Music Tuition: Violin, Brass and Music Theory (all ages/abilities) - Harringay - Private lessons

Music Tuition: Violin, Brass and Music Theory (all ages/abilities)

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I teach violin and all brass instruments from beginner right through to grade 8. I also have experience teaching music theory and GCSE and A Level Music. I believe everyone is able to make music, and I always try to share my enjoyment and passion for music with my students, no matter what they want to learn and achieve.

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Around Harringay, United Kingdom

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Manor House Station, Green Lanes, London, UK

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About Me

- I am a friendly graduate teacher with lots of experience working with children of all ages and adults
- My teaching focuses on building great technical foundations so that progress is quick and playing is always enjoyable
- I can adapt my approach depending on what the student wants to get out of our lessons and any specific learning needs (I have experience teaching students with special educational needs)
- Equally happy preparing students for grade exams or just playing for enjoyment and learning their favourite tunes

Education

MA, Royal Academy of Music, due to complete 2021
MusB (First-Class Honours), University of Manchester, 2018
A Levels (AAAA in Music, English Literature, Chemistry and Music), Bournemouth School, 2014

Experience / Qualifications

Teaching, youth music and outreach experience: Newham Music, Junior Trinity, Lancing College, National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, London Philharmonic Orchestra

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

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Music theory lessons

Availability of a typical week

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At student's home

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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.

About the classes:
Created for complete beginners and those with some experience of Piano and Singing technique, this classes serve as an ideal starting point to develop piano and singing technique, to work on improvisation skills and sight-reading, to learn in depth music theory and chords and also to explore various music genres, to build up personal portfolio, self-confidence and stage presence.

Special programme for younger beginners “Music Wonderland” has been specifically designed for children as young as 3.5 up to 7 years old.

In addition I offer classes on music yoga and therapy which bring harmony, balance and open creative powers of an artist.

Classes take place individually and in a group.

Saxophone Lessons are extremely fun! The Saxophone is a great and enjoyable instrument to play. It is powerful yet soothing; beautiful sounding and relaxing instrument to enjoy. I recently graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, moved to London and now want to share my knowledge and passion about saxophone with others!

(If you are a beginner) You will be introduced to the fundamentals of saxophone playing, note-reading and improvisation, and develop these skills as the course progresses.

What will we cover?
- Developing playing techniques: embouchure, breath control and tonguing
- Learning to play a selection of notes on the saxophone
- Studying relevant music theory and reading music for saxophone
--Jazz Harmony
- learning to listen and count time as you play
- Developing practice methods: long notes, scales, studies
- A range of repertoire in popular styles
- Simple improvisation.

What will I achieve?
- Demonstrate the ability to play and read a range of pieces for the saxophone
- Demonstrate an increase in confidence and ability to improvise short phrases
- Understand musical concepts and ideas.

I have a real passion for music and that's why I would love to help inspire and guide new musicians on their quest to learn the violin. Age is irrelevant when it comes to my lessons but the most important thing is that the student comes with a real incentive to learn.

Everyone's musical journey is different and many people decide to learn an instrument for a different reason. Therefore, the regular structure for a lesson would very much differ from person to person. For example, beginners would mostly focus on sight-reading, proper form and technique. However, someone with a slight musical background could begin by learning pieces that they want to play and I would guide them with how to encompass the piece better and make slight adjustments to their technique along the way.
When it comes to young children, I've worked in nursery and primary schools with ages from 3-7. The most important thing is that they have fun during the lessons and gain a real respect for music early on. Technique, theory and sight-reading are still incredibly important but what's most important is that the child is having an enjoyable time while learning.

I have a strong musical background as I've been playing violin and piano for 14 years, I also have a great understanding of music theory. I've performed in multiple concerts of sizes of up to 5000 attendees. I was also established enough to have achieved a full music scholarship to a performing arts secondary school and college. At GCSE I achieved an A* in music and I would be more than happy to help GCSE music students with their music theory and/or composition piece.

I am able to work with all ages and all levels of ability and experience. Whether you are starting from the beginning or you are a more experienced player looking to sharpen-up your playing, I am more than able to find a way to work with you based on what you wish to accomplish! I am also very happy to work with those who are preparing for exams and auditions to give an extra perspective and to give additional training and advice.

Born in Edinburgh, I graduated from King's College London in 2019 with an undergraduate degree in musicology. I attained my Flute Diploma (ABRSM) with distinction, and am continuing my studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2021. I am the winner of the British Flute Society's Young Artist Prize 2020 and the Guildhall Needlemakers' Prize for Woodwind 2020.

In light of Covid-19 I am very happy to give online lessons.

I am unable to teach from my home therefore I am more than happy to travel in order to teach.

I am a singer and a vocal coach with 18 years of experience in both performing and teaching. I have been coaching children and adults, both amateurs and professionals, in various settings: music schools, academies, theatre workshops and privately. My main subject is classical singing, but I can help with any style of singing, from jazz, pop to musical theater. My teaching method is easy and fun. My hope is to inspire my student with my passion for singing and help them achieve their dreams.

Learn to play piano and read music. Beginners welcome! All styles from classical, jazz, latin and rock music covered. If the student requires, we will be looking at sight reading, music theory and composition in terms of using and applying scales to create chords and melodies.

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)

Guildhall School of Music and Drama student providing viola and violin teaching, both online and in person! Originally from Cornwall, grew up in a musical family. Has a huge performing and teaching experience. Teaching experience includes both individual classes as well as group teaching and orchestral and chamber coaching. Lessons available for any age and level, ranging from beginners up to advanced standard!

At The Hap'ning Place we offer Violin or Viola Lessons to all ages and levels of ability with our enthusiastic, professional teachers.
Our students enjoy learning in our spacious, welcoming rooms.
Lessons can be for your own pleasure or we can prepare you for the graded examinations or auditions.
We are rather proud of our 100% success rate with our students in the exams. ☺️
Our students also have the opportunity to perform in solo and ensemble recitals throughout the year as well as workshops and master classes.
For more information and available times for your next one to one lesson, please get in touch.

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or looking to pass your Grade 8. I am an enthusiastic teacher who puts the needs of the students first but always aims to reach goals and enjoy the love the music. I have taught children from a beginner level to adults passing their grade 8 exams.

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.

I have a Doctorate in Music, Christ's Cambridge. I am able to teach piano, guitar, double bass, bass guitar, ukulele, banjo and mandolin, some to advanced level and others to conservatoire level. I have played in over 30 W End shows and with many famous orchestras and artists. I have a current [4 months old] Enhanced DBS and my own transport. I am vastly experienced.

Music Theory can be daunting, or even boring. With over a decade of professional experience as a teacher, copyist/arranger, performer & composer, I can teach you or your child Music Theory in a bitesize, friendly way.

This class would be ideal for those who are:
- studying for any theory exams with ABRSM or Rockschool/Trinity, from Grade 1 all the way up to Grade 8.
- applying to a college/university degree programme where they might need to brush up on their theory knowledge or qualification
- an enthusiastic or gifted musician in practice, who wants to contextualise and bolster their general understanding with the 'whys'/'hows' of music, and not just the 'whats'.

I am a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where I attained two Masters degrees (MMus and MPerf) with distinction. I work with students of all ages and abilities, from teaching students their very first notes to preparing them for auditions at UK conservatories.

Although I now work primarily as a jazz/commercial trumpet player, I have a strong foundation in classical music. For students wishing to attain musical grades, I have experience with the ABRSM syllabus.

Look forward to meeting you!

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.

About the classes:
Created for complete beginners and those with some experience of Piano and Singing technique, this classes serve as an ideal starting point to develop piano and singing technique, to work on improvisation skills and sight-reading, to learn in depth music theory and chords and also to explore various music genres, to build up personal portfolio, self-confidence and stage presence.

Special programme for younger beginners “Music Wonderland” has been specifically designed for children as young as 3.5 up to 7 years old.

In addition I offer classes on music yoga and therapy which bring harmony, balance and open creative powers of an artist.

Classes take place individually and in a group.

Saxophone Lessons are extremely fun! The Saxophone is a great and enjoyable instrument to play. It is powerful yet soothing; beautiful sounding and relaxing instrument to enjoy. I recently graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, moved to London and now want to share my knowledge and passion about saxophone with others!

(If you are a beginner) You will be introduced to the fundamentals of saxophone playing, note-reading and improvisation, and develop these skills as the course progresses.

What will we cover?
- Developing playing techniques: embouchure, breath control and tonguing
- Learning to play a selection of notes on the saxophone
- Studying relevant music theory and reading music for saxophone
--Jazz Harmony
- learning to listen and count time as you play
- Developing practice methods: long notes, scales, studies
- A range of repertoire in popular styles
- Simple improvisation.

What will I achieve?
- Demonstrate the ability to play and read a range of pieces for the saxophone
- Demonstrate an increase in confidence and ability to improvise short phrases
- Understand musical concepts and ideas.

I have a real passion for music and that's why I would love to help inspire and guide new musicians on their quest to learn the violin. Age is irrelevant when it comes to my lessons but the most important thing is that the student comes with a real incentive to learn.

Everyone's musical journey is different and many people decide to learn an instrument for a different reason. Therefore, the regular structure for a lesson would very much differ from person to person. For example, beginners would mostly focus on sight-reading, proper form and technique. However, someone with a slight musical background could begin by learning pieces that they want to play and I would guide them with how to encompass the piece better and make slight adjustments to their technique along the way.
When it comes to young children, I've worked in nursery and primary schools with ages from 3-7. The most important thing is that they have fun during the lessons and gain a real respect for music early on. Technique, theory and sight-reading are still incredibly important but what's most important is that the child is having an enjoyable time while learning.

I have a strong musical background as I've been playing violin and piano for 14 years, I also have a great understanding of music theory. I've performed in multiple concerts of sizes of up to 5000 attendees. I was also established enough to have achieved a full music scholarship to a performing arts secondary school and college. At GCSE I achieved an A* in music and I would be more than happy to help GCSE music students with their music theory and/or composition piece.

I am able to work with all ages and all levels of ability and experience. Whether you are starting from the beginning or you are a more experienced player looking to sharpen-up your playing, I am more than able to find a way to work with you based on what you wish to accomplish! I am also very happy to work with those who are preparing for exams and auditions to give an extra perspective and to give additional training and advice.

Born in Edinburgh, I graduated from King's College London in 2019 with an undergraduate degree in musicology. I attained my Flute Diploma (ABRSM) with distinction, and am continuing my studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2021. I am the winner of the British Flute Society's Young Artist Prize 2020 and the Guildhall Needlemakers' Prize for Woodwind 2020.

In light of Covid-19 I am very happy to give online lessons.

I am unable to teach from my home therefore I am more than happy to travel in order to teach.

I am a singer and a vocal coach with 18 years of experience in both performing and teaching. I have been coaching children and adults, both amateurs and professionals, in various settings: music schools, academies, theatre workshops and privately. My main subject is classical singing, but I can help with any style of singing, from jazz, pop to musical theater. My teaching method is easy and fun. My hope is to inspire my student with my passion for singing and help them achieve their dreams.

Learn to play piano and read music. Beginners welcome! All styles from classical, jazz, latin and rock music covered. If the student requires, we will be looking at sight reading, music theory and composition in terms of using and applying scales to create chords and melodies.

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)

Guildhall School of Music and Drama student providing viola and violin teaching, both online and in person! Originally from Cornwall, grew up in a musical family. Has a huge performing and teaching experience. Teaching experience includes both individual classes as well as group teaching and orchestral and chamber coaching. Lessons available for any age and level, ranging from beginners up to advanced standard!

At The Hap'ning Place we offer Violin or Viola Lessons to all ages and levels of ability with our enthusiastic, professional teachers.
Our students enjoy learning in our spacious, welcoming rooms.
Lessons can be for your own pleasure or we can prepare you for the graded examinations or auditions.
We are rather proud of our 100% success rate with our students in the exams. ☺️
Our students also have the opportunity to perform in solo and ensemble recitals throughout the year as well as workshops and master classes.
For more information and available times for your next one to one lesson, please get in touch.

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or looking to pass your Grade 8. I am an enthusiastic teacher who puts the needs of the students first but always aims to reach goals and enjoy the love the music. I have taught children from a beginner level to adults passing their grade 8 exams.

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.

I have a Doctorate in Music, Christ's Cambridge. I am able to teach piano, guitar, double bass, bass guitar, ukulele, banjo and mandolin, some to advanced level and others to conservatoire level. I have played in over 30 W End shows and with many famous orchestras and artists. I have a current [4 months old] Enhanced DBS and my own transport. I am vastly experienced.

Music Theory can be daunting, or even boring. With over a decade of professional experience as a teacher, copyist/arranger, performer & composer, I can teach you or your child Music Theory in a bitesize, friendly way.

This class would be ideal for those who are:
- studying for any theory exams with ABRSM or Rockschool/Trinity, from Grade 1 all the way up to Grade 8.
- applying to a college/university degree programme where they might need to brush up on their theory knowledge or qualification
- an enthusiastic or gifted musician in practice, who wants to contextualise and bolster their general understanding with the 'whys'/'hows' of music, and not just the 'whats'.

I am a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where I attained two Masters degrees (MMus and MPerf) with distinction. I work with students of all ages and abilities, from teaching students their very first notes to preparing them for auditions at UK conservatories.

Although I now work primarily as a jazz/commercial trumpet player, I have a strong foundation in classical music. For students wishing to attain musical grades, I have experience with the ABRSM syllabus.

Look forward to meeting you!

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