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Which subject(s) do you teach?
Composition (including GCSE and A-Level tuition)
Piano
Music Theory
Notation (including Sibelius)
Arranging
Orchestration
Conducting
Production, mixing, recording (including with Logic Pro)
Song-writing
Genres & styles:
• Classical
• Contemporary
• Jazz
• Pop, Rock, Dance (song-writing & production)
• Film/Media soundtracks

Tell me about your qualifications.
MMus (Distinction) in Composition (Royal Academy of Music)
BMus (Hons) First Class in Composition (Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama)
LRAM Teaching Diploma
ABRSM Grade 8 Theory

What kind of experience do you have?
My teaching experience includes:
• GCSE Music tutor at The Conservatoire, Blackheath
• tuition at Junior Academy (Royal Academy of Music) for secondary, GCSE and A Level students
• individual tuition from primary to GCSE, A level and postgraduate levels, and for fun!
• schools workshops for groups of between 10 and 30 pupils
• teaching as a visiting composer at schools in London, Bath and Cardiff
• Sibelius notation software tuition

How much do you charge?
Hourly rates above are for students travelling to my home. Lessons at student's home £5 extra per hour. Shorter lessons (45 or 30 mins) available for students able to travel to my home.

Where do you teach?
Teaching from home (near Greenwich / Charlton / Blackheath) or at student's homes (£5 extra charge for travel).

When are you available?
Flexible teaching hours.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
Beginners to advanced.

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

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
BASCA, ISM

Articles

Recommended orchestration guide: Alfred Blatter
Subject: Classical Theory/ Composition
Tags: instrumentation, orchestration
Created: 07/11/2011