James - Trumpet tutor - St Albans

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James

  • Hourly rate £45
  • Response Time 13h
  • Number of students 2
James - Trumpet tutor - St Albans
  • 5 (4 reviews)

£45/hr

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  • Trumpet
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Tuba
  • Cornet

James - experienced London based Trumpet/Trombone/Euphonium/Tuba teacher. Lessons at students home.

Lesson location

    • Online
    • at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 20 km from St Albans

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About James

- What kind of experience do you have?

I have been teaching one to one for the past ten years. My pupils have ranged from primary school pupils right through to retired adults, both of whom I have successfully prepared for ABRSM exams, and ensemble playing of all styles.

Between September 2016 and December 2017 I was a resident brass teacher and trombone specialist at the Knights Templar School in Baldock Hertfordshire. I also directed the schools Junior Orchestra for two years.

In July 2013, I undertook and was awarded a Diploma in Instrumental Teaching by the ABRSM.

Since November 2012, I have worked with the Education department of the London Symphony Orchestra on a freelance basis. I have worked on a number of projects with the orchestra, including their 'LSO On Track' scheme, and 'Not(e) Perfect Orchestra'. I have tutored both children from East London, and out of practice adults who wanted to return to playing for fun!

With regard to my own personal background, I have been playing brass instruments since the age of 8. I have studied at top institutions including both the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the Amsterdam Conservatory, with some of the worlds leading players and teachers including; Mark Bassey, Eric Crees, Peter Gane, Chris Houlding, John Kenny, Bart van Lier, Jörgen van Rijen, Mike Svoboda, Pierre Volders, Jamie Williams and Simon Wills. I have played alongside leading ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and have performed with the National Youth Orchestra of the Netherlands, National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain, Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra as well as many others.

- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?

A number of DBS checks have been done by the institutions I have taught at in recent years. I would be more than happy to provide a copy.

- Where and with whom did you train?

Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London - Eric Crees, Chris Houlding, John Kenny, Emily White & Simon Wills.

Conservatorium van Amsterdam - Jörgen van Rijen, Bart van Lier and Pierre Volders

Deutsche Oper Berlin - Jamie Williams

Hochschule fur Musik Basel - Mike Svoboda

Utrecht Conservatory - Adam Woolf

- Do you belong to any professional organisations?

I am a member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), and the British Trombone Society.

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About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

Lessons should be fun and rewarding! I'm a professional musician with a decades teaching experience, and tailor my lessons to the individual.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

I teach Trombone, as well as Bass Trombone, Jazz Trombone, Trumpet, Cornet, Euphonium, and Tuba, from complete beginner level to an advanced level. I also offer tuition in Musicianship, Classical Theory, and GCSE and A level Music. In addition I offer services in proof reading and tuition in essay writing.

- Tell me about your qualifications.

I posses both specialist Bachelor (1st Class) and Masters (Distinction) degrees in music performance, specialising in the trombone from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where I was a postgraduate Goldsmiths scholar. I also hold a Diploma of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music in Instrumental Teaching, specializing in the trombone, as well as Grade 8(dist) Trombone.

- How much do you charge?

I generally charge £45 per hour, £30 per half hour, and am happy to teach group lessons for the same price split between two. I teach students in their own homes.

- Where do you teach?

I teach at the students own home, and am happy to travel to the areas listed. Lessons usually take place during the late afternoon or evening, or at weekends.

- When are you available?

Afternoons, evenings or weekends. I am generally quite flexible.

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

I teach from age 8 upwards. I teach all levels.

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

I prepare my instrumental students for ABRSM graded exams, however if exams are not for you, I am happy to take a more relaxed approach in a style more suited to the individual. With my academic students, we usually work towards either theory of music exams (ABRSM), or GCSE or A level Music.

- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.

I shall tutor online via a skype or FaceTime connection.

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Rates

Hourly rate

  • £45

Pack prices

  • 5h: £225
  • 10h: £400

online

  • £45/h

Details

£45 per hour
£30 per half hour
£38 per 45 mins

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