About Oscar Tabor

Hi, my name is Oscar and I have been teaching the Violin and Piano for 5 years, whilst also being a regular performer in Orchestra's, bands, String ensembles and as a soloist. I currently only teach in English, despite living in Berlin, but I hope to be able to offer lessons in German soon. I studied Violin performance at the Royal Northern College of music, and my qualifications include both a Bachelors degree and a Licentiate of Music. Whilst my musical upbringing and education was largely classical, I have developed a strong interest in multiple other genres of music. I run a Gypsy Jazz collective, and regularly play with both a Klezmer band and multiple different Celtic folk groups. This has given me a lot of insight into different styles of both learning and teaching, and it has meant that I feel confident providing students with lessons in improvisation and lessons learning by ear, as opposed to just from sheet music. My students range from age 4-70 and I teach people of all ages and abilities. The challenges that go with catering for different stylistic preferences keep my job interesting, fresh and engaging, and I really enjoy watching my students progress and find their voice. I don't have a one size fits all teaching approach, and I find that students stay engaged when they are able to pursue their specific interests. Thank you for reading, and I hope to here from you soon!