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Violin, Viola, and Music Theory lessons available online
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Violin, viola and music theory lessons available online for all levels of students. I teach beginner to advanced, ABRSM grades and diploma levels. Lessons are designed to be fun and engaging and aim to develop musical expression at all levels.

I am a professional freelance violinist and violist and have enjoyed playing in a variety of different styles, genres and ensembles. I have myself trained at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester and the University of Cambridge.

I'm happy to take on new students for online lessons during these difficult times.
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  • Around London, United Kingdom
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  • London NW1 6UE, UK
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About Me
Hi There

I'm a professional musician who loves teaching and has enjoyed being able to perform as well as have a varied teaching career. I've taught music and instruments in schools and privately over the past 20 years and feel lucky to have been able to pass on the joy and benefits of learning and instrument and engaging with music.

I really enjoy giving 1-to-1 lessons and seeing the progression in students at all levels. I've trained students for ABRSM and Trinity/Guildhall exams as well as diplomas and conservatoire entrance exams. I also am happy to give lessons without these goals for a more recreational education.

The benefits of 1-to-1 lessons mean that I'm able to tailor my tuition directly to suit the needs of the student but generally, I teach at all levels with a mixture of technical practices and always music/pieces/tunes right from the beginning. I have a core library of music that I wish my students to learn but also I'm happy to have students bring pieces as well as improvisations.
Education
University of Cambridge, Clare College and Royal Northern College of Music. Studied Violin with Arisa Fujita (Guildhall School of Music and Drama) and Howard Davies (Royal Academy of Music). Studied Viola with Asdis Valdimarsdottir (Royal Northern College of Music)
Experience / Qualifications
MA Hons Cantab degree in Music from University of Cambridge
Postgraduate Diploma in Performance from the Royal Northern College of Music
Diploma LCM in Piano
Age
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
The class is taught in
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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At teacher's location and via webcam
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At student's home
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Patrick
I teach theory for all grades, specialising in ABRSM theory.
I have access to many past papers. I have also created exercises to help my students. When a students stuggle with an exercise, I create exercises to help master it. Theory should be easy! I aim to have students take Grade 5 theory in 2 terms.

About Me
I am a friendly teacher, who will help you achieve your desired goal for music theory.
I have been teaching live for 15 years, and online for 8 years. As long as your internet connection is good, skype can be almost as good as being in the same room.

I have studied with many of the leading teachers in Europe and the USA. I started my education at Junior Department of the Royal Academy of Music (London), where I studied with James Sleigh for five years. I was a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, and the National Youth Strings Academy. I the studied my Bachelor of Music at the Royal College of Music (London), where I studied with Andriy Viytovych. I have a Masters of Music from Trinity Laban College of Music and Dance (London), studying under Roger Chase, and a Masters in Fine Art from Gothenburg University (Sweden) with Øvyor Volle (Vertavo Quartet). I also studied in the USA at the Manhattan School of Music, New York, and Chicago College of Performing Arts.

I work as a professional viola player across the UK and Scandinavia, with such orchestras as Swedish Radio Orchestra, Stockholm Philharmonic, Bergen, Norwegian Radio, Gothenburg Symphony, Norrkoping Symphony, Jonkoping Sinfonietta, Aarhus Symphony, and English National Ballet Philharmonic. I am also a music arranger and transcriber.

I can give lessons once or twice a week. Please note that twice a week does allow for fast progression.
Lessons can be at my home in Stockholm, or online.
Although I live in Sweden, I only teach in English.

Qualifications
MFA, MMus, BMus (Hons).

Education
2017-18 Gothenburg University, Sweden
2014-15 Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Drama, London, UK
2008-12 Royal College of Music, London, UK
2003-08 Junior Department of Royal Academy of Music, London, UK

Other studies:
2010-11 Manhattan School of Music, New York, USA
2013-14 Chicago College of Performing Arts, Chicago, USA

ABRSM Grade 1-8 Violin & Viola results Pass to Distinction
ABRSM Grade 5 Theory Pass & Distinction
Former violin and viola teacher at Hill House International School (London).
Practice supervisor 2012-16.
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Patrick
I teach theory for all grades, specialising in ABRSM theory.
I have access to many past papers. I have also created exercises to help my students. When a students stuggle with an exercise, I create exercises to help master it. Theory should be easy! I aim to have students take Grade 5 theory in 2 terms.

About Me
I am a friendly teacher, who will help you achieve your desired goal for music theory.
I have been teaching live for 15 years, and online for 8 years. As long as your internet connection is good, skype can be almost as good as being in the same room.

I have studied with many of the leading teachers in Europe and the USA. I started my education at Junior Department of the Royal Academy of Music (London), where I studied with James Sleigh for five years. I was a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, and the National Youth Strings Academy. I the studied my Bachelor of Music at the Royal College of Music (London), where I studied with Andriy Viytovych. I have a Masters of Music from Trinity Laban College of Music and Dance (London), studying under Roger Chase, and a Masters in Fine Art from Gothenburg University (Sweden) with Øvyor Volle (Vertavo Quartet). I also studied in the USA at the Manhattan School of Music, New York, and Chicago College of Performing Arts.

I work as a professional viola player across the UK and Scandinavia, with such orchestras as Swedish Radio Orchestra, Stockholm Philharmonic, Bergen, Norwegian Radio, Gothenburg Symphony, Norrkoping Symphony, Jonkoping Sinfonietta, Aarhus Symphony, and English National Ballet Philharmonic. I am also a music arranger and transcriber.

I can give lessons once or twice a week. Please note that twice a week does allow for fast progression.
Lessons can be at my home in Stockholm, or online.
Although I live in Sweden, I only teach in English.

Qualifications
MFA, MMus, BMus (Hons).

Education
2017-18 Gothenburg University, Sweden
2014-15 Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Drama, London, UK
2008-12 Royal College of Music, London, UK
2003-08 Junior Department of Royal Academy of Music, London, UK

Other studies:
2010-11 Manhattan School of Music, New York, USA
2013-14 Chicago College of Performing Arts, Chicago, USA

ABRSM Grade 1-8 Violin & Viola results Pass to Distinction
ABRSM Grade 5 Theory Pass & Distinction
Former violin and viola teacher at Hill House International School (London).
Practice supervisor 2012-16.
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