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Classical Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Voice, Jazz Voice, Pop Vocals, Music Theater, Freestyle, Classical Piano, Jazz Piano, Keyboard, Drums, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute

Fun, energy and passion are the fundamentals of my teaching, and over 22 years of experience has enabled me to finely tune this recipe for successful and enjoyable learning. My lessons are far from formulaic, but instead are based on getting the best out of each individual and their natural learning style. I have a first class BMus Honours degree and an A* in Music A-Level. I specialized in Jazz performance in America in my final year of my degree and also have a wealth of experience performing Jazz; playing lead saxophone in several jazz bands, and leading my own jazz trio on piano. Additionally, I have a strong classical music background. I hold an ABRSM Diploma in Piano Performance, as well as a distinction in grade 8 piano, saxophone and singing. I currently run a 16-strong vocal group who meet weekly, and I am part of a 3-piece, 3-part-vocal-harmony band locally. I live by the sea in beautiful Cornwall where I work in primary and secondary schools, both private and state. I teach classroom and instrumental music to all levels and abilities. I also teach privately online (very popular at the moment). I am a classically trained teacher of jazz, classical and pop music, and have taught piano, keyboard, saxophone, clarinet, flute, recorder, guitar, ukulele, bass guitar, singing and drums in both individual and group lesson settings. I love to teach all genres of music to all ages. I have also taught in the classroom (Key Stage 2 to A-Level) over the last 12 years. I was nearly put off music at a young age by a piano teacher who was rigid and allowed for little creativity or input from myself. My approach to learning is very different! If your aim is to learn your favourite songs then I will transcribe for you and get you rocking for your next family get together. If you want to achieve success in your music grades then the focus will switch. I well understand what it takes to achieve fast and sustained progress, and not just musically. I played for the Great Britain Ultimate Frisbee team for 10 years and competed in the World Games in Taiwan. A big part of it is, of course, relentless effort and deliberate practice. But having fun and enjoying yourself is also super important and will make the hard work much easier! For the last 22 years, I have been a full-time music teacher and musician, mostly in and around London, and more recently down here in Cornwall, since 2016. I teach up to diploma level on piano, saxophone, clarinet and flute, from both the classical and jazz exam syllabuses, as well as guitars (including ukulele and bass), drums and singing up to grade 5. I have a 100% career success pass-rate of a merit or above for all exams my pupils have entered. I can teach to any exam syllabus, classical or jazz, but particularly like using Trinity, ABRSM, Rock School and Trinity Rock and Pop. For the last 12 years, in schools, I have been teaching whole-class instrumental lessons on recorder, clarinet, flute, keyboard and ukulele. This has included teaching whole-class samba band and singing, and running weekly whole-school singing assemblies and termly music concerts, as well as planning whole-school music curriculum. Previously I have taught song-writing, harmony and music theory to GCSE and A-Level students. Above all else, my number one priority during my lessons is that my pupils are thoroughly enjoying themselves and making excellent progress. Music should be nothing but fun, first and foremost, or children just won’t want to practice and therefore won’t progress. I’ve known far too many children and adults over the years who have had such negative experiences with traditional, ridged and non-bending teachers that they have simply given up and have had no desire to ever come back to music. This is nothing short of a tragedy. I know I provide the polar opposite experience to this. I ensure that I enthuse and inspire each and every one of my pupils, and that my lessons are full of fun and enjoyment, encouragement and positivity, whilst being jam-packed with progress, development and rewarding learning at the same time. This combination ensures that each and every one of my pupils is eager to continue their musical journey with me, can’t wait to get home and practice, and thus make huge leaps forwards in their progress week by week. I believe I am an excellent teacher. I have always established great working relationships with my pupils and parents alike, which I believe to be one of the most important aspects of great teaching practice. I love to get my pupils involved in choosing some of the pieces they want to learn, and produce bespoke sheet music for each child, at any level, on any instrument. One week they could be playing Ed Sheeran, the next it could be the Pokemon theme! There are no limits. Regardless of their level and ability, I will write out music to suit each child’s very specific needs. I also can create backing tracks for my pupils to play along to at home. I believe in strong relationships, clear communication and high levels of organization, whilst incorporating a variety of wider aspects of music in my lessons too: Duet sight-reading together, classical, pop and jazz music, improvisation, piano accompaniment, singing, song writing, play-along backing tracks, group collaboration with other instrumentalists, playing by ear, ad libing and composition, to name but a few. What I Can Teach: Piano and Keyboard Saxophone, clarinet, flute, recorder Guitar, bass guitar, ukulele Singing Drums Music notation using Sibelius Much technology using Garageband and Logic Songwriting and Composition GCSE and A-Level Music Grade 5 Theory Preparation Grade Exam Aural Test Preparation

Classical Piano

Hi :) I recently passed my Trinity grade 8 classical piano exam with 83% and am currently preparing for the Trinity LTCL music teaching diploma, which I will take in the first semester of 2021. The LTCL is equivalent to a final year college degree. I have been teaching piano and music theory for about 3 years, mostly to beginners and to some intermediate students. I also have a master's degree in Communication/Journalism and lectured in that field for over ten years. I am a patient and friendly person and very passionate about music and teaching.

Pop Vocals, Music Theater, Rap Style and Lyric Vocals, Classical Piano, Jazz Piano, Keyboard

My name is Louisa and I'm a singer / songwriter and musician from Dorset, UK. I have been playing the piano for most of my life, but I also play guitar and woodwind instruments. I believe music should be fun and everyone is able to learn to sing or play an instrument. I teach across all age ranges. At the moment my youngest student is four years old and my oldest is eighty six! I like to create a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment, which I believe enables my students to focus more easily on what is being taught. All classes include sight reading, basic theory, finger techniques, chord patterns, ear training and understanding rhythm. As well as providing online piano and vocal lessons, I also offer a range of performance masterclasses. See you in your next music lesson!

Saxophone, Clarinet

Patrick Hughes is regarded as one of Ireland’s most exciting saxophonists. As a protégé of the world-renowned French saxophone virtuoso Jean-Yves Fourmeau, his playing is steeped in the French classical tradition. He graduated from the Conservatoire National Régional de Cergy-Pontoise (Paris) with the important Premiere Prix and Medaille d'or of his international saxophone class in 2011. In June 2009 he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance degree at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. He is an outstanding prizewinner, winning 1 st Prizes in both saxophone competitions and in the McCullough Cup (Woodwind Concerto) at the E.S.B Feis Ceoil in Dublin. He is also the recipient of a Y.M.F.E (Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe) scholarship, winning outright 1st Prize as a student. International highlights include 1 st Prize in the "Concours de Saxophone Parisien 2010" in Paris. As a student, Patrick was announced as the winner of the prestigious R.D.S Music Bursary. This is one of the largest music bursaries on offer to young musicians in Ireland and amongst the largest in Europe ; it was the first time in its seven-year history that this prize was awarded to a saxophonist. He is a former member of both the Irish Youth Wind Ensemble and the National Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ireland. He has participated in masterclasses and lessons with many of the world’s finest saxophonists including: Arno Bornkamp, John Harle, Jean-Dénis Michat, Kyle Horch and Otis Murphy. He has also performed with the two professional orchestras in Ireland , the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra. Patrick is a passionate teacher and has established one of the best private teaching practises in Ireland, He also teaches in several music schools in his native Dublin. As a teacher , Patrick has secured many distinctions with his students at grade 8 ABRSM level. His students have also being accepted by prestigious conservatories at home and aboard. Outside of his busy teaching schedule he is a part of the Swing Cats band - hugely popular in Ireland and Abroad. He has performed live with Chris De Burgh, Twink, Eurovision winner Paul Harrington, Phil Coulter and Marilyn Bergman. He has appeared twice on Irish TV in two separate hour long TV specials “Swing Cats Live” viewed by over 250,000 people. Patrick also enjoyed the opportunity to perform in Ireland’s 3Arena to 6,000 people. Patrick performs exclusively on Yamaha Custom Saxophones.

Classical Guitar, Flamenco Guitar, Electric Rock Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Pop Vocals, Freestyle, Rap Style and Lyric Vocals, Classical Piano, Jazz Piano, Keyboard, Drums, Handpan Drum

Rock and roll, Rythm and Poetry, and everything you need to get to know the universal language of music. Hi, Im a professional artist, designer, and producer. I am from Monterrey, México, I have been in the music world since I was under 5 years old. I have been producing for 6 years now and have been studying the language since 2006. My method is completely based on the student's needs, motivations, and interests. We´ll get to know each other, have a good time, and rock the world with our music.

Electric Rock Guitar, Ukulele, Acoustic Guitar

Throughout 20 years of experience, I´ve had the pleasure to work with some of the biggest names in Mexican alternative music. I have played in award winnings musicals such as National Pastime, Qué Plantón! and Amor hecho a mano. As a composer/producer I have written and produced music for tv, theater plays, modern dance plays and worked as a producer for artists from different backgrounds, ranging from Jazz and Rock up to Hip hop or Pop. Currently I lead my jazz project EMQ (Ernesto Mercado Quintet) and own a production studio.

Classical Voice, Music Theater

With my extensive background in performance and teaching in both 1:1 and group contexts, I have a wealth of experience to draw upon in my teaching. Having seen first hand the personal growth musical involvement can give, I am really keen to pass on the skills and passion for the arts I have acquired to the next generation of performers.

Classical Guitar, Electric Rock Guitar, Ukulele, Acoustic Guitar

Matthew is a guitarist, composer and musicologist based in London with over a decade's experience in music tuition, recently graduated a masters from the Royal College of Music, having previously studied music at the University of Manchester. He trained as a classical guitarist at the UoM and has performed in jazz ensembles for a number of years. He has experience in teaching electric and acoustic guitar, electric bass and ukulele to a wide range of ages and abilities, including working towards ABRSM and Trinity graded exams. Lessons and workshops are friendly and relaxed, with a focus on practical application and channeling your interests as much as possible, with a belief that a huge aspect of learning music is to be exposed to as much of it as possible.

Classical Piano, Flute

Teaching is a great passion of mine, I have taught for many years in and around London and Dorset, in schools and privately. I have a huge amount of knowledge and experience in the music industry and know what is required to become top of your game. I teach all levels and standards and very happy to teach any student whatever their aspirations are. I completed my Masters at The Royal Academy of Music in 2017, being awarded Distinction. And have since been freelancing as Principal flute, Sub Principal flute, alto flute and piccolo with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and various other orchestras and ensembles across the UK. I believe I am a good teacher because I'm passionate about passing on knowledge and helping in any way I can. I am aware every student is completely different and I enjoy shaping each lesson to fit the students needs. I teach all standards of flute, piccolo and alto flute. I also offer piano lessons, as I have played piano my whole life and although it isn't my main instrument, I'm very capable and absolutely love playing. Often I accompany students if needed. I offer grades 1-5 in piano tuition. I also offer theory and recorder lessons. Although a lot of people begin on recorder then move to another wind instrument.

Jazz Piano, Keyboard, Saxophone

I'm a musician and have taught music at University level as well as privately. I have also written music for TV and theatre, as well as playing gigs and sessions. My main instruments are piano and saxophone. I specialise in improvisation and teach mainly pop, jazz, blues and songwriting. I also offer music theory.

Classical Piano, Keyboard

I am a piano teacher and I also teach music to primary children. I love teaching children music, facilitating them to discover the world of music. They are inspiring me every day to find games and activities that can make their way more beautiful. I think that every person that has the desire to learn to play music is already an artist, it just has to find the best the way to increase!

Classical Voice, Jazz Voice, Pop Vocals, Music Theater

I am a professional opera singer of Italian/Thai descent, with an international career spanning four continents. I’m a top graduate from the “Conservatorio di Musica Benedetto Marcello” in Venezia, Italy. I was appointed to sing for the King of Thailand and in several Royal Command Performances. I also created major roles in various opera World Premieres in Australia and Thailand, and was praised by Opera UK magazine for singing the famous “two showpiece arias with apparently effortless ease” as Queen of the Night in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”. I have an extensive teaching experience of over 10 years, having taught Classical Voice and Italian Diction in Thailand’s top universities and international schools, also conducting lectures, workshops and masterclasses on Italian language and Opera singing. Currently based in London, I often have collaborations both as performer and as Italian Language Coach with Barefoot Opera, of which I also am an associate artist, and Longborough Festival Opera. I divide my performing and teaching activity between UK, Thailand, Italy, and now online too. I am passionate about the process of unfolding the student’s unique voice and the blossoming of talent, either professionally or for pure enjoyment. I teach classical singing from beginner up to a professional level, with an emphasis not only on technique, but also on repertoire, stage presence, clear diction (expertise in Italian, Latin, English, French) as a means to enhance expression, musicality and projection. But I also work with students who sing music theater, crossover, pop and other genres, as I believe that a solid basic technique founded in the principles of classical singing can be very beneficial also in other styles. Therefore I welcome students of all ages, backgrounds and singing styles. I also have experience in preparing students for ABRSM Singing Exams for Grades 1-8. Last but not least, I have the same enthusiasm for students who want to experience the freedom of healthy singing without necessarily pursuing a profession, and who want to benefit physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually from the many positive aspects that singing produces in all of us as human beings.