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Denise
- Hourly rate £45
- Response Time 4h
- Number of students 24
£45/hr
1st lesson free
- Singing
- Vocal Coaching
Denise - St. Albans - Singing
Lesson location
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At Denise's house: St Albans
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About Denise
- What kind of experience do you have?
I have taught children and adults privately for over 20 years and also in schools. As well as giving private lessons, I currently teach singing at St Mary's Ascot and have taught there for 15 years.
- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?
Yes
- Where and with whom did you train?
I had piano lessons with Patricia Hancock at Colchester Institute School of music.
Singing lessons with Liz Vaughan, Noelle Barker, coaching with Christopher Gould and have taken part in master classes with Sarah Walker OBE.
- Tell me about some of your current students.
All my students pass exams usually with merit or distinction - I have never had anyone fail an exam.
I've learnt it's important to gage pupil's receptiveness/concentration/enjoyment during lessons,they learn more effectively if they are relaxed, happy, curious, enthusiastic and inspired.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I am a friendly, patient teacher who embraces the fact that every pupil develops at their own pace regardless of age.I am also an opera singer having performed in London and Europe.I enjoy being creative and tailoring lessons to fit the student.
- Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Classical Piano and all styles of Singing. Also Music Theory to grade 8
- Tell me about your qualifications.
I have a Degree in Music (1st study piano performance) and an M.A. in Performance Arts.
- How much do you charge?
I charge £35 for piano lessons and for singing - £40 for adults. Discounts for more than one family member can be negotiated.
- Where do you teach?
I teach at home and at St Mary's School Ascot.
- When are you available?
Times are flexible, apart from Wednesdays or Mondays during term time.
- Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all ages usually from 6 - 96. All levels up to diploma.
- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
ABRSM exams - practical and Theory of music. Also Trinity Board for singers.
- Do you have a personal message for students?
Learning an instrument is an invaluable experience which will nourish you for life. Music is another language, but goes beyond words - it is a deep form of self expression which is unique to each individual.I would like to facilitate this gift in each of my students with warmth and humour, so that their experience is enjoyable and effective.
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Review
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Perfect! Denise is great at finding how to support your improvement, how to leap over the hurdles you encounter. Her knowledge is great and great at providing a theoretical look into what’s happening and what to think of when singing.
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Recommendations
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I have had piano lessons with Denise since March 2018. I am best described as a mature, rather late but keen novice. I have played guitar for over 50 years but was self-taught and had never learned to read music. I had no prior experience at all of playing piano.
Denise has guided me with skill, patience and an abundance of kindness and good humour in my journey. Even the limitations imposed by lockdowns were overcome by the imaginative use of Zoom.
I have progressed with my playing, reading and understanding of music more than I could have imagined possible. Friends who have heard me play have been impressed and they would be more than ready to give me a truly honest opinion if I had reminded them of Les Dawson!
I can vouch for Denise’s professionalism, dedication and integrity. Her love of music is infectious. I am certain that students of any level would benefit from her guidance and tuition.I've had voice lessons for over 6 years from Denise. She is very knowledgeable, precise and accurate in her teaching, and also has a lovely, friendly manner. She demands high standards, but we also have many laughs. She has transformed my singing voice, and I cannot recommend her too highly.
Denise has been teaching singing for more than 20 years, and she has been teaching piano for over a decade longer than that.
She is a very imaginative, and inspirational teacher, with high standards. She is very skilled in teaching both children and adults, and has extensive experience of teaching at all levels of ability in terms of singing and piano. She is empathetic and patient, and is able to communicate effectively with children of all ages. 100% of her pupils pass their ABRSM exams, almost always with either a distinction or a merit.
She also teaches music theory, and enters pupils for theory exams.
As an accomplished performer, she is also very knowledgeable in performance style, and in conveying this, as well as technique. She also has extensive knowledge relating to vocal and piano repertoire, as well as ensemble and orchestral repertoire.
Denise Alonzo is obviously extremely passionate about singing, piano, and music in general, in conveying this to her pupils, and is totally committed to bringing out the best of her pupils' ability.
Denise Alonzo is a very organized and reliable person. I have always found her to be a person of utmost integrity, trustworthiness and dependability, and I would highly recommend her as a singing/piano teacher.View more recommendations
Rates
Hourly rate
- £45
Pack prices
- 5h: £225
- 10h: £450
free lessons
The first free lesson with Denise will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
Details
I do not offer free lessons. Cancellation policy is 100%
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