Violin Lessons for all levels and ability with a supportive teacher | Children, Teenagers, Adults

From 42 £ /h

As an educator, Fiachra is focused always on finding the way of making music which suits each of his students best, with a confident and comfortable way of working with the instrument (which then transfers into the rest of life). He has been praised for his patient and compassionate approach, and an openness and freedom which he shares in his performance.

Fiachra's has experience preparing students for the ABRSM exams in violin and viola, and music theory.

When teaching young children, he makes use of imaginative imagery and games to help explain concepts in a way that children can understand. He has also been praised for his ability to listen and understand the needs of his students, helping them make progress in a rewarding way.

His methodology is tailored to each individual student, with a focus on providing enjoyment of the individual lessons as much as possible. He is understanding in giving constructive feedback and understandsi how important it is to foster a healthy self-image and self-story in all of his students.

Fiachra teaches at every level, and is always supportive of different learning approaches for each persons unique needs, and shows great awareness and understanding in particular of students with SpLDs.

Location

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Around Islington, United Kingdom

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Estelle Road, London, UK

Prince Consort Road, London, UK

About Me

Fiachra is a scholar of the Royal College of Music since 2023, having obtained his bachelor degree studying with Nobuko Imai and Marjolein Dispa at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. His own learning experiences to date, together with his experience teaching students of all ages, has given him a strong interest in attending to the needs of individual students. With over 6 years teaching experience privately and at masterclasses, in music schools and after-school programmes, and at music camps for young children, he has developed a great love for teaching and continues to improve on his knowledge every day.

Education

Royal College of Music - Master in Performance 2023-2025
Conservatorium van Amsterdam - Bachelor in Performance 2019-2023
Teaching and Performance Diploma - Royal Irish Academy of Music 2018-2019

Experience / Qualifications

Fiachra's experience is wide-ranging, from private studio tuition to after-school classes and part time work for music schools. He also has an international performing schedule and takes part regularly in Teaching and Performance Seminars around Europe.

BMusPerf Conservatorium van Amsterdam
DipMus RIAM

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Violin

Viola

Music theory

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Piano Lessons for Beginners to Intermediate Level with a supportive teacher | Children, Teenagers, Adult

35 £ /h

As an educator, Fiachra is focused always on finding the way of making music which suits each of his students best, with a confident and comfortable way of working with the instrument (which then transfers into the rest of life). He has been praised for his patient and compassionate approach, and an openness and freedom which he shares in his performance.

When teaching young children, he makes use of imaginative imagery and games to help explain concepts in a way that children can understand. He has also been praised for his ability to listen and understand the needs of his students, helping them make progress in a rewarding way.

His methodology is tailored to each individual student, with a focus on providing enjoyment of the individual lessons as much as possible. He is understanding in giving constructive feedback and understandsi how important it is to foster a healthy self-image and self-story in all of his students.

Fiachra teaches at every level, and is always supportive of different learning approaches for each persons unique needs, and shows great awareness and understanding in particular of students with SpLDs.

Marcos

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I am a graduate of the Royal College of Music in London, where I lived since 2009.

Individual lessons enables me to tailor and adapt my teaching to every pupil's needs; helping them to learn the repertoire or skills that each individual requires. I cover styles such as classical, contemporary, pop, jazz and film music.

I have prepared and entered pupils entry exams/auditions of conservatoires and music colleges of Spain and Europe as well as for composition competitions as I have won more then 30 awards myself and have been adjudicator of some composition competitions. I was also a professor in the Music faculty at Madrid's 'University Centre TAI', the Trinity Music Academy in London and The Conservatoire of Barcelona

Bisho

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Ready to start your piano journey or level up your skills? I offer fun, flexible, and fully tailored piano lessons designed around you; your goals, your style, your pace.

With 20 years of experience and a background in live performances with bands and choirs, I bring real-world musicality to every lesson. Whether you’re 7 or 70, a total beginner or an experienced player, you’re in good hands.

What you’ll get:
• Learn your way : Classical, jazz, pop, gospel & more
• Master the basics and beyond: Theory, rhythm, melody, composition
• Play with confidence: Read sheet music, improvise, and play by ear
• Wherever you are: Lessons online or in the comfort of your home

I’ve taught kids, teens, and adults. Each lesson is designed to be engaging, empowering, and inspiring.

Let’s turn your passion into music. Contact me today to book your first lesson!

Gwyneth

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My main goals as a teacher are to help my students improve their technical skill, mature their musical ideas and learn effective practice methods.

The outline of my typical lesson consists of scales, a study and a piece. This creates a solid technical foundation while also expanding the students repertoire. Depending on the student’s goals, I can also incorporate aural/ sight reading practice into the lesson to move onto the ABRSM or Trinity syllabus to prepare for graded exams.

Maria

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My name is Maria and I am a professional Violinist. My second instrument is Piano. I have done my music education in Bulgaria and after that I went to Belgium to complete my Master 's degree. Teaching since 2008 I have a good experience working with children and adults . I am familiar with ABRSM Grade system. My teaching process is based on the classical methodical rules, but I am teaching other musical styles as well, such as folk, basic jazz or improvisation (for advanced students). I believe that music is a wonderful language, we just need the right tools and knowledge to be able to read it, my role is to provide them so you can learn, enjoy and improve your skills. And if you are still searching for your musical inspiration or guide why don’t you contact me and you can begin your musical journey.

Elize

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Feel like picking up a new hobby? Want to refresh your knowledge? Looking for a new way to be creative?

Why not learn how to read and write music - who knows, maybe you're a composer at heart?

I have created a seven step program that takes you through the basics and teaches how to recognize clefs, range, and expands the limits of possibilities. While day 1 is an introduction on the build of music and what notes are, by day 5 you already understand how key signatures work and how to write down a tune that you hear somewhere.

Or, maybe, you have an instrument and always wanted to be able to pick up a piece of music and be able to play it? Or, perhaps, it is time to become the composer and notate your creations to better remember and share? Whatever it might be, learning to read and write music gives you a new, exciting skill and opens a door to a whole new world!

Luca

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My name's Luca and I've been a full-time professional musician for the past 10 years. I mainly work as a session musician and recording artist/producer, and also as a private guitar tutor.
My goal when it comes to teaching is to share my knowledge and passion for music and to help you improving and having as much enjoyment from it as I have for it.

I base my lessons on my student’s ambitions and on their weaknesses, so they can improve quickly and efficiently, without loosing interest on the instrument, and so they can reach their goals, giving them a personalised lesson plan, having fun and playing different styles and techniques. Everyone is welcome to join my teaching plan if they want to spice up their playing or simply start from scratch.

I specialise in all popular musical styles, such as Pop, R&B, Funk, Jazz, Rock and more, on both electric and acoustic guitar. I'm extremely passionate in music theory, composition, arranging, and also music production. If you're interested in developing your skills in any of these areas, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Isaac

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Isaac is an award-winning clarinettist, teacher and arranger. He graduated with Distinction from the Royal College of Music as an HR Taylor Trust Scholar, studying Masters of Performance. In 2021, he graduated first class as a Bachelor of Music from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where he won the college's Concerto Competition. He is originally from a small village in Northamptonshire.

At a young age, Isaac has a wealth of experience in teaching across all levels of education. He has managed his private studio for half a decade, whilst currently holding the position of woodwind tutor at West London Free School, previously Loughton Music Academy Trust and World Heart Beat Music Academy. Alongside working with RCM & RWCMD Juniors departments, and RCM Sparks programmes as workshop support staff, Isaac has worked with the outreach departments of the London Mozart Players, Neville Holt Opera and Royal Scottish National Orchestra. He is also an ongoing self-employed tutor at BSharp Studios, Marie de Bry Arts Academy, Forte Lessons, Lycaeum Tutors, and London Music Tutors; he is also on the roster of the RCM Teaching Service. In 2022, his wind quintet, Ormonde Ensemble, won a place on the Wigmore Hall Chamber Tots Training and Development Scheme, a unique opportunity for musicians to develop their skills and experience as supporting musicians in early-year practice.

Isaac approaches teaching with a young, fresh mindset with a heavy focus on a strong musical foundation, problem-solving, practice “hacking”, determination and, above all, enjoyment. He has been commended for his relatability and calm, patient but efficient manner. He believes that the perfect teacher enables the pupil to become their own teacher! Being able to have clear direction and goals is of paramount importance. Also, having the capacity to ask “Why is this working/not working?” and having ideas on how to fix them is the fastest way to progress.

After studying performance psychology alongside his clarinet studies at RCM and during his exchange in Finland, Isaac is deeply passionate about how the mind affects how we play and practice. He draws mostly from academics such as Anders Ericsson and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, and countless world-leading clarinet players whom he has been fortunate to learn from.

Being an active professional musician by trade means Isaac is always striving to be on the top of his playing, which bolsters teaching practices immensely, allowing lessons to be driven through first-hand and recent experiences. This facilitates constantly fresh ideas for his pupils to work on alongside regular fundamentals. Isaac works regularly as a guest with some of the top orchestras in the country, such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales and London Mozart Players, among others. He has recently been appointed as one of the Philharmonia’s ‘MMSF Emerging Artists’ for the 2023/24 season.

Isaac’s rates factor in all the financial obligations of being self-employed, such as holiday pay, sick pay, pension contributions, familial leave, additional travel, increased preparation time or greater responsibility. Current inflation rates, including global food prices and transport costs, are also a continual factor in the fee. They also follow the recommended teaching rates for this location put forward by the Musician's Union, of which Isaac is a member. This is to avoid undercutting other tutors, whilst still wishing to provide affordable lessons.

Lessons can be 30, 45 or 60 minutes: 30 minutes is ideal for young beginners, 45 for adult beginners and older pupils. 60 minutes for advanced players or those who wish to learn Music Theory in tandem.

Do get in touch with Isaac to organise a lesson in Chiswick or the surrounding areas (within reason and subject to travel costs included), or to request more info!

Ondrej

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Happy students = happy me.

'Ondrej is excellent at setting the right goal posts for your level: challenging, but not so challenging as to be discouraging. He has a discerning eye and ear and knows how to direct his advice to see immediate results.' - Lauren (student)

- 10+ years experience – private & school teaching
- Lessons catered to your needs and wants
- Individual attention
- Taught ages 5-60
- Beginner to professional
- Individual & group lessons
- Experience teaching students with dyslexia, helping students with injury
- Student success:
o graded exams
o music scholarships
o admittance to music colleges
o playing their favourite pieces
- Flexible lesson times (including weekends and evenings)
- All are welcome!

One of the parts of teaching I most enjoy is the variety of my students’ backgrounds and finding an individual approach that works best for each student. I always do my best to create a supportive, stress-free environment so that the students can have a really fun time learning, while encouraging them to expand their capabilities at a pace that suits them best.

Daniel

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Approach to Teaching
– I favour a structured approach. I devise lesson plans in advance of every lesson, catered to the student's specific needs.
– Violin lessons tend to be carefully planned to focus on specific technical aspects of performance. To train musicality, I often teach this through the use of Kreutzer and Fiorillo etudes, Dont studies, and also pieces of repertoire catered to the student's musical interests and technical requirements.
– I am open to considering student repertoire suggestions if they are particularly passionate about a certain piece.

Lesson Structure
– Typically violin lessons range in length from 30 minutes to an hour, but I am flexible: I am more than happy to devise a lesson structure that caters for a student's requirements.

Credentials
– I am a Musicology PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge.
– I have worked as a private violin teacher for 7 years (since I was 17). I have taught a variety of students, from beginners starting their instrumental training, to more advanced performers looking to improve their technical facility and performance skills.
– I have performed at West Road Concert Hall (University of Cambridge), The Lee Tseng Hall (Wolfson College Cambridge), Buxton International Festival, Manchester International Festival, and The Bridgewater Hall.
– I have an extensive portfolio of performing credits on documentary films; recent highlights include the docuseries on Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein 'House of Maxwell' (BBC2, 2022), and 'Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In' (Netflix) (Passion Pictures / Universal Pictures) (2021). Performance Credits:

Soundtrack:

House of Maxwell (BBC2) (2022) *Score nominated for BAFTA award
Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In (Netflix) (Passion Pictures / Universal Pictures) (2021)
The Schnoz (Premiered at the Jewish Film Festival 2020)
The Chillenden Murders (BBC2) (2017)
The Five Wives & Lives Of Melvyn Pfferberg (2016)
Conviction: Murder At the Station (BBC2) (2016)
Charlie Hebdo: 3 Days That Shook Paris (Channel 4) (2015)
Being AP (BBC + Toronto Film Festival) (2015)
The Battle for Marjah (HBO) (2012)

Popular Music Releases:

Grasscut – Human Estuary / The Garden / Witley Common (2021) (Lo Recordings)
Grasscut – Coprolite Tip / Courage Traveller / Edges Of Night (2021) (Lo Recordings)
Grasscut – September's Night Sky (2015) (Lo Recordings)
Grasscut – Beacon (2014) (Lo Recordings)
Grasscut – Pieces (2012) (Ninja Tune)
Essa Weira – Glimpse (2020)
Jaga Jazzist – Toccata (Grasscut remix) (2010) (Ninja Tune xx Vol. 2) (Ninja Tune)

– I hold an MPhil(Cantab) in Music from the University of Cambridge, where I specialised in Historical Musicology and Aesthetics.
– I led the University of Cambridge Experimental Music Ensemble (CUEME) during my MPhil year
– I have a first-class music degree (74.4%) from the University of Manchester, where I won three Hargreaves Prizes for Academic Achievement.
– I achieved a distinction (92%) in my ATCL Diploma in violin performance, and a First (78%) in my final violin recital for my undergraduate degree.
– I have worked as an Assistant Music Teacher, which involved teaching to A-Level Music students.

Ability of Students
– Violin: Beginner to first-level Diploma (ATCL or DipABRSM)

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Using jazz music as my specialism, I am able to teach even the most technically challenging concepts in their most basic forms and transfer them to the guitar in their most simple terms. I have taught the guitar, music theory and GCSE and A-Level Music syllabuses for six years to students of all ages and abilities and across every imaginable genre.

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Enhance your piano and guitar skills with personalized lessons from a former jazz music graduate specializing in pop and jazz. Our lessons cover jazz and pop techniques, from intricate chord progressions and improvisation to dynamic rhythms and melodies. With tailored instruction suited to your skill level, you'll gain expertise in both technical proficiency and creative expression. Discover a versatile repertoire and practical application of music theory, all guided by an experienced instructor dedicated to helping you reach your musical goals.

Paolo

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Hello!
My name is Paolo, I am 22 and I’ve graduated from Trinity Laban College of music last year.

Music theory students: I am here to help you revise/ understand any music theory, history of music and production topics from GCSE music to Sixth form level.

Yulia

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Whether you are a complete beginner and want to start on your musical journey or looking to refine your playing and take it to the next level, my lessons are designed to meet you where you are and help you grow with confidence. I offer one-to-one violin lessons for all ages and skill levels with a supportive and structured approach. I am highly adaptable to any of your goals and desires, whether it’s to make your first steps in violin playing, develop a general understanding of musical language, prepare for a certain grade exam or just play for fun. My aim is to make learning enjoyable and share the love for music with my students. My lessons are carefully designed to suit everyone. It usually consists of the foundation of the violin technique, a wide range of repertoire, carefully selected for every individual, historical context of the compositions, music theory and aural skills, however, it depends greatly on the goal of each student and can differ in each case. I have been teaching for over three years, both in person and online, with students’ ages ranging from 4 to 48 years old, and enjoyed helping them move towards their dream, whether it is to be able to play a tune from their favourite song, or a classical concerto. The lessons should be fun and joyful - bring excitement, inspiration and encouragement for achievements! In my teaching, that is what I believe in and strive for. Get in touch to book a lesson or ask any questions - I would love to hear from you!

Luke

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In my lessons, I adopt a personalised approach tailored to each student's unique musical tastes and aspirations. My objective is to establish a strong foundation while fostering a deep connection between the student and the music they love, ensuring that lessons are both comfortable and enjoyable.

Drawing inspiration from my own mentors, I strive to instil a lifelong passion for music by focusing on technical proficiency, developing individual sound, and promoting self-expression and creativity.

I cultivate an environment where making mistakes is part of the learning process, providing a supportive and effective educational experience.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, I'm here to help you grow as a musician. Together, we’ll work towards your musical goals and enjoy the process of making music.