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Robin Richards - Violin/ Piano Lessons in East Barnet/ Enfield/ Southgate/ Hertfordshire

Robin Richards

East Barnet (EN4) View on map
Last Logged In: 20 Feb 2012
Sex: Male
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Violin £34.00/hr
Music Theory Exams £34.00/hr

Piano £34.00/hr
Viola £34.00/hr

Personal Message: Hello! I am Robin Richards, instrumental teacher. It is my belief that anyone can learn to play a musical instrument, provided they set aside a small amount of time for regular practice. Welcome!
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach violin, viola and piano, plus music theory, to all levels.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I hold a BA Music [hons.] degree from Middlesex and a Certificate in Education from Birmingham.
What kind of experience do you have?: Trained as a class teacher, I have been working as an instrumental tutor for 17 years, and am currently employed by Barnet Music Service and Enfield Arts Support Service.
How much do you charge?: I charge a standard rate of £34 per hour [£17 for 30 mins.] There is however a supplementary charge for travel, depending upon the distances involved.
Where do you teach?: I teach mainly at home, but would be prepared to travel to surrounding areas in Barnet, Southgate or Hertfordshire.
When are you available?: I am available most days from 4.30 to approx. 7.00pm, or weekends from midday onwards.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all ages and levels, from beginners to Grade 8 and beyond.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: Grades 1 - 8, school auditions, theory exams., etc.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: As an employee of Barnet and Enfield, I hold a frequently-updated CRB certificate.
Where and with whom did you train?: I trained at Middlesex University [BA Music, 3 yrs.] and at West Midlands College of Education [Certificate in Education, 3yrs]
Tell me about some of your current students.: I teach young people of all ages, in schools and privately. I currently visit 7 Primary schools and 3 Secondary schools per week.
Do you have a personal message for students?: You can do it -- just believe in yourself and keep up the practice!

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The Art of Practising

'Practice makes perfect!' -- or so we are led to understand from school onwards; and it is of course true, as far as it goes. The way we practise, however, is as important as the practice itself. As with everything, there is a 'honeymoon period' when learning an instrument, a wave of natural enthusiasm which carries the student forward over...