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Classical Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Acoustic Guitar, Jazz Voice, Pop Vocals, 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

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.

Drums

About Me I have been learning the drums since I was 11 (now 43) and have been through all the challenges and different aspects of playing from orchestral/concert to original touring bands, wedding/function bands, panto and dance shows, party bands and jazz to playing all over the world on cruise ships. I am overjoyed to be still playing and love encouraging others to play in whatever way they want to. My Teaching Approach My teaching style is to get to let the student show their current skills so I can guide them on ways to improve at a realistic speed while keeping them inspired and active in their practice. I see reading music as an essential tool for independent learning and encourage students to find their own material that we can work through together, that being grades or their favourite music. I have a charismatic and amiable nature, along with an open-minded and energetic personality, always friendly and eager to help to give you the tools you need to confidently grow at your own pace.

Saxophone

I have been performing and teaching saxophone for 20+ years. I have a Masters Degree in Jazz from The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and was The Mayoral Ambassador of Music for the City of Bristol UK 2014-2016. I have toured internationally as session musician for many years and also have enjoyed teaching in a variety of situations including 1 on 1, filmed masters classes, visiting professor at music colleges, primary/ secondary schools as well as workshops for children with behavioural challenges. I feel I am good communicator and sensitive to the needs and requirements of students in any given situation.

Classical Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute

Is your child struggling with the music they're learning in band class? Does your child want to take an ABRSM or Trinity Guildhall exam? Are you looking for a teacher that truly cares for both the well-being and musical development of the student? Then I can guarantee that I can help. I am truly dedicated to creating a safe, fun and interesting approach to learning music. I have been a musician and teacher of clarinet, sax, flute and piano for 17 years. I have worked in schools as a visiting tutor for woodwind, as a band leader and as a private tutor. I have been teaching in International schools in China for 13 years and have a lot of experience in ensuring my students feel important, heard and appreciated. I want to make sure my students want to learn and have music in their life, forever. I'm not here to make stars, I'm here to show students how to love and nurture their musical talent! I can't wait to meet you and get started on your musical journey!!

Trumpet, French Horn

Highly successful horn and brass teacher with proven success record with beginners to advanced levels. 100% pass rate with examinations but happy to teach students for fun as well. I have a particularly good skillset for beginners. My background is as a professional horn player playing worldwide. I've held teaching positions in Europe and the Middle East and have recently returned to the UK. I have a friendly and relaxed approach to playing music.

Classical Guitar, Electric Rock Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Acoustic Guitar

Over 40 Years Guitar Teaching Experience Degree-qualified: BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship PGCE & QTS Examiner for London College of Music Member of the Registry of Guitar Tutors 100% Exam pass rate (LCME, ABRSM, Rockschool & Trinity) Duke of Edinburgh Approved Provider Full DBS

Classical Voice, Jazz Voice, Pop Vocals, Music Theater, Freestyle

I consider myself to be an eclectic musician meaning I appreciate and enjoy ALL styles of music. I have more than 20 years of performing, coaching, teaching, providing workshops, adjudicating all styles of singing that range from classical to pop to gospel to rock and much more. My purpose is to make sure that each student achieves success based on what he or she wishes to succeed. But most important, I seek to make sure my students develop a love and passion for music which will allow them to become individuals filled with enthusiasm, motivation and willingness to enjoy life, family, friends, but especially themselves.

Tabla, Djembe

I am a percussionist from India, my principal instrument is tabla and have been learning it for last 14 years. I was born in a musical family learning Indian classical music. My love for percussion was developed as I started listening to various sounds from nature and great maestros playing different instruments. I have completed my Master’s in Music (Contemporary Performance and Production Concentration) from Berklee College of Music 2021, Advanced Diploma in music (specialization rhythm) from Bhartiya Vidyapeeth, Master of music degree in “Tabla” from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in 2018 and on academic side have earned Master’s in Computer Applications from Pune University in 2019. Learning music since I was 9yrs old have given me lot of opportunities to play, observe and seek more. I have performed in different festivals in India, performed in a Guinness world record event which was organized by “Art of Living” in 2012. I have been playing percussion in various devotional and folklore music in India. I got an opportunity to compose for different musicals in a social organization “Jnana prabodhini”. I performed in Madrid, Spain – sala de clamores, Percussionist in a concert organised for turkana people. I have also performed in Barcelona for different events like sufi indian electronic music organized by Indian Cultural Centre, white summer festival, hindi language day organised by Indian Cultural Centre in collaboration with Embassy of India, Dhrupad (Ancient Indian Music) organised by gungur arts. I did perform in various events organised by Berklee College of Music like Festival Musaico, Lagos Concerts. It’s my pleasure to record cajon, tabla and other percussion for different artists around the world. I am glad and feel honoured to be a part for Gilberto Gill tribute where he got an honorable doctorate from Berklee College of Music. I was responsible to play percussion in two of the beautiful songs by Gilberto Gill namely Rafazenda, Palco. As a research on my musical innovation I have been working on different instrumental tracks based on different meters combining African polyrhythms, flamenco music, latin, middle eastern rhythm with a foundation of indian tala system. I have been teaching Indian rhythm in different countries like Canada, Australia, India & Spain. I have specialized in Indian, Middle eastern, Flamenco & African polyrhythms.

Classical Piano, Keyboard

Dr.Diana serves you by drawing on a continued interest in music technology and over 40 years experience: teaching piano, class piano, keyboards, recorder, singing, guitar, classroom music at all levels and choir. Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance; M.Mus and Ph.D in Music Education. I've lived and taught in a number of locations across the globe including, Birmingham UK, Europe; Tucson, Arizona USA; Kuwait City, Kuwait, Middle East; Bulaweyo, Zimbabwe, Africa; Mandeville, Jamaica, West Indies.

Violin, Viola

I have a BA in Music and certificates in violin performance from the New England Conservatory of Music, the Conservatory at Rivers, the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music and Hampshire College, where I graduated in 1985. I have coursework in Jazz from UMass Amherst, Musicology and Composition from Amherst College, Music Theory from Mt Holyoke College, and violin from Smith College. I am a founder and President of Mandolin New England, a 501c3 nonprofit mandolin orchestra. I have been teaching adults and teenagers how to play fiddle, mandolin, tenor banjo and flatpicking guitar since 1986

Jazz Voice, Pop Vocals, Music Theater, Freestyle

I began in the entertainment business when I was 7 years old and appeared in the British Movie Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush in 1967. After trying several proper jobs I discovered that I was actually “allergic” to real work and at a very young age I decided to become a musician. I studied Musical Theater and acting for 4 years at the University Of Hertfordshire in the UK and subsequently acted in several UK TV shows and movies including The Young Americans with Harvey Keitel and Judge Dredd with Sylvester Stallone. I am an award-winning writer of Musical Theater winning the Vivian Ellis Best Composer Award along with my co-writers in 1996. My shows have been staged in the West End of London at the London Palladium and Her Majesty’s Theatre. In 1990 I wrote the million-selling hit single Dirty Cash/Money Talks, which got to number 1 in the UK charts and number 25 in the US Billboard. I have also had two number ones in the Billboard Club Chart. In 1993 Simon Cowell signed me as an artist to his Arista label in London. Three months later the label went into receivership. I often wonder what happened to that Cowell chap! I was subsequently signed to BMG then Sony records as a vocalist for the band Surreal Madrid. Sir Paul McCartney produced one of the Surreal Madrid tracks. A month later I had the privilege of singing back up vocals for Paul at a Buddy Holly tribute gig in Trafalgar Square London. My good friend Dean Collinson then invited me to join his newly formed backing agency and my first gig was to sing back up for the Spice Girls. I teach vocals in a fun and educative way. I offer the full Pop Star experience. As well as instructing students in the techniques of vocal production I also teach them about the recording process, song writing and performance. I record all my students and we are constantly in production working on and recording new songs. I am happy to teach Musical Theater, Rock, Pop and R&B. I am not a “cookie cutter” vocal coach. I understand that we are all different and techniques that work for one person may not work for another. I work on a student’s uniqueness and individuality so no two lessons are exactly the same. Two years ago one of my students Whitney Lynn Smith got through to the first round of American Idol. She is now working on her first CD in Nashville Tennessee. Another of my student’s Élan is just about to sign with Sony EMI. Mary Rose has been signed to One Source Talent in New York and 19-year-old male vocalist Jay Todd who has been a student of mine for about 6 months has just signed a development deal with Atlantic Records in Boston. I’m really looking forward to working with you. Mick