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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Music - both history and theory - at all levels, as well as offering practical tuition in cello, piano, recorder and chamber music. Up to GCSE level I teach English, and up to A-Level I teach Geography, Philosophy and Religious Studies. I am also happy to work with university applicants on submission materials and interview technique.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I studied for a Master of Music in Cello Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester in New York, USA. In 2009 I graduated from Clare College, University of Cambridge with a BA (Hons) in Music. I have A-Levels in Geography (A), Music (A) and Religious Studies (A), an AS-Level in Music Technology (A) and 11 GCSEs (10 A* including English Language, English Literature and Maths, 1 A). I have taken ABRSM exams in cello (Grade 8 Distinction) and piano (Grade 8 Distinction).

What kind of experience do you have?
I was a Teaching Assistant at Eastman School of Music, USA, teaching cello to undergraduates at the University of Rochester. I tutor and conduct on Musicale - summer music courses for children across the UK - and have taught strings, piano, recorder and chamber music at Loughton Music Academy to children aged 2 to 17. I passed a teaching assessment in order to register with the Blue Tutors private tuition agency. As a freelance cellist I perform widely, most recently with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

I currently teach cellists and pianists aged 5 to adult, give English conversation classes to a Spanish speaker and am preparing a student for summer exams in A Level Philosophy of Religion.

How much do you charge?
My basic rate is £30 per hour. Discounts are available per person for group lessons, and I can offer a consultation lesson for a reduced fee. There is a small surcharge for lessons shorter than one hour. I am happy to travel to teach, but may have to negotiate an extra charge for a considerable distance. Please don't hesitate to contact me to discuss your individual requirements.

Where do you teach?
I can teach at my home or will travel to students' homes or mutually convenient locations such as coffee shops. I live in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, but am regularly working in London with bases in the North West (Queen's Park, zone 2) and South West (Gipsy Hill, zone 3). I am able to travel by car in the Harpenden area (e.g. St Albans, Luton) or on the First Capital Connect and London Underground train networks.

When are you available?
My availability is flexible, including evenings and weekends; please get in touch to discuss your requirements. I am able to offer tuition during school holidays as well as term time.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
For all music tuition I teach any age and level. For English I teach up to GCSE level, and for Geography, Philosophy and Religious Studies I teach up to A-Level.

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

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
I offer online tuition by email, Skype or instant messaging.

Articles

Musings from a Musician's Perspective
Subject: Cello
Tags: cello, music, perfection, philosophy, plato
Created: 13/01/2011