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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach:
Music (GCSE, AS and A2);
Music Theory, Composition; and elementary Piano/Keyboard skills;
Trumpet playing - beginners to advanced

Tell me about your qualifications.
GRSM - (Graduate of the Royal Schools of Music);
ARCM (Trumpet Teaching).
PGCE - (Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Secondary Music)

What kind of experience do you have?
Twenty years experience of teaching Music at GCSE and A-Level in secondary school education;
Twenty five years experience in Trumpet teaching;
Twenty years experience in conducting and directing school music productions (operas and concerts);
I perform regularly as a free-lance musician.

How much do you charge?
I charge £30 per hour, or pro rata; plus a flat rate of £5 for travel expenses if travel to a student's home is involved.
I am happy to teach half-hour or 45 minutes where appropriate for trumpet lessons

Where do you teach?
I teach at home in Twickenham - nearest station is Whitton (Soutwest train service). I am willing to travel to within a 10 mile radius eg Tiwckenham, Richmond, Hammersmith, Hounslow, Ealing and Kingston.

When are you available?
All week days - between 08.30 am and 19.30 pm - (till 17.30 only on Wednesdays).
Saturday lessons available by arrangement.
Adult students are also welcome.
Also available, by arrangement, for revision and coaching during school holidays

Which ages and levels do you teach?
Age 14 - adult for GCSE and A level Music;
All ages for Trumpet playing.
All ages for Music Theory, Composition, and elementary Piano/Keyboard skills

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

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
ATL (Association of Teachers and Lecturers);
ABCD (Association of British Choral Directors).

Where and with whom did you train?
Royal College of Music;
Guildhall School of Music and Drama;
Roehampton University.
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Tell me about some of your current students.
Some of my ex pupils are now working as freelance professional musicians.

Do you have a personal message for students?
Real enjoyment of music comes from balancing the faculties of head, heart and body.

Music is for everyone, promoting real challenges, happiness and self-knowledge.