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Peter Edwards - Piano/ Jazz Piano/ Sibelius/ Composition Lessons in Harrow, NW London

Peter Edwards Silver Member

Harrow, Middlesex (HA3) View on map
Last Logged In: 17 Jan 2012
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: NW W

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Mmus Jazz (Trinity College of Music)
Musicians Union

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Jazz Piano £35.00/hr
Jazz Theory/ Composition £35.00/hr

Music Workshops £35.00/hr
Piano £35.00/hr

Personal Message: My method of teaching is about building confidence at the piano. Giving students the skills to teach themselves over time is key to a lifetime of music making.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Jazz piano
Jazz theory
Classical Piano ABRSM
Classical Theory ABRSM Grades 1-5
Composition and Arranging for small and large ensemble
Use of notation Software "Sibelius" for composers and arrangers
Tell me about your qualifications.: Mmus Jazz (Masters)
ABRSM Grade 8 Classical Piano
Development Award 2011 from The Musicians Bevelovent Fund
What kind of experience do you have?: I am a professional jazz musician, arranger and musical director. I have my own trio, work with artists such as Soweto Kinch, Denys Baptiste, Gary Crosby, Nicola Emmanuelle, Zara Mcfarlane, Abram Wilson and direct the Nu Civilisation Orchestra based at the Southbank Centre, London. I have led workshops for Tomorrow's Warriors artist development programme covering jazz history, improvisation skills, ensemble playing, performance skills.
How much do you charge?: £35 per hour
Where do you teach?: I teach at my home in Harrow. I will travel to give lessons but a travel expense will be included in the final price.
When are you available?: I'm available most weekdays (daytime/evening) and some weekends (daytime)
Which ages and levels do you teach?: All ages and levels
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: Musicians Union
Where and with whom did you train?: Trinity College of Music under tutorage of Andrea Vicari, Liam Noble, Nick Weldon and Simon Purcell
Advanced studies in classical Piano under Miss Jean Anderson (FRSM/LRSM)

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On listening

Having strong listening skills is crucial to any successful musical performance whether you are playing solo, accompanying or playing with a rhythm section. The musicians with the best ears can play or improvise to the moment, will give other musicians space to interact and will find new ways to keep music making fresh and vital. There are...