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Rachel Gorman - Violin Lessons in Richmond, Surrey

Rachel Gorman

Richmond, Surrey (TW2) View on map
Last Logged In: 09 Jan 2012
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: KT SW W

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Violin £28.00/hr
Chamber Music £28.00/hr

Music Theory Exams £28.00/hr

Personal Message: I am currently an undergraduate student at the Royal College of Music, studying principally Violin Performance. As my education has been extremely music based (I attended the Purcell School and the Junior department of the Royal College of Music for seven years) I feel confident in the fact that I am a well-rounded musician able to guide those who are willing and less experienced.

My current aims involve expanding my performance and teaching experience as these are two areas around which I will base my career. I began teaching at the age of fourteen and am comfortable teaching all ages and a wide range of abilities.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Violin
Music Theory (grades 1-8)
Chamber Music
Tell me about your qualifications.: GCSE's- 6A*s, 3As (A* in Music)
A levels- 2As, 1B (A in Music)
Grade 8 Theory- Merit
Grade 8 Violin- Distinction (146)
What kind of experience do you have?: Chamber music coaching at St James Independent School's Summer Music Course (2004-2005)
Private pupils (violin and music theory) (2008-2010)
How much do you charge?: £28/ hr
£14 per half hour.
£12 for consultation.
no travel charge. - prices remain the same for group lessons.
Where do you teach?: I would be willing and able to travel to pupil homes. I live in Twickenham and study in South Kensington so any areas no more than an hour (on public transport) away from these areas is fine.
When are you available?: Monday from 5pm.
All day Tuesday and Friday.
All day on Weekends.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: All ages from beginner to advanced (grade 8+)
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: ABRSM exams (*for violin, only if pupils ask me to prepare them for these examinations)
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: No.
Where and with whom did you train?: Royal College of usic- Prof. Yossi Zivoni

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