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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Russian, Oboe, Piano and Singing.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I have studied oboe and piano at the Royal College of Music Junior Department for 4 years. I have completed the ABRSM Grade 8 examination for piano, oboe and singing. I have a BMus (Hons) degree from King's College London where I also continued studying Singing at the Royal Academy of Music as part of my degree course. I have passed the Dip ABRSM exam in singing during my degree course.

I am Russian and have studied the language for A level. Recently I have spent 3 months in Russia studying translation at the St. Petersburg conservatoires as well as a my vocal study.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have tutored in Russian for A level.

How much do you charge?
I charge £30 an hour for all subjects plus an additional £5 for travelling to and from pupils home.

Where do you teach?
At my home or I can travel to student homes by car.

When are you available?
After school hours.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
All ages are welcome.

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

Where and with whom did you train?
I have trained as a singer with Philip Doghan (prof. Royal Academy of Music), Mary Hamilton and Viktoria Arkadevna Evtodyeva (prof. St. Petersburg State Conservatoire)
I have trained as an oboist with Nicky Holland and Eve Saunders (prof. Royal College of Music Junior Department)
I have trained as a pianist with Thalia Myers (prof. Royal College of Music Junior Department)
I have studied Russian with Elena Adreyeva (teacher at Godolphin and Latymer School, London)

Do you have a personal message for students?
I would like the students to be enthusiastic about learning the chosen subject. The lessons should be fun and creative. I don't want to push anyone towards the exams but should they wish to take them then I would try my best to make that goal as fun as possible.

Articles

Musical Training in Russia
Subject: Classical Singing
Tags: anecdotes and stories, classical singing
Created: 25/01/2010