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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Singing/Vocals for beginners to advanced, I teach the modern contemporary pop style, not Hip-Hop or Rap, I also Teach Musical Theater Singing and an introduction to Classical Singing. Apart from Singing I also teach Bass, Electric and Acoustic Guitar, these instrument lessons are strictly for beginners so no bad techniques have previously been learned as these are hard to correct.

Tell me about your qualifications.
Trained at Berkeley College achieving degrees with honors in Vocals, Acoustic Electric & Bass Guitars, Grade 8 Piano

What kind of experience do you have?
I have been a performer in this industry for over 20 years, both as a singer and as a musician, and I still perform live gigs.

How much do you charge?
I charge £20.00 per hour. an extra £10. travel cost is charged if the lesson is to be conducted at the students own venue/home

Where do you teach?
I teach in my home studio which keeps the costs down for my students, I will travel to the students home/venue if required but I do have to make an additional travel charge for these lessons. I am based in the village of Tongham which is between Farnham and Aldershot, I will travel out as far as Basingstoke, Kingston Upon Thames, Richmond, Guildford, Camberley, Woking, Surbiton, Alton, Tolworth, Bracknell, Farnham and small villages around my area.

When are you available?
I teach Monday to Friday between 10am and 9pm.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach children from twelve years of age with their parents consent, but most of my students are adults.
Singing Lessons I teach up to Level 7 which is the equivalent of Piano Grade 8.
Guitar Lessons Acoustic, Bass & Electric are for beginners only, and prepares them for the Level 1 Rock School exam, should they wish to sit this.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I prepare students to the standards required to pass the London Rock School exams should they wish to take these. I have my own industry recognised exams for my vocal students should they require some form of certification for completing my singing courses.

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

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
I offer 'online' courses in all of my subjects these are via either 'Skype' or 'Hotmail' at agreed times. I also offer a Video training course in all of my subjects and these can be supplied to the student via' Voodoo' the student can then video record how they are getting on and email there video back to me, this is ideal when an agreed Live video lesson can not be set up time wise. The costs of these on-line lessons are £15. per lesson paid in advance via paypal, full details will be given to the student when they enquire.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I am a member of the Musicians Union.

Tell me about some of your current students.
Some of my students have gone on to do well in talent competitions including:- Live & Unsigned, Open Mic, X-Factor, Pop-Idol and Britain's Got Talent, other students have gone on to successful careers as original recording artists, or performing in cover song acts around the world.

Do you have a personal message for students?
I am always on hand to help with any problems you may experience with your lessons, by email, skype, hotmail and phone, so practice practice practice and you will achieve your goals. Good Luck.

Articles

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Subject: Jazz/ Pop Singing
Tags: hold a note, sing
Created: 02/03/2011

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Subject: Bass Guitar
Tags: advice (beginners), bass guitar
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Subject: Bass Guitar
Tags: bass guitar, recommendations (websites)
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