Any age, normally starting from 6-7 years old.
I teach Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Lesson fees are payable in advance for 6 weeks. You will receive an invoice and a timetable of lessons.
Lesson fees cannot be refunded for illness, or missed, cancelled or forgotten lessons. However, I offer catch up lessons, subject to the receipt of at least two weeks’ prior notice.
I will reschedule a missed lesson, in addition to the regular lessons, for the time mutually convenient for both the student and teacher.
Yes. It is essential to have an instrument at home. I will advise what size will be suitable. You should also purchase a violin tuner, shoulder rest (for older students) and rosin.
My own preference is to play the piano. I would advise to have a good piano for those who are planning to do exams. There are also some good keyboards with sensitive keys.
It is advisable you do have. You can purchase a music practice diary, please ask.
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All lessons take place at my home, in Burton Joyce .
People accompanying a child will have a choice to stay in the adjoining comfy sitting room or leave a child for the duration of the lesson.
There are good train and bus links to Burton Joyce. It takes 15min by bus/10min by train from the centre of Nottingham and then 15 min walk from the bus/train station.
I can offer exam preparation for all grades. Beginners can do a Prep test with ABRSM. I will advise when they are ready for it.
Yes. Please see my Performance Terms and Conditions.
The number of rehearsals will depend on the following factors: How many times the student has played with the 'live' accompaniment to their pieces before; How fluent and confident they are with their pieces. As an approximate guide, more or less time may be necessary:
Pre-grade assessment 2 x 30 minutes
Grades 1-5 2 x 45 minutes
Grades 6-8 3 x 45 minutes