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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I am an experienced, friendly and patient Violin and Guitar teacher based in Bath. I also teach in Cardiff.

A high percentage of my students have achieved Distinction in their ABRSM exams.

Tell me about your qualifications.
B.Mus (Hons) with First Class Honours;
PG.Dip with Distinction.

I currently teach the violin and chamber music at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, junior and senior departments, where I did my undergraduate degree and post-graduate diploma.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have a well rounded musical background having sung and played guitar in a successful pop/folk band for the last 5 years, and I also have experience playing the violin in operas, orchestras and chamber groups.

How much do you charge?
I charge £30 per hour, £15 for 30 minutes. With early music training I am happy to have 2 or 3 pupils in one group so the cost would be spread between them. I charge a discounted £10 for a 30 minute introductory lesson. After this pupils can decide if they wish to continue.

Where do you teach?
I run a private teaching practice from my home in Bath and can travel to individual houses in local areas for a slightly higher fee to cover extra travel/time costs.

On Fridays and Saturdays I teach privately in Cardiff and also at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

When are you available?
I am available in Bath Monday - Thursday and Cardiff Friday - Saturday.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
Violin I teach from beginner to conservertoire standard and early music training I specialise in younger years. Guitar I teach any age from beginner onwards.

I usually follow the ABRSM exam syllabus with pupils who wish to take exams, although I have a broad knowledge of repertoire of different styles to suit individual pupils.

Do you have a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I am fully CRB checked.

Where and with whom did you train?
Most recently Leland Chen and Marius Bedeschi. I have had Violin masterclasses from Maxim Vengerov and Rachael Podger amongst others.

Tell me about some of your current students.
I arrange regular informal concerts for my pupils for them to play to each other if they wish to, as I believe that regular performing is an important aspect of musical development.

Do you have a personal message for students?
Any age and ability is welcome - it's never too late to start!

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Suzuki method: Worth Investigating
Subject: Violin
Topic: recommendations (websites)
Created: 15/10/2008

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