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Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
Classical Piano
Music Theory
General music revision for GCSE exams etc

Tell me about your qualifications.
BMus (Hons) from Edinburgh University, Faculty of Music.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have over 4 years of experience in teaching children and adults, both piano and theory. All my students have taken ABRSM exams and achieved well deserved high scores. I have also worked with students with learning difficulties.

I have also held music after school clubs at my local primary school as well as taking part in community music projects in schools and children's hospital whilst at university.

In 2010 I co-founded Cactus Music School, which runs, amongst other things, children's workshops during school holidays as well as regular adult evening classes.

How much do you charge?
£30 p/h for piano and theory lessons

£40 p/h for piano and theory lessons at your home.

Intensive revision days and Grade 5 Theory days also available - £ dependent on level

Where do you teach?
I teach from my home in Maida Hill in a designated music room. I am potentially able to travel to students at a higher rate within Westbourne Park, Notting Hill, Kensington, Maida Vale, St Johns Wood and Kensal Rise.

When are you available?
Flexible.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all ages and abilities.

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

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I am co-director of Cactus Music School

www.cactusmusicschool.co.uk

Where and with whom did you train?
University of Edinburgh, Faculty of Music - BMus (Hons) 2005

Do you have a personal message for students?
I am very enthusiastic about the piano and hope that my students will take some of that enthusiasm with them at the end of every lesson. My lessons are fun (if you have practised!) and always varied. I have a very high exam success rate and very loyal students who have been coming to me for many years.

I believe learning the piano should give the student an all rounded musical education. Therefore my lessons usually include a certain amount of theory and history (of course not at the expense of the piano!) which I believe helps my students to understand what they are playing and to play it better.

Articles

Philosophy of Teaching
Subject: Piano
Topic: why I became a tutor
Created: 24/02/2010