hons)
Pgdip

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Violin £25.00/hr

Viola £25.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a Viola player currently studying for a PGdip at the RNCM. I was educated at Chethams School Of Musics and Royal Northern College of music achieving an upper class degree.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach classical violin and viola to pupils of all ages and standards.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have an upper class Bmus with honours and am currently studying for a PGdip at the RNCM.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have taught a wide range of pupils from beginners to as high as grade 8. I have also taught a range of students from the age of 7 to as old as 60, it's never too late to learn! I often work with small groups of children with up to 5 in a class, and also have given lessons in Baroque violin and viola playing. As a performer i specialise in chamber music and orchestral performance working with ensembles like Opera North
How much do you charge?: I charge £25 an hour and £12 for half an hour
Where do you teach?: I can teach at my home in Fallowfield but I'm able to travel and teach at your home if more convenient.
When are you available?: I am available to teach throughout the week as well as weekends. I'm generally available all day.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach pupils of all ages and standards. Everyone is welcome whether you want to learn seriously or just for fun.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: No, but I can get one if requested.
Tell me about some of your current students.: To give an example of the wide range of my students, I teacher a doctor the baroque violin and viola. A passionate elderly beginner Jewish folk melodies on the violin. A group of 3 brothers aged 13 to 15 and a 19 year old student learning music for the first time.
Do you have a personal message for students?: My approach to teaching is flexible to the age group and standard of the pupil.

Young children who are beginners will be taught the parts of a violin (or viola,) how to look after their instrument and will learn music through recognisable nursery rhymes and easy to remember simple melodies.

In group lessons, children have the opportunity to work together and help each other develop as well as play pieces together and learn to work in a chamber music environment.

Intermediate and Advanced level students can work towards ABRSM grades if that's what they wish to achieve. Or I can help to develop technique and musicianship through scales, studies and pieces which work with each pupils own personal ability.

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