BMus (Hons)
MA

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Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
Bassoon, Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone, Theory, Singing, Chamber Music Coaching

Tell me about your qualifications.
I recently graduated from the Royal Academy of Music with an MA in Performance studying Bassoon. Previously I studied at Trinity College of Music as a Bassoonist, pianist and singer. I also spent my third year of my undergraduate studies at the Haute Ecole de Musique de Lausanne, Switzerland as part of the Erasmus exchange scheme on a full scholarship.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have taught privately for the last 5 years as well as holding teaching positions at Bexley Grammar School and Tower Hamlets Music Service as a Woodwind tutor and piano teacher. I have previously taught for Enfield Arts Support Service and Greenwich Academy of Music and Drama.

How much do you charge?
£12.50 for 30 minutes
£25 for 60 minutes

Where do you teach?
At home (Eltham), I have a purpose built music room in my garden with a grand piano and space for up to 5 musicians to rehearse.

When are you available?
Weekday evenings
Saturday (slots only available in the afternoon)

Which ages and levels do you teach?
Beginner - Advanced
Ages 5 and up (Currently my oldest pupil is 84!)

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
ABRSM Graded Exams and Diplomas
Trinity Guildhall Graded Exams and Diplomas
Rock School Graded Exams
Music College/University entry

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

Where and with whom did you train?
Royal Academy of Music - John Orford, Gareth Newman and David Chatterton
Trinity College of Music - (Bassoon) Stephen Maw, Brian Wightman, Gordon Laing, Martin Field - (Piano) Raymond Banning - (Voice) Victoria Newton

Articles

The Bassoon
Subject: Bassoon
Tags: bassoon, sound
Created: 06/09/2011