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Radhika de Saram - Violin, Piano and Recorder Lessons in Hampstead, North London

Radhika de Saram

Hampstead (NW3) View on map
Last Logged In: 18 Mar 2012
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: N W WC

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Violin £30.00/hr
Chamber Music £30.00/hr
Music Theory Exams £30.00/hr

Piano £30.00/hr
Recorder £30.00/hr

Personal Message: My main goal as a teacher is to motivate my pupils in a relaxed but focused environment and guide them in developing their own musical style. Although in order to progress and improve to one's best ability, discipline is important, I believe that the key ingredient to playing music is having fun and enjoying it! Anybody is welcome, whatever age or ability.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach Violin, Piano, Recorder and Theory.
Tell me about your qualifications.: Grade 8 distinction Violin and Recorder. Completed courses at the Royal Academy of Music.
What kind of experience do you have?: In addition to teaching, I have much experience in performing both as a soloist and as part of a string quartet. I have played in venues such as the Barbican Foyer, Beckley Chamber Music festival in Peasmarsh and at the Garden Court Barristers' Chambers of Lincoln's Inn. I also take part in cruises, recently returning from one which took me to Portugal and the Canaries where I performed as part of a string quartet in a recital.
How much do you charge?: I offer a free consultation lesson. My usual fee is £30 per hour or £25 for 45 minutes. I do not charge extra fees for travel.
Where do you teach?: I teach at home and at students' homes. I am happy to travel out to Camden, Belsize Park, Golders Green, Mill Hill, Edgware, Swiss Cottage, Kings Cross, Edgware, Mill Hill, Richmond, Kew, Twickenham, East Finchley, Finchley Central, Highgate, Archway and Central London.
When are you available?: I am available during weekdays/evenings and also the weekend. I am also available during school holidays.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach students of all ages and ability levels.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: up to ABRSM Grade 8.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: No.
Where and with whom did you train?: Musicians I have been fortunate enough to have studied with include Igor Petrushevski, Matthew Souter, Maciej Rakowski and Yumi Sasaki.

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