BMus(hons) RNCM, first class
MMus TCM
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Subjects

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
Piano Lessons, Jazz/Classical.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I have a first class honours degree from the Royal Northern College of Music as well as a Masters from Trinity College of Music.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have 8 years teaching experience working with all age groups and abilities from beginners to conservatoire level students. I also teach two days a week at Haberdashers Aske's Boy's School

How much do you charge?
I charge £40 pounds an hour, £30 for half an hour.

Where do you teach?
I teach at the student's home. I am prepared to travel all over London. I can also teach at my flat, I have a Yamaha Grand Piano.

When are you available?
I am available on Tuesday/Thursday evenings, as well as Saturday mornings.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I specialize in grades 2-8 and diploma level students, though I can teach beginners as well. I teach all age groups.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
All grade exams as well as ABRSM diplomas and theory exams.

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

Where and with whom did you train?
I trained with Simon Purcell, Paul Janes, Liam Noble, Nick Weldon amongst others.

Tell me about some of your current students.
I currently have two grade 2 students, one grade 3 student and one grade 5 student. These range in age from 11 to adult.

Do you have a personal message for students?
I am very friendly and think it is important for piano lessons to be enjoyable. I am also a busy performing musician having worked with many of the country's leading jazz musicians.

Articles

Practising Free Improvisation
Subject: Jazz Piano
Tags: improvisation, jazz improvisation, piano practice, practice regime, practice techniques
Created: 30/06/2011