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Sabina Heywood - Jazz/ Classical Clarinet Lessons & Piano Lessons in South East London

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South East London (SE10) View on map
Last Logged In: 10 Dec 2011
Sex: Female
Web site: www.vientosensemble.co.uk
Can Travel To: BR DA E EC N RM SS SW W WC

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Currently undertaking BMus(Hons), Trinity College of Music
Tutor for Musico South teaching agency
2011 CRB Checked
Trinity College of Music, London; Clarinet and Saxophone Society
References are available upon request

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Clarinet £25.00/hr
Jazz Clarinet £25.00/hr

Music Theory Exams £20.00/hr
Piano £20.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a young enthusiastic teacher. My times are flexible and I am willing to travel around London. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach Clarinet, Piano and Music Theory.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I was awarded the Performance diploma for Clarinet from the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music in 2009, whilst at sixth form college.

I achieved Grade 8 distinction (all ABRSM) Clarinet, Grade 5 distinction Piano and Violin. I have passed Grade 8 theory.

I have A levels in Music (A), Music Technology (A), Product Design (A) and Mathematics (A).

I have 11 GCSE's (A*-A).

Competitions and Awards:
- Trinity College Wilfred Hambleton Clarinet Competition (Winner, 2010)
- New Milton Music Festival (Winner, 2006)
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been teaching privately for the past 2 years and I currently participate in teaching workshops around London, the standard ranging from young beginners through to advanced adult players.

I am a Clarinet tutor at the Water City Music Festival where I introduce wind instruments to complete beginners, the age ranges from children to elderly adults. I also give advice about how to get started in classical music, be it a hobby or general interest.

I hold a teaching position at Music South for private one to one tuition and group lessons.
How much do you charge?: I offer a free consultation lesson. I charge £25 for a 1 hour for Classical/Jazz Clarinet lesson and £20 for Piano and Music Theory lessons. I also teach combined theory and practical lessons which I charge £35 for 1 hour 30 minutes long. For younger students half an hour lessons are negotiable.
Where do you teach?: I teach at my house in South East London (closest stations are Greenwich and Cutty Sark DLR). I am willing to travel, within reason, around London.
When are you available?: I am free to teach Monday - Saturday. I am very flexible.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all ages and abilities. I can introduce a beginner to the Clarinet or Piano and teach them basic music theory. I can also teach intermediate to advanced students (up to ABRSM Grade 8).
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I prepare students for ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) exams. Practical exams include set pieces, sight reading, aural and scales. I also prepare students for ABRSM Music Theory exams, which are written papers.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: I have a current CRB checked.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: Musico South (London music teaching agency)
Where and with whom did you train?: I am currently training at Trinity College of Music, London under the tutorship of Hale Hambleton (English National Opera) and Ian Mitchell (Head of Woodwind, TCM). I have also had masterclasses with professional orchestral players and international soloists.
Do you have a personal message for students?: Playing and performing music is one of the most beautiful ways to express yourself. I believe it should be accessible to anyone. Teaching students to enjoy such an art is an incredibly rewarding experience.

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History of Contemporary Clarinet Techniques

History of Contemporary Techniques Where did contemporary techniques for the clarinet originate? - In Greek museums there are engravings of people playing double pipe instruments. These were engraved around 3000BC. The modern version of double pipe playing has been transformed into ‘double clarinet playing’. In 1977 a solo piece...

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