BA (Hons) English, First Class
Grade 8 Singing, Grade 6 Music Theory
CRB Enhanced Clearance, First Aid Qualified

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Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
Piano, Singing, Oboe and Music Theory. I also teach English up to Undergraduate Level

Tell me about your qualifications.
I currently hold two Grade 8 certificates, Grade 6 in Music Theory, and an A and A-Level music and am studying Advanced level Opera, as well as following ABRSM's teacher development programme. First Class degree in English from the University of Chester, 2010. I am currently studying an MA at Liverpool University.

What kind of experience do you have?
With private tuition I have 18 months experience, and I have worked with children for 8 years. My musical experience is wide and varied, after learning to read music aged 4, when most of my friends were learning to read! I have played principal oboe in the City of Coventry Youth Symphony Orchestra, and with a variety of wind bands and chamber orchestras. I currently sing Soprano with Chester Cathedral Nave Choir and The Rivelin Singers.

How much do you charge?
My basic rate is £20 per hour, for any subject, any age, for lessons at my home.

Where do you teach?
I teach at my home in Chester, just outside the city centre, which is easily accessible for most towns across Cheshire, including Liverpool, Crewe, Macclesfield, Nantwich.

When are you available?
I teach on weekday evenings and Saturdays. I have a few spaces becoming available in January, so please get in touch ASAP, these will be on a first come first served basis.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
For music I teach beginners or all ages, I have a range of ages including adults currently learning with me. For English, I can offer help with GCSE, A-level, Undergraduate work, or with report writing for other subjects, for any ages.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
For English I prepare students for their GCSE or A Level exams, coursework, controlled assessments or any other requirements as needed. For music, I currently have students working towards exams with ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall . I have recently entered a number of students for music exams and they have all achieved highly, and all English exam or coursework candidates I have worked with this year have noticed or achieved improved marks, or significant leaps in grades achieved.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I have enhanced disclosure for working with children and these are available on request. I am also first aid trained for the safety of your children and hold the NSPCC Keeping Children Safe award. I take the safety of children very seriously and through my voluntary work with Girl Guiding UK I am constantly kept up to date with laws and regulations.

Tell me about some of your current students.
At the moment I have a range of students, with a few beginner piano players ages 6 - 10, some intermediate players, a few oboe students and theory students. I have recently had an influx of new singers who have always wanted to improve their skills at singing and after just a few lessons have found great improvements.

Articles

Bad Habits in Choral Singing
Subject: Classical Singing
Tags: classical, correction, practice, singing, technique
Created: 07/12/2011

First Steps in Music Theory by Eric Taylor
Subject: Music Theory Exams
Tags: music theory exams, recommendations (study materials)
Created: 24/08/2010