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Robert Martin - Violin Lessons in Portsmouth, Hants

Robert Martin

Portsmouth (PO6) View on map
Last Logged In: 17 Mar 2012
Sex: Male

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Violin £30.00/hr

Viola £30.00/hr

Personal Message: I have recently moved to Portsmouth from Somerset and have vacancies for violin pupils. I have a wealth of experience as a teacher and freelance violnist. After graduating from the RNCM I joined the Regimental Band of Her Majesty's Scots Guards during which time I led the orchestra. Since leaving the army I continued freelance playing. but have devoted most of my time to teaching violin in schools and become a qualified Suzuki violin teacher and so am happy to teach from age three to seventy. I respect my pupils and tailor my tuition to their individual needs.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach the Violin and Viola.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I am a Graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music and a qualified Suzuki violin teacher, level 3.
What kind of experience do you have?: Playing: I was orchestral leader for the Scots Guards and since leaving the army have continued freelance playing and leading local orchestras.
Teaching: I have 20 years experience teaching both in schools and privately.
How much do you charge?: I charge £30 per hour and pro rata for shorter lessons. Children under the age of 6 would normally have a lesson of 20 minutes, with longer lessons as the concentration span developes. Ideally I teach adults for an hour weekly but am happy to give 45 or 30 minute lessons or 1 hour fortnightly.
Where do you teach?: Normally I teach at home but would consider visiting at a charge of 50p per mile.
When are you available?: I'm available Mondays, 3pm- 7pm. Tuesdays and Fridays.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: 3- 70. Beginner to Grade 8.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: I currently teach in school and so have an up to date CRB cirtificate.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: British Suzuki Institute, Incorporated Society of Musicians, European String Teachers Association
Where and with whom did you train?: Royal Northern College of Music with Maurice Claire

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