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Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Singing.

Tell me about your qualifications.
Associate of The Royal College of Music.

What kind of experience do you have?
4 years training at The Royal College of Music in London. Ten years in The Welsh National Opera Company.
18 years private teaching and 4 years in schools.

How much do you charge?
£20 per hour. £10 consultation lessons. Group lessons £5 for each student. Children under 12 years of age £15 per hour. Travel expenses 40pence a mile.

Where do you teach?
Mostly teach at home. Nearest city is Hereford, but willing to travel 25 miles.

When are you available?
Everyday of the work except Monday as I teach in a school. Also willing to teach during school holidays and week ends.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
10 years of age and over. Beginners, intermediate and advanced.

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

Where and with whom did you train?
Trained at The Royal College of Music in London.

Tell me about some of your current students.
Three students successful at performing in musical theatre. Quite a few passed grading exams. Associated Board and Trinity/Guildhall.

Do you have a personal message for students?
Most students when they arrive for their consultation lesson are understandibly very nervous, but I will always make a new student less nervous and more confident.

Articles

Vocal Faults: James C McKinney
Subject: Classical Singing
Topic: recommendations (study materials)
Created: 25/01/2010