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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach violin, mandolin, music theory and English as a foreign language.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I have both master's (MMus) and bachelor's (BMus hons) degrees from Trinity College of Music and a Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) from International House.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have taught violin and mandolin privately for a number of years. Additionally, I have taught in orchestral and group workshops and done supply work for colleagues teaching group classes.

I am also a freelance violinist and mandolinist and have performed with many different orchestras and ensembles over the years.

How much do you charge?
I charge £25 per hour and £15 for half an hour. I add £5 to these fees if I travel to your home.

Where do you teach?
I teach primarily from my home in Deptford but can travel for free to anywhere close by such as Greenwich, Isle of Dogs, Lewisham, Brockley, Peckham, Southwark etc. For an extra £5 I can visit you anywhere else in London or Croydon.

When are you available?
I am generally free during the day on weekdays and weekends. As a freelance musician my schedule is far from regular since I am involved with many different projects, however, a regular lesson time can usually be worked out. The best thing to do is to discuss it over the phone.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all ages and abilities.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I can prepare students for the grade examinations with ABRSM or Trinity-Guildhall. I can do this for both instrumental and theory students.

Additionally, I can prepare EFL students for language examinations.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I have had CRB disclosure in the past for schools I have taught in. At present I am not teaching in any institution which requires me to have a certificate.

Where and with whom did you train?
I trained as a violinist with Clare Thompson at Trinity College of Music. I received chamber music coaching from Michael Bochmann at the same institution. Also whilst at Trinity I had some lessons on mandolin with Alison Stephens.

I completed my TEFL course at International House London

Articles

Artistic v Technical Teaching
Subject: Violin
Tags: repertoire, teaching, technique
Created: 12/05/2011