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Yuriy - Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Piano, Improvisation Lessons E London (Tower Hamlets, Stratford)

Yuriy Galkin Jazz Double Bass Teacher (East London)

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  • Professional Qualification Bachelor of Music
  • Professional Qualification Royal Academy of Music Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
  • Professional Membership Royal Academy of Music, F-IRE Presents
  • References References are available upon request

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I introduce Double Bass & Bass Guitar Lessons as well as Composition & Arrangement in styles jazz, latin, jazz rock, funk etc.
I also teach Classical Piano.
Which subject(s) do you teach?
• Bass Guitar
• Jazz Double Bass
• Classical Piano
• Classical Double Bass
• Coaching Ensembles
• Ear Training
• Piano/Keyboard Skills
• Improvisation
• Jazz Theory, Harmony.
• Composition and Arrangement
Tell me about your qualifications.
Royal Academy of Music (London, UK) - Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
Gnesins Russian Academy of Music (Moscow, Russia) - Completing of two years of undergraduate work in ‘Music performance and teaching’
Classical Piano Training
What kind of experience do you have?
I have graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London where I studied on a full scholarship under Jeff Clyne, Duncan Hopkins, Gerard Presencer, Pete Churchill and Hans Koller. I have a number of awards including the prize for Composition Competition in the UK run by Tim Garland and "Sir John Dankworth Composition Prize 2010". I also lead my 9-piece orchestra Yuriy Galkin Nonet - Nine Of A Kind (formerly known as Symbiosis) performing my original compositions and arrangements. Here's a gig review at 'The Guardian' http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/oct/29/symbiosis-big-band-review

As an educator I have been teaching privately for over 10 years. I also assisted in a number of music workshops led by Tomorrow's Warriors LTD as well as workshops and masterclasses around the UK for students and children within different educational projects.

My playing experience includes playing at such major venues and events as Ronnie Scott's, Pizza Express Soho, London Jazz Festival, Kings Place, Barbican, The Vortex Jazz Club, Southbank Centre, Marborough Jazz Festival and Hull Jazz Festival among others.
How much do you charge?
£30 per hour
Traveling longer distances is a subject to an additional charge.
Where do you teach?
East London areas (e.g. Tower Hamlets, Walthamstow, Barking, Ilford, Romford, Stratford and nearby areas). Can travel to Central, North & West London as well.
When are you available?
Flexible schedule. Please contact me for more info.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
All ages and levels. From beginners to advanced.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Awaiting. Available upon request.

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