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Which subject(s) do you teach?
My specialist instrument is the French horn and I am happy to teach other brass instruments as well as Music Theory up to ABRSM Grade 8/A-level standard. Although I have not listed trombone and tuba under my subjects, I would welcome beginners on these instruments.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I have obtained a BMus(hons) from the Royal Northern College of Music and an MMus from the Guildhall School of Music.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have experience of teaching privately and in schools, and of preparing pupils for ABRSM exams. I have also helped to give a number of music workshops in primary/secondary schools and have received workshop training from the Education Group.
As a player, I am experienced in solo, chamber and orchestral performance and regularly play with the UK's top professional orchestras. Last year I was principal horn with the European Union Youth Orchestra and was trialled for positions in the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Philharmonia.

How much do you charge?
My usual rates are £40 an hour (£20 for 30 mins). I will give consultation lessons at £20 an hour and will not charge extra for travel unless I am travelling outside of London travel zones.

Where do you teach?
I am based in Walthamstow and am willing to travel to most areas of London. For the time being I am unable to teach in my house so can only teach in students' homes.

When are you available?
My schedule is very varied, therefore I don't have any specific times set aside for teaching - most of the time I am able to work around the time table of the student.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I can teach any age group from 6 years to adult. I teach French horn and tenor horn from beginner to Grade 8+ and any other brass instrument up to Grade 5.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
ABRSM exams.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Not at my current address but I have had several in the past for teaching and care work. I would happily get one if requested to.

Where and with whom did you train?
At the Royal Northern College of Music with Lizzie Davis and Frank Lloyd, and then at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Hugh Seenan, Jeff Bryant and Richard Bissill.

Articles

Why Should You Play a Brass Instrument?
Subject: French Horn
Tags: celebrities, french horn, trombone, trumpet, tuba
Created: 22/07/2011