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Samara Ginsberg - Cello and Piano Lessons in Hampstead, N London

Samara Ginsberg

Hampstead, London (NW6) View on map
Last Logged In: 27 Nov 2011
Sex: Female

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Cello £30.00/hr
Music Theory Exams £30.00/hr

Piano £30.00/hr

Personal Message: Cello & piano lessons with professional musician in North London.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach cello, piano, aural training & general musicianship.
Tell me about your qualifications.: Graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
What kind of experience do you have?: I am an active soloist, chamber musician & orchestral player with 13 years teaching experience with pupils of all ages and levels, from complete beginners to advanced music college students. My approach on both cello & piano is to develop general musicianship and a relaxed technique within a friendly environment. I am committed to ensuring that all of my students enjoy learning and develop a lifelong love of classical music, wherever their playing takes them.
How much do you charge?: £30 an hour, or £20 for half an hour.
Where do you teach?: I teach at my home in West Hampstead, in a large airy room with a well-maintained Yamaha U1 piano.
When are you available?: I am generally available on Saturday mornings, during the day during the week, and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: All ages and levels - it's never too late to learn! Generally I don't like to take children under the age of 7 for cello or 4 for piano, but can be flexible on this depending on the child. In recent years I have developed a specialty for teaching adult "returners", so anyone who used to play as a child and wants to start again will be in particularly good hands! I also specialise in teaching advanced cellists and can prepare students for scholarships or music college auditions.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: Anything that they wish to do, provided that they are ready for it. I have experience of teaching up to Grade 8 level on the piano, and up to advanced diploma/music college level on the cello.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes :)
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: MU

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