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Professional Trombone Teacher in Surbiton

Rob Collinson Gold Member

Surbiton (KT5) View on map
Last Logged In: 14 Apr 2012
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: SM SW TW

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BMus(Hons) 2:1 Guildhall School of Music and Drama
PgDip(Distinction) Royal Academy of Music
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Trombone £30.00/hr
Euphonium £30.00/hr

Music Theory Exams £30.00/hr
Tuba £30.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a professional bass and tenor trombone player and brass teacher. I regularly play with many of the top orchestras in the UK and abroad.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach tenor trombone, bass trombone, euphonium and tuba and can demonstrate on them all. I also teach theory of music.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have a BMus(Hons) 2:1 from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and a PgDip (Distinction) from the Royal Academy of Music.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have many years teaching experience teaching all ages and abilities. I am currently the lower brass teacher at St. George College, Weybridge and brass teacher for Dagenham and Barking Community Music Service. Recently I was the bass trombone teacher at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and I used to be the lower brass teacher for the Merton Music Foundation. I have taken workshops and masterclasses in many places including for Derbyshire Music Service and the music conservatoire in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
How much do you charge?: I charge £30 per hour and this includes my travel.
Where do you teach?: I live in Surbiton and am happy to teach in Kingston, Twickenham, Richmond, South West London and parts of Surrey. I can travel to the students house or they can come to me for lessons during the day.
When are you available?: I have a very flexible schedule and am willing to try and make myself available whenever is best for the student.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all ages and all levels.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I can prepare students for the ABRSM or Trinity-Guildhall exams. I can also prepare students for auditions. However, if the pupil isn't interested in taking exams this is also fine.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes

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One important aspect of practising for any brass player is that of mentally practising the notes before playing them. It is always a good idea to try and play the notes in your head before attempting to play them out loud. This will ensure that the first time you play the music it will be considerably better than if you hadn't mentally...