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Sara Johnson MMus- Classical Double Bass Teacher in Guildford

Sara Johnson

Guildford (GU7) View on map
Last Logged In: 22 Jan 2012
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: CR GU KT RH SL SM SW WC

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Classical Double Bass £30.00/hr

Personal Message: If you want to advance quickly, slowly, seriously or learn just for fun then drop me a line and let me know.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach Double Bass and musicianship, in correlation with the lessons.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I graduated from the Guildhall School of Music with an M.Mus.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have over 9 years experience of double bass teaching and until recently, I was employed with Birmingham Music Service and Gloucestershire Arts for most of this time. I play orchestral double bass professionally.
How much do you charge?: My fee is £30 or £27, if held at my own address.
Where do you teach?: I am happy to travel to lessons or alternatively at my appartment in Godalming.
When are you available?: I am available when required.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all ages from 6 upwards. I am happy to teach from beginner to diploma (post Grade 8).
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes, I have a CRB disclosure certificate.
Where and with whom did you train?: At the Guildhall School of Music and Drama I trained with Kevin Rundel and at Birmingham Conservatoire with Thomas Miller.
Tell me about some of your current students.: I currently only teach privately adults and children. I have taught many children in schools and have been involved with outreach projects including the endangered species project and a specialist double bass project. Some of my past students have achieved an exceptional standards through ABRSM awards. I have taught and mentored students who have gained places at many of the top British music conservatoires including Royal Academy, Royal College and the Guildhall School of music and Drama.
Do you have a personal message for students?: Please do let me know your age if under 18. Otherwise just state 'over 18'.

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