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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach piano, violin and music theory up to grade 5.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I have a Grade 7 distinction in ABRSM pianoforte and am currently working towards my Grade 8. I am grade 8 standard on the the violin and have Grade 5 theory of music.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have many years experience of playing piano and violin for my own pleasure and several years of teaching experience. At school and college I played violin in the Somerset County Youth Orchestra then went on to join the Somerset County Orchestra. I have for some years now sang soprano with the Somerset Chamber Choir and have both played and sang at Wells Cathedral on numerous occasions. I have done session work on violin with a number of bands and singer-songwriters based in London. Currently I play violin in folk-pop band 6 Day Riot.

How much do you charge?
I charge a base rate of £30 per hour and £18 for 30 minutes. I charge extra for travel outside of my local area.

Where do you teach?
I travel to teach you in the comfort of your own home. I cover Sutton, Cheam, South Croydon, East Croydon, Sanderstead, Purley Oaks, Kenley, Thornton Heath, Selhurst, Selsdon area.

When are you available?
I'm available during the week and the occasional weekend.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach beginners and intermediates of any age.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I prepare students for the ABRSM exams. These go from Grade 1-8. To date every pupil I have entered for these exams has achieved a merit or above. I am pretty flexible with my lessons so if a student is more interested in jazz, rock or popular musicals then I prepare lessons accordingly. Everyone is individual and has their own particular tastes.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes

Where and with whom did you train?
I learnt classical piano from the age of 9. On the violin I started off learning Suzuki violin method from age 10, moving into more classically taught lessons as I got older. The Suzuki violin method is good for enhancing memory, playing by ear and general musicality however it does have the disadvantage of not preparing students for sight-reading, scales and orchestra playing.