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Violin, Viola

I studied at Trinity College of Music where I gained a BMus (Hons) Degree and a Postgraduate Diploma. I was also awarded the Band/Kurtz award for viola playing, the Vera Kantrovich Prize for solo string playing and the Sir John Barbirolli Prize for string quartet. As a professional orchestral and chamber musician, I have worked with the Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, RTE National Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Scottish and BBC Concert Orchestras. I have also done session work performing alongside artists including McFly and various film and TV soundtracks. I have over 17 years experience teaching both the violin and viola from beginner up to diploma level and teach privately as well as in schools. I also teach music theory up to Grade 5 and beginner piano lessons.

Classical Piano, Jazz Piano, Keyboard, Violin, Viola

A classical musician with 21 years of piano, violin, viola, music theory teaching, piano accompaniment and orchestra conducting experience, both in primary and secondary school classes and teaching individual students. Preparation and training for music exams (ABRSM, Trinity College London and London College of Music) Examiner of Peason BTEC National, IB and RSL Awards.

Classical Piano, Jazz Piano, Violin

Hello there! I have been teaching piano and violin privately for 5 years and have recently started teaching online, working with a variety of age groups from beginners to Grade 6. I am also a composer for musical theatre and TV adverts too, and I gig as a singer and a pianist at functions. I have an MA in Writing Musicals, and graduated from University of Leeds with a BA in Music.

Violin

Strengthen your skills; find your own voice. I am a composer and violinist with 13 years of professional experience in the music industry. I am passionate about helping people of various abilities find their own musical voice, and though the violin is the instrument I specialise in, I am equally keen to help people who want to improve their improvisational and music writing skills. Together we can design a path of learning whereby you define your own personal goals and I help you to fulfill them.

Violin, Viola

I am a violinist and viola player and teacher with twenty five years of experience. I have taught all aspects of string teaching and have been employed as a teacher in various contexts throughout my career. I have taught: individuals (privately and in schools,) from beginners to advanced; small groups; whole classes; Colourstrings lessons; creative music workshops from group lessons for adults to doing improvisation and composition workshops with young people with learning difficulties; to leading composition sessions for A -Level students. My teaching is a combination of traditional approaches to playing: teaching excellent technique and I cover classical repertoire and exercises/studies; grade syllabuses - Trinity or ABRSM if appropriate for the student; and also creative techniques: teaching ways to approach improvisation and composition. My playing experience includes extra work for some of the London orchestras; solo work; film and TV sessions; chamber music; remote recordings from home with my home studio. I also do composition and arrangement work and can do remote recordings from home.

Violin, Viola

Professional violinist and violist, graduate of the University of Cambridge and the RNCM, I teach violin and viola to all levels. I've been very grateful to these instruments myself to have offered me immense joy in playing with a great deal of ensembles around the world and I hope to be able to pass on at least a little bit of this.

Violin

I studied Music at degree level and have a very musical background in singing, violin and music theory. I studied violin with Sheila Nelson amongst others. I am an experienced violin teacher of many years, mainly beginners who value my lessons as we progress through the early ABRSM grades.

Classical Voice, Pop Vocals, Music Theater, Freestyle, Classical Piano, Keyboard, Violin, Viola, Cello

I currently work as a professional musician, performing/recording violin and piano for various ensembles and different styles on a regular basis including various musicals and operas, such as lead violinist for UK premier of Little Women the Musical, the premier of The Clockmaker's Daughter at The Landor, The Ace of Clubs, Benjamin Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hansel & Gretal. I have performed as leader of 2nd violin for the Orion Orchestra and leader of the Huddersfield Philharmonic as well as working with artists including Broadcast 2000, Josh Groban, Ed Sheeran and Rick Wakeman. As well as my performance experience, I have previously worked as a piano, violin and cello teacher at a number of music academies and schools, as well as instrumental teaching, I have also worked as in-house piano accompanist for instrumental exams, choir and orchestral/ensemble rehearsals and school shows/concerts. I also work as musical director and music facilitator for Trinity Theatre and run community singing sessions in Tunbridge Wells and currently run music & baby sensory sessions for ages 0-5 years where as well as singing to the children and their carers I would also give an instrumental demonstration.

Classical Guitar, Flamenco Guitar, Electric Rock Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Piano, Keyboard, Violin

Hi, I teach Guitars (MMUS - Primary Instrument) Violins, and Piano in schools, privately and online. I teach all styles following the ABRSM/Rockschool syllabus Grades 1 - 8+. I have a valid DBS(CRB) & UTR. I also work as a Composer writing original music for TV shows, adverts and music publishing libraries. I also offer music services like Orchestration, Arrangement and Copying for bands and artists. I have had extensive touring/recording experience with myriad bands/artists Academics : Masters in Music with Composition and Film Scoring from University of Surrey. Cert.HDIP and BMUS(Hons) from Academy of Contemporary Music, Middlesex University.

Classical Piano, Violin, Clarinet

I have been teaching both privately and in schools for over 35 years now and am still as passionate about it as I was when I first started out. Over the years I have become increasingly engaged with the psychology behind learning and my mission is to unlock each individual's potential with the maximum amount of fun and enjoyment along the way. Come let me help you on your journey!

Acoustic Guitar, Classical Piano, Keyboard, Violin, Viola, Flute

I am an experienced flautist, violinist, viola player and performer currently in my 4th year studying classical music at Edinburgh Napier university and can teach up to Grade 8 standard flute and grade 5/6 on violin, piano and viola. I am happy to work with any age range and can teach groups if this suits you better. I can also instruct in music theory up to grade 5 alongside regular instrumental lessons, and Instruct in beginner/ intermediate keyboard skills. Hours can be flexible around your personal schedule, and can be changed week to week if need be. I can also provide sheet music so you can practice at home. My experience playing includes being a part of various orchestras, performing with a string quartet, being in a ceilidh band and a variety of solo performances, so I can cover many different styles of music and adapt to what you want to learn. My experience in teaching includes leading music groups at a school, instructing sections of an orchestra, and teaching flute, violin, piano and viola regularly for 3 years.

Classical Piano, Violin, Viola

Freelance Violin, Viola & Piano Player & Teacher 2005 – present I have experience teaching a range of ages from young children to retirement age, beginners to advanced level. I always have a custom approach of teaching style and technique, which suits better the personality of the tutee in order to enjoy the learning process. I also teach Music Theory. I am an experienced professional viola player. My musical training includes also music pedagogy, chamber music, orchestra, harmony, analysis and music theory, music history and philosophy. I live in Enfield, North London PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Teaching: North London Music Centre - August 2017 - May 2019 Private tuition - violin, viola & piano Groups: LaCordia String Quartet – October 2015 – March 2017 – Manager and Viola player Gioia String Quartet – April 2005 – April 2011 – Manager and Viola player Orchestra: Tutti Viola Player – Sussex Symphony Orchestra, Brighton, East Sussex (June 2015 – March 2017) Tutti Viola Player – Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra, Worthing, West Sussex (March 2014 – March 2017) Tutti Viola Player - Guernsey Symphony Orchestra, Guernsey, Channel Islands (season 2012 & 2013) Tutti Viola Player - "Dinu Lipatti" State Philharmonic Orchestra, Satu-Mare, Romania (March 2002 – March 2005) - Full time employee. Tours with this orchestra in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Hungary, Belgium OTHER MUSICAL ACTIVITIES AND COURSES: July 2017 – Orchestra of the City London – (Saint Saens - Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah; Strauss - Four Last Songs; Wagner - Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde; Tchaikovsky - Romeo and Juliet Overture - Fantasy) March 2017 - London Repertoire Orchestra Concert for The Bridge School – (Beethoven Overture Leonore No 3; Grieg Piano Concerto; Brahms Symphony No 4) February 2017 - Phoenix Choir and Orchestra – (Mendelssohn -Elijah) December 2016 - Chanctonbury Chorus and Orchestra (Christmas Oratorio – J. S Bach) May 2016 - Chanctonbury Chorus and Orchestra (Gabriel Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine; Arvo PärtBerliner Messe; Edward Elgar The Music Makers March, 2016- Sussex Chorus and Orchestra - Verdi - Requiem August 2001 – Tour in Spain with Transylvania State Philharmonic Orchestra of Cluj-Napoca March 2010 –“Liutaria” Chamber Orchestra of Cluj-Napoca - The Four Seasons by Piazzolla July 2009 – “Oratorium” Project - International Orchestra Master-class organized by “Jubilate Foundation” (1 week) conductor David Gier (South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Music Director, Chair of the Music Jury for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, cover conductor for Metropolitan Opera New York) Viola docent – Ellen Rose (Julliard School graduate; Principal Viola of Dallas Symphony Orchestra) 2002 – Internationale Junge Orchesterakademie, Bayreuth, Germany – Orchestra International Summer Masterclass (1 month) 1999 - “Bach Academy” Orchestra Master-class (Baroque Music), Brasov, Romania 1998 – “Bach Academy” Orchestra Master-class, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 1991 – Orchestra Summer Master-class, Salzburg, Austria (2 weeks) 2008 – Bachelor’ (Honours) of Economics in Trade, Tourism and Service Economy – Babes Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania - The Faculty of Economic Science and Business Administration 2002 – Bachelor (Honours) of Arts in Music– Viola - Gh. Dima Music Academy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 1997 - Baccalaureate Diploma in Music - Sigismund Toduta Music High School, Cluj-Napoca, Romania EDUCATION: 2008 – Bachelor’ (Honours) of Economics in Trade, Tourism and Service Economy – Babes Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania - The Faculty of Economic Science and Business Administration 2002 – Bachelor (Honours) of Arts in Music– Viola - Gh. Dima Music Academy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 1997 - Baccalaureate Diploma in Music - Sigismund Toduta Music High School, Cluj-Napoca, Romania