Advanced Diploma in Jazz University of St Andrews
Currently Studying Classical Trombone at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
International Trombone Society
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Which subject(s) do you teach?
Trombone
Jazz Trombone
Composition
Recorder
Sackbutt (early trombone)
Ensemble Teaching

Tell me about your qualifications.
ABRSM - Grade 8 Trombone (Distinction)
ABRSM - Grade 8 Recorder
University of St Andrews - Advanced Diploma in Jazz

What kind of experience do you have?
As a player I have had a wide range of experience playing in different ensembles as a member and guest across a wide variety of Genres in many different countries.
Some of the groups I have played with include the European Jazz Orchestra 2011 (as Britain's member), Grand Union Orchestra, principal trombone of the Guildhall and Paris Conservatoire Symphony Orchestras, Music Theatre Wales, London Sinfonietta Academy, National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland, Brighton Early Music Festival, young artist at the Beijing International Trombone Festival and Funkshone.

I have had success in composition as including a broadcast on German radio of my Brass Quintet performed by Carnyx Youth Brass at the Philharmonie Essen and a performance of my piece Turbulent Times on Jazz Line Up BBC Radio 3, both of which I performed in.

I am currently in my final year at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and also studied at the Paris Conservatoire as part of the ERASMUS scheme. As a result of this, I have had much experience in ensemble playing and teaching through both establishments.

I find teaching hugely rewarding and have taught privately for the past 3 years for a wide range of ages (5 - 40) including taking workshops in schools in Brighton with up to 100 children aged 5-9.

How much do you charge?
I charge £25 and hour as a standard rate and £15 per half hour. I am also willing to give free consultation lessons which would typically last half an hour.
If the lesson is to occur outside of zone 2, I charge the relevant travel costs from this zone.

Where do you teach?
I am happy to teach at my house in East London or at your house wherever it may be!

When are you available?
Being a freelance musician I have a flexible schedule and will always try to accommodate you.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all ages at the following levels:
Trombone - Beginner - Advanced
Jazz Trombone - Beginner - Advanced
Composition - Beginner - Advanced (Including how to use the computer programme Sibelius)
Recorder - Beginner - Grade 8
Sackbutt - Beginner - Advanced
Ensemble Teaching - Beginners - Advanced

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
Grades from all boards (ABRSM, Trinity/Guildhall)
Internal School Exams

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I do not have one, but can arrange one if requested

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
Musicians Union
International Trombone Association
British Trombone Society
PRS/PPL

Where and with whom did you train?
St Mary's Music School (Edinburgh) - John Kenny
Guildhall School of Music and Drama - Eric Crees - Simon Wills - Chris Houlding - Peter Gane - Scott Stroman
Paris Conservatoire - Gilles Milliere - Jean Raffard

Articles

Utilising the voice in aid of practice
Subject: Trombone
Tags: brass, breathing, singing, stamina, trombone
Created: 02/10/2011