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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach trumpet/cornet and can prepare students for ABRSM and Trinity/Guildhall exams. I specialise in jazz, and am able to teach improvisation and jazz harmony in addition to 'classical' music. I can also teach keyboard, jazz piano, jazz theory/composition (to any instrumentalist/singer), Music Theory (to any instrumentalist/singer) and Musicianship (to any instrumentalist/singer).

Tell me about your qualifications.
I am in my fourth and final year of my course which offers a BMus in Jazz Trumpet.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have been performing at a professional level in London for the past three years and have a wealth of experience in many different fields including Modern Jazz, Traditional Jazz, Big Band, Pop and Funk. I have also done numerous recording sessions at prestigeous recording studios such as Abbey Road, and performed at various top jazz clubs in London including Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express, 606 and The Bulls Head.

How much do you charge?
I charge £25 per hour (subject to change depending on address), and I offer a £5 discount for your first lesson.

Where do you teach?
I am happy to teach at the student's homes, and am prepared to travel to most of London, although the price may increase slightly for areas in West London or areas with no underground stations.

When are you available?
I am available to teach between 9am and 9pm most days of the week (including weekends). I am flexible with with my time.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I am happy to teach all ages. For Trumpet/Cornet, Jazz Theory/Composition and Jazz Trumpet I can teach all standards - beginers to advanced. For Jazz Piano, Keyboard, Music Theory and Musicianship, I am happy to teach beginers to an intermediate level.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
No

Articles

Book Recommendation for Jazz Trumpet
Subject: Jazz Trumpet
Tags: improvising, jazz
Created: 12/08/2011