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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Recorder, Violin and Music Theory.

Tell me about your qualifications.
Whilst completing my BMus honours degree, I passed the LTCL diploma. Further diplomas held include LLCM and a Fellowship in Music Education from Trinity College (FMusEdTCL).

What kind of experience do you have?
I have taught privately and in schools in London since 1984 where teaching has been one-to-one and also in small groups. I have also run a number of regular workshop sessions for both adults and children.
Recently I have relocated to the Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire borders where I continue to give one-to-one tuition.

How much do you charge?
Lessons are usually £11 for a half hour individual lesson or £15 for 45 minutes. Fees for workshops or group lessons are by arrangement.

Where do you teach?
I usually teach at my home in Newark - although I do teach in Lincoln on one day each week.

When are you available?
By arrangement.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all age groups from 6 years old onwards - I have a lot of experience of teaching adults.
Recorder lessons are available from beginners to diploma level.
Violin lessons are currently available from beginners to around Grade 5.

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

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
No.

Where and with whom did you train?
Music degree obtained at Lancaster University - further post-graduate studies undertaken at Trinity College of Music where I studied with Philip Thorby.

Do you have a personal message for students?
I am a very patient teacher and I'm used to students of all ages and abilities.

Articles

The Value of Recorder Playing
Subject: Recorder
Tags: advice (for parents), recorder
Created: 06/10/2009