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Orchestral Percussion and Drum Kit Tuition (all levels)

As a professional freelance percussionist, I provide high-quality tuition in both percussion and drum kit from complete beginner to advanced level.
Students can work through graded syllabuses, improve existing techniques, or learn the instrument(s) as a hobby. The lessons are designed around the student. My goal as a teacher is to keep students challenged, but not overwhelmed.

I can also assist students who wish to/are currently studying percussion/drum kit at the university/conservatoire level.

I am DBS checked, and previous practical opportunities and experiences have also enabled me to have a greater knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and Health and Safety Policies and Procedures in the work place.

Extra information

As lessons are currently online, all students must have access to a working microphone and webcam via a computer/tablet/phone.
In addition, depending on your instrument of choice, the student must all or one of the following instruments to commence lessons (where appropriate), plus appropriate sticks:

- practice pad
- working electronic/acoustic drum kit
- xylophone/glockenspiel/vibraphone/marimba
- snare drum
- timpani

Location

Online via webcam

General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Jazz, Orchestral music
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

About Me

I am a freelance Percussionist and Timpanist based in Manchester, United Kingdom. I completed the prestigious GRNCM Joint Course (2:1 and Distinction) at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) and The University of Manchester between 2012-2016, before completing the MMus (Distinction) in 2017 at RNCM.
I currently teach Percussion, Drum Kit, Piano, and Music Theory in several schools in the North of England. In addition, I organize and facilitate educational music workshops in schools, and I provide private music tuition.

Education

MMus in Performance with Distinction (Royal Northern College of Music) 2017
GRNCM Joint Course Diploma with Distinction (Royal Northern College of Music) 2016
MusB (Hons) Joint Course with 2:1 (University of Manchester) 2015

Experience / Qualifications

I perform regularly as a Percussionist with a variety of different Orchestras, Ensembles, and Musical Theatre productions, including Northern Ballet, National Festival Orchestra, and Skaparis Collective. My theatre credits include; 'The Nico Project', directed by Sarah Frankcom and Maxine Peake (MIF and MIAF 2019), and 'Astley's Astounding Adventures', produced by Frazer Flintham (New Vic Theatre, 2018).
As a freelance musician, I provide high quality tuition in ABRSM Music Theory Grade 1-5 examinations. This class is designed around the student and starts preparation through the graded exam syllabus. As Grade 5 Music Theory is a compulsory examination for all ABRSM performance examinations past Grade 6, it is important that students start early and work alongside their instrumental studies. I can also assist with pre University/Conservatoire Music Theory studies (Grade 6-8). My goal is to keep students challenged, but not overwhelmed, and I assign homework and practice questions at the end of every session. I am DBS checked, and previous practical opportunities and experiences have also enabled me to have a greater knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and Health and Safety Policies and Procedures in the work place.

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If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

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