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I have found that a fun approach involving games is best for teaching children many aspects of music such as aural skills and reading music.

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Classical Violin.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I have a Bachelor of Music and a Higher National Certificate in Music. I studied teaching as part of my degree course.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have been teaching for over 3 years. I have experience of teaching a variety of different levels from total beginners to Grade 6 standard and a variety of ages, both children and adults.

How much do you charge?
I charge £24 for an hour's lesson or £12 for a half hour lesson. I also offer 20 minute lessons at £8 for child pupils as even half an hour can be too much to start with if they're very young.

Where do you teach?
I teach at my flat in Fountainbridge which is a short distance from Polwarth, Bruntsfield, Marchmont and Morningside.

When are you available?
I am available until about five on Tuesday, six on Wednesday and Thursday and all day Monday, Friday and Saturday. With child pupils I generally work to the school year but am happy to keep teaching through the holidays if desired.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I will teach all ages. At the moment I aim to teach beginners and intermediates.

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

Where and with whom did you train?
I studied at Napier University, first with Roger Foxwell and later with Peter Campbell-Kelly.