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Which subject(s) do you teach?
My main instrument is alto saxophone though my degree is in music composition. I can also teach acoustic guitar, music theory, composition and music technology.

Tell me about your qualifications.
BMus Music Composition 1st Class Honours - Trinity College of Music
Alto saxophone Grade 8 (Trinity Board)

What kind of experience do you have?
I have been teaching saxophone and guitar privately for over a year. I frequently work with children and adults with disabilities in music and theatre workshops as well as working at community composition workshops and running music tech projects with A level students.

How much do you charge?
£15 per half hour
£25 per hour
I charge for travel if necessary.

Where do you teach?
I teach primarily at my parents house in Chesham though I am willing to travel to local areas (e.g. Amersham, Chalfonts, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth etc.) as well as places in North London that are reachable by tube.

When are you available?
I'm usually very flexible so any day and any time is a possibility!

Which ages and levels do you teach?
Sax: beginners to intermediate level (up to Grade 8 saxophone).
Guitar: beginners only, preferably those wanting to learn acoustic guitar.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I leave the decision as to whether to take an exam or not to the student, though my preference for examining boards is Trinity-Guildhall as it is very flexible for the student and offers both Jazz and standard saxophone grades. I am also happy to prepare students for ABRSM exams too.

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

Where and with whom did you train?
While at Trinity College of Music I had guitar lessons with Dominic Ashworth and sax lessons with Mark Lockheart

Tell me about some of your current students.
My current students range from children to adults, mostly of a beginner-intermediate level.

Do you have a personal message for students?
I'm happy to offer a taster lesson for students to see if they think I am the right tutor for them and am happy to offer advice/suggestions over email if needed.
Please visit my myspace page for recordings of me playing: http://www.myspace.com/566812714

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Developing a Good Sound
Subject: Saxophone
Tags: recommendations (study materials), saxophone
Created: 21/06/2010