Music BA (Hons)
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MIS, Clarinet & Saxophone Society
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My lessons have been focused towards making music an enjoyable learning experience, with fun, reachable goals opening student’s eyes to the ever changing world of music.

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone and Recorder. All lessons have music theory included.
The first lesson is HALF RATE.

Tell me about your qualifications.
Music BA(Hons).
Grade 8 Clarinet
Grade 8 Bassoon
Grade 7 Piano

What kind of experience do you have?
Principle player(Clarinet) of Essex Symphonic Wind Orchestra(2004-2009)
Bassoon player of Essex Youth Orchestra(2005-2010)
I have been teaching since last October (2009) after graduating from university.
I have covered lessons in a local music school, which I am also doing again in the summer.
I am also doing some voluntary work in two local primary schools.
I have been working at Claydon High School as their woodwind tutor since November (2010) and Sudbury Upper School and Arts College (September 2011)

How much do you charge?
I always give a consultation with the student(also with parents if the prospective student is under 16 years old). I find that this helps form a relationship with the students and helps me understand the individual needs for the lesson.
I have a special promotion where the first lesson is half rate.
30mins is £12.50
60mins is £25

Where do you teach?
All lessons are at the students home.
I have a radius of Chelmsford for Essex and Ipswich for Suffolk.
Lawford, Mistley. Lawford, Bradfield, Ardleigh, Langham, Dedham, Elmstead Market, Stanway,Harwhich/Dovercourt, Clacton, Frinton, Walton-on Naze, Brightlingsea.(Essex)
Ipswich and Woodbridge
I have a travelling radius of 25miles.

When are you available?
Due to places being booked up these are the available slots:
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm,
Thursday 10am - 2:30pm
I also give lessons during summer school holidays.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
All ages and abilities.
Clarinet- Beginners to advanced
Bassoon- Beginners to advanced
Recorder-Beginners to advanced
Saxophone- Beginners to intermediate level

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
ABRSM examinations.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
ISM
Clarinet & Saxophone Society
As an ensemble player with the clarinet and bassoon I have been in a number of orchestras including Reiner Hersch's ‘Last Night of The Proms...Ever’, Essex Youth Orchestra (EYO) at the Cardogan Hall London, and various pit bands including The Mikado, Orpheus and the Underworld, My Fair Lady and most recently Oklahoma.

I also perform in the Lunchtime concerts presented by Environ Music at Cramphorn Theatre (Chelmsford), also being approached by local composers to premier new works for clarinet.

Where and with whom did you train?
I have a Music BA(Hons) from Essex University.
I had Clarinet lessons from Charles Hine and Jeffery Wilson.
Bassoon lessons were given by Steve Lock
I recieved piano lessons from Susie Hyman

Tell me about some of your current students.
At the moment I have a wide age range of students. The youngest is five years old and lessons are fun and informational. I change my teaching style as the age range of the students are vaired. Many of the students use different books as they all have different learning styles.
Many of my students are at school/college, however, there are a few who are forty and above.

I have had recent success with ABRSM exams last Summer (2011) and Christmas (2011), with a 100% pass rate. After the recent exam period I have had great success with students achieving high marks in a range of graded exams.
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Do you have a personal message for students?
Learning a musical instrument is a fun experience and each student has their own reason for taking up lessons. Playing a musical instrument also helps people in social situation. Meeting different people and sharing experiences. If the student wishes to undertake ABRSM exams then this is an option but not an necessity.