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Miss Susan Easy

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Susan:
I am very passionate about my subject DRAMA

Teaching Experience:
I am a secondary school teacher and I teach KS3 Drama and Music 11-14 yr old, GCSE Drama, AS, A level Drama and Theatre Studies.

Tutoring Approach:
Very conscientious about the work i do

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £15
Drama - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
Drama - 11+ (secondary) - £15
Drama - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
Drama - A-Level or Equivalent - £25

Qualifications:

BA Combined Honours Drama and Music

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Mr Peter Harder

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Peter:
I am a 24 old German, living in Birmingham for since October 2008.
In 2004 I graduated from "Grosse Stadtschule Rostock", Germany achieving an average grade of 2,1 in my Abitur (A-Level equivalent). My majors were English and German. After my civilian service I studied "Popular Music and Media Management" at the University of Paderborn, Germany, which I will complete this term with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Furthermore I had piano lessons for 10 years and am playing the bass guitar for 6 years. I am also a autodidact in rhythm guitar and able to teach the basic concepts.

Teaching Experience:
Since studying at an internationally accredited university enables you to get to know people from around the world, I came in contact with a lot of students whose mother tongue was not German.

Tutoring Approach:
Learning a foreign language and about a different culture can be a lot of fun. Although some rules, especially grammar, have to be learned by heart. I can offer you German classes with a lot of real life examples, such as music, films, literature, TV shows and magazines.
It is possible to learn about German politics and the German party systems through a vivid conversation which does not only enables you to understand German politics and history, but also upgrades your conversational skills.
Having played in several bands enables me to teach a real-live approach to music and the instrument.

Subjects

Media Studies - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
Media Studies - 11+ (secondary) - £10
Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £15
German - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
German - 11+ (secondary) - £15
German - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
German - A-Level or Equivalent - £15

Qualifications:

Abitur with major in English and German

Bachelor of Arts in March 2009

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Mr Daniel Pierce

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Daniel:
I am a trainee primary school teacher in university specialising in music. Myself being a trainee reflects on my cost per hour compared to other tutors. I would be happiest teaching music skills, however I would happy to do literacy, maths, science, music or I.T. at primary school level.

Musically I have a BTEC national diploma in music technology before starting my degree, I can play guitar, bass, drums and keyboards. I can currently accommodate guitar, bass and keyboards at basic levels and guitars at a slightly more advanced level. I would be happy to help out with GCSE music and have the music technology available to help pupils with their composition side of GCSE coursework allowing to record their compositions on their instruments, sing on their composition and have other instruments involved just by having keyboard and computer skills.

On a personal experience level I have been in bands since my days in school which has involved me releasing two digital singles with different labels, playing a major European music festival and touring other places around England and Wales.

Teaching Experience:
I am going in to the second year of my degree. I have undertaken placements in primary school which has involved me teaching units of maths, literacy and lessons of music. This year I will be taking another placement in a primary school along with doing some music based tutoring in groups.

Tutoring Approach:
I will teach children what they want to learn. Whether it is what they are currently doing at school or whether they are learning an instrument as a hobby. I will offer the children free recording of some of their lessons so they have something to show for their time spent learning and they can hear their progress and show off at home!

Subjects

Reading & Writing skills - Up to 11 years (primary) - £6
Combined Science - Up to 11 years (primary) - £6
English - Up to 11 years (primary) - £6
Maths - Up to 11 years (primary) - £6
Computer Studies / I.T. - Up to 11 years (primary) - £6
Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £7
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £8
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £8

Qualifications:

BTEC National Diploma In Music Technology: Distinction/Distinction/Merit

Currently Studying Primary School Education, Music specialism

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Miss Ellie Moreland

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you

About Ellie:
I am a student reading law at the University of Birmingham. I have an excellent academic record from one of the top grammar schools in the country (Sutton Girls). I have A-levels in English (B) and History (A) and GCSEs in Maths (A*) and Music (A). I also take singing lessons privately and can play a number of instruments to a sufficient standard to assist in general primary level music teaching.

Teaching Experience:
I have 2 years experience of being a general assistant in a private maths and english tutor group. I have no other official teaching experience but I have worked with children in a number of capacities including leadership roles and I am highly competent in the above subjects at the levels offered.

Tutoring Approach:
For primary level children, I can offer supplementary tutoring to complement formal education in maths and am willing to extend this to assistance in preparation for KS2 SATs. In music, I offer teaching of the reading of music in the context of various instruments; this will include a rudimentary understanding of key and time signatures. Reading music is an underrated skill that may come in useful in unexpected situations. It would, of course, also greatly assist the learning process of any child considering learning a musical instrument.

For GCSE-level, I offer syllabus-specific tutoring in preparation for GCSEs. Preferred exam boards are AQA for English and OCR for History but I will consider alternatives if requested.

Please note that where tutoring is for exams, I may charge an extra fee for any materials needed such as practise exam papers.

I acknowledge that I do not have much in the way of qualifications, however I have worked with children in many capacities including tutoring and while I am young, my age has generally been an advantage in terms of relating to young people. All the subjects I am offering are those which I have great interest in and have studied very recently. My fees are low to compensate for my lack of professional experience, but this is not a reflection on the quality of the services I offer.

Subjects

History - GCSE or Equivalent - £8
English - GCSE or Equivalent - £8
Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £6
Maths - Up to 11 years (primary) - £6

Qualifications:

GCSE Maths A*

GCSE Music A

A-level History A

A-level English Literature B

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Mr Sydney Campbell

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Sydney:
My tutoring style is relaxed and gaged to the individual needs of the students.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching for 15 years. 10 Years were spent working as a primary school teacher at St Georges School in Newtown. I moved into supply teaching 5 years ago.
I have taught class groups and engage students on a one to one basis. I have worked with a wide range of abilities including children with special needs.
My specialism is teaching KS2 Maths and English. I also teach music, and mainly teach how to play by ear.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach is fun, innovative and student centered. I use a wide range of teaching techniques including visual, practical and repitition.

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £20
Maths - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
English - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15

Qualifications:

Batchelor of Education with Qualifed Teacher Status

Royal School of Music Grades 1- 7

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Mr Thomas Mole

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online

About Thomas:
Currently a student at Birmingham Conservatoire studying Piano, having left college with A-levels, worked for a year in a school before heading for university.

Teaching Experience:
Tutored piano for four years.

Tutoring Approach:
I do not believe in learning by route or by simply stating facts and figures at pupils, but rather working with them to allow them to come to the correct conclusion.

Subjects

Chemistry - 11+ (secondary) - £15
Chemistry - GCSE or Equivalent - £16
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £15
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £16
Music - A-Level or Equivalent - £20

Qualifications:

A-Level Chemistry, Biology, Maths

AS-Level Music

Studying BMus(Hons)

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Miss Emma Longstaff

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Emma:
i am 25 years old and currently a full time mum to my 7 month old baby. i beleive i can be an excellent tutor because i am enthusiastic about learning, and i have the time and energy to spend in helping others achieve their goals. i am very personable and have a good attitude to meetinf people. i have experience in working with young children and i have come into contact with older children, teenagers and adults, so possess the neccessary skills to comminicate with anyone!

Teaching Experience:
i have worked along side my mum in schools teaching music workshops,
i have looked after a toddler for the last 2 years.
i recently worked in atrining environment helping people develop sales skills and customer service skills. this involved finding different ways to teach people and engaging them in learning.

Tutoring Approach:
i will be flexible and work at a pace that suits the tutee. i am happy to start at any level and find an approach that will suit that person. i can often find new ways of tr4ansferring information to people either through drawings, workshops, riting or any other ways!
i am very likeable and i can use this to get people to open up and therefore develop skills in other people

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £12
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £15
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
Media Studies - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
Media Studies - A-Level or Equivalent - £22
English - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
Reading & Writing skills - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
Reading & Writing skills - 11+ (secondary) - £14
Reading & Writing skills - GCSE or Equivalent - £17

Qualifications:

10 GSCE grades A_C including maths and english

BTEC ND media studies and A level Film studies

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Miss Tatiana Dolgowska

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Tatiana:
A professional concert pianist and piano tutor with performing and teaching experience. Has given many concerts across Europe including the UK as a soloist and accompanist.

Teaching Experience:
UCE Birmingham Conservatoire, Junior School
private tuitions

Tutoring Approach:
Teaches piano playing to the highest standard with an emphasis on developing confident young musicians. An enthusiastic and committed teacher with strong communication and organizational skills.

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £15
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
Music - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
Music - Further higher (university) - £30
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £30

Qualifications:

Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Performance (Distinction)

M.A. (Hons) in piano playing

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Miss Laura Mattison

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Laura:
Violin, flute and piano teaching offered. I teach individual pupils or group classes.
I studied classical violin and piano at the Birmingham Conservatoire and have the BA Joint Honours English and Music Degree from the University of Birmingham.
Traditional folk fiddle classes are also available either in workshops or on a one-to-one basis.
I undertook Solo Violin Performance in my Final Year at university (equivalent to Diploma Level) and I have Grade 8 in both piano and flute.
I perform regularly with several different groups included world-folk group Little Sister and folk band Mad Jocks and Englishmen.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching for over a year to adult-beginner students and have experience leading fiddle workshops at summer festivals such as Priddy Folk Festival.

Tutoring Approach:
I have a professional outlook on a students development and I believe that working through grades such as the Associated Board, although not suitable to some students, are a preferable way to give a student something to work towards. I also strongly believe in the development of listening skills and improvising to become a better all-round and creative musician.

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £20
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
Music - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £20

Qualifications:

BA Honours English and Music Degree

Grade 8 Violin

Grade 8 Piano

Grade 8 Flute, Grade 5 Theory

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A random selection of our registered music tutors are listed below:

Mr Ben Woodward

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: From their home

About Ben:
I am a vocalist, guitarist, pianist and producer and I teach Music Technology privately and to A-Level Students, Private Guitar Lessons and private Singing lessons and voice coaching to all ages and all genres.
Most of my work is in voice coaching for singers in rock, pop, soul, rnb, jazz and musical theatre, covering both technique and performance practice for live or studio work.
My music tech teaching covers composition, recording and sequencing whether the students are recording a band, producing music tracks or composing their own material.

Personally I also sing in a band, compose and perform. I also produce my own material in my own studio.

Teaching Experience:
2 years at The Centre for Voice, Bristol
2 years Private Vocal coaching and guitar tuition
1 year Music Tech at the Bristol Academy of Performing Arts
1 year Music Tech at Bristol Cathedral School

Tutoring Approach:
I take a coaching approach on all of my work. I plan lessons and tailor them to the students needs, focusing on a particular area whilst exploring other ideas to make sure they develop a complete understanding of the subject.

Subjects

Music - 11+ (secondary) - £32
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £32
Music - A-Level or Equivalent - £36
Music - Further higher (university) - £36
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £36

Qualifications:

A* Music GCSE

BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering

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Ms Esther O' Neill

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Esther:
I hold two Degrees- BABMus (German and Music) and BMus (Music alone). I was trained to sing by a very well-known Opera singer, Pannos Bariton. However i teach mostly Popular/Jazz/Blues to my singing students. I also was accredited a Grade 8 in Piano by the Royal Irish Academy of Music. I'm hard-working, but very patient.

Teaching Experience:
For the past six years, i have been tutoring students of all ages in Piano, Voice, German, Music. I normally have student who are studying for State Exams. All my students grades improve after my tutoring. I also trained two students for the arduous music entrance exam to U.C.C in Ireland a world-renowned college for its Music Degrees; also where i trained. There are 600 applicants every year and only 25 places offered to students. Both my students were accepted immediately.

Tutoring Approach:
I aim to work with the student to understand their difficulties. I will then, together with the student plan an outline as to what shall be studied within the time we have. All students have improved their grades after my tutoring. Not one student of mine has received a D grade.

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £25
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
Music - A-Level or Equivalent - £30
Music - Further higher (university) - £30
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £25
German - 11+ (secondary) - £25
German - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
German - A-Level or Equivalent - £30

Qualifications:

BABMus (German and Music)

BMus

Royal Irish Academy Grade8 in Piano

Trained Singing

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Ms Katya Gorrie

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Katya:
I have over 20 years experience as a professional singer, composer, performer & recording artist.
4 years classical voice training at Royal Conservatoire of Music
3 years commercial Jazz diploma program, College
4 years Stage acting, Theatre school
2 years Film & TV as actor & singer
5 years dance training

Teaching Experience:
I have spent the last six years teaching/coaching private students ranging from 10 to 50 years old.
I teach all styles of Vocal Music including, Pop Jazz Rock Classical & Musical Theatre.
I work with public speakers to strengthen their voice & build confidence.
I also teach groups of students in a workshop environment in schools learning about harmony and different styles of music & rhythm.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach as a teacher is to understand what a student wants to learn & help them achieve their goals.
I incorporate the basics in breath control, proper vocal techniques, developing vocal range and focus on performance, lyrics and confidence.
I always provide a fun & friendly environment:)

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £20
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
Music - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
Music - Further higher (university) - £20
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £25

Qualifications:

4 years classical voice training at Royal Conservatoire of Music

3 years commercial Jazz diploma program, College

4 years Stage acting, Theatre school

2 years Film & TV as actor & singer

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Miss Catherine Matthew

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: From their home

About Catherine:
Music Student in Scotland , will be furthering Music Performance studies in England as of September 07

Young, motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and honest

Offer vocal tuition to potential vocalists from primary age to around 14 years old. Also cater for adults looking to start out casual singing lessons as a hobby.

Teaching Experience:
Previously employed by my vocal teacher as a Drama Assistant for children age 5 - 12

As i am still studying myself, tutoring has only just been seen as a possible extra source of work.

As i have completely an NC in Music, i hold basic theory knowledge and through my own vocal lecturer hold valuable knowledge of the voice which i am extremely keen to pass on to others.

Tutoring Approach:
I would begin by discussing with the student what they hope to achieve through the tutoring and take things from there.

Can help out with basic music theory where needed.

Vocaly - light physical warm ups.

- short vocal exercises at beginning of every lesson

- explore different genres of music to find where the student really thrives and gains most
enjoyment out of singing

- after time , notice obvious progression within the student

- both myself and the student should be willing to research and find more repetoire to learn
regularly

Most of all, hope the student enjoys the lesson and finds it rewarding. My approach will be enthusiastic, helpful and hope to see success within classes.

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £18
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £18
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £20

Qualifications:

NC Music

Credit Standard Grade Music

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Miss Monica Loomes

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Monica:
I'm a 22 year old graduate, living in Stevenage. I graduated from Lancaster University in 2007 with a 2.1 BA(Hons) in English Literature, although I got high firsts in some modules, my areas of expertise proving to be women writers (from past to present) and my self-chosen dissertation module of a cognitive poetic analysis of children's picture books. This dissertation module, combined with my later experience at early years teacher training (PGCE) has given me a thorough background of the many ways picture books can be used to supplement teaching, a skill particularly appropriate for the younger tutees!

I am also capable of assisting study in higher education also, having fairly recently gone through the newly introduced assessment structure of GCSEs followed by a separate AS level and A level. I have A levels in English Language and Literature (A), Geography (A) and Maths (B) as well as 12 GCSE grades all A* or A (OK, I confess to a B in chemistry! teehee!) in English, Maths, Physics, Biology (I did the three sciences separately as a triple award instead of the standard double award), Statistics, French, Religious Education, Food Technology, Geography, History, Music.

I also have experience of working with Special Needs having been a play assistant and then Deputy Play Leader at a respite play-scheme for disabled children over most holidays between 2002 to 2007. I worked with a variety of conditions, for example, autism, Down's Syndrome, fragile X syndrome and unspecified behavioural difficulties.

Teaching Experience:
I began a PGCE in September 2007, but have decided to defer the second two terms for a year, to recuperate from the stress of finishing my degree! I have therefore completed a third of the Early Years PGCE, and gained much valuable information and experience both from the PGCE itself and from the experience it was necessary to have to be considered for the course.

This experience includes 2 weeks of observing and helping in year 4 and 5 classrooms, 8 months of helping one morning a week in a local pre-school, and 2 weeks of assisting in an Early Years unit (i.e. Nursery and Reception) at an OFSTED awarded excellence, school.

In addition to this I completed 5 weeks of placement in schools on the PGCE itself, and attended the more theoretical college based teaching as well.

I also taught English as a Foreign Language in Thailand for a month, to all primary school classes. One of the main lessons I learnt from this was how to create interesting lessons with very limited resources!

Tutoring Approach:
I would begin the tutoring with a session of getting to know the tutee. Not only is the tutor-tutee relationship vital to producing an environment conducive to learning, but I believe it is really important to discover a tutee's ideal learning style, whether they be visual, kinaesthetic, auditory or a combination. This allows both of us to determine ways of studying that will be most enjoyable for the tutee and allow them to take in more information.

I also think that prior to beginning studying any particular subject, there are some very useful tools for studying that can be learnt to apply to any area of the curriculum. These include learning how to make memorable mnemonics and how to use them effectively, how to mind map, how to use colour, diagrams and other devices to help with memory functions.

Finally, I think one of the most beneficial aspects of personal tutoring is that it is tailored to the individual. In a group situation, a concept may be explained in a way which teh majority of the class could understand but leaving a third or so in the dark, so to speak. Often, all that is needed is to present the idea in a different way for the idea to click! For example, in GCSE maths, I spent several lessons utterly bewildered by a strange circle split into quarters which was meant to help remember the values of sin and cos at certain degree angles. After explaining my difficulty to my father (I'm lucky enough to have two teachers for parents!) he solved the matter in seconds, presenting the information on a graph, and going into how one gets to those values in the first place. This was because he knew (from his many hours dedicated to teaching me maths!) that I always needed to know how to get to a certain equation or theory that was being used, before I could understand how it could be used.

Individual tutoring, perhaps most importantly, allows the tutee to go at their own pace. Rather than trying to keep up with a class who are racing ahead, or waste time going over a concept already thoroughly understood, precious time can be tailored to be spent on exactly what areas the tutee needs to work on, meaning an hour of personal tutoring can often produce results equivalent to a day spent in a classroom!

Subjects

Special Needs - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
Special Needs - 11+ (secondary) - £10
Special Needs - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
Maths - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
Maths - 11+ (secondary) - £10
Maths - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £10
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
English - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
English - 11+ (secondary) - £10
English - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
English - A-Level or Equivalent - £10
English - Further higher (university) - £10

Qualifications:

BA (Hons) English Literature, A level English grade A, A level Geography Grade A, A level Maths Grade B

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Mr Andrew Alston

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Andrew:
I am 46 years old, have a first class degree in physics and a postgraduate in philosophy. I am also a professional musician and have played on many successful recordings and toured the world in this capacity. I have two young children and am a very active member of my local community, having won national awards for my work in a local children's garden

Teaching Experience:
My teaching experience is very wide. I have lectured in Forth Valley College, Falkirk for 6 years on subjects including Maths, Physics, Music Technology, Numeracy, Literacy, Radio Production, Media Studies. In December 2005 I delivered the Christmas Schools science lecture here. I also lecture at the University of Western Scotland in Paisley on Music technology. In addition i teach piano for the Scottish Arts Council at Hamilton Town Hall. As well as this institutional teaching I do a lot of private tuition, having 10 private piano students whom I teach at my home. I also have experience of privately coaching students in Maths and Physics.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is informal, enthusiastic and friendly. It encompasses a wide range of strategies, designed to give a tailored approach to an individual student. I find I can help students achieve outstanding results best by finding out exactly what each learner needs and by establishing realistic targets for achievement.

Subjects

Computer Studies / I.T. - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Computer Studies / I.T. - 11+ (secondary) - £20
Computer Studies / I.T. - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £20
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
Physics - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Physics - 11+ (secondary) - £20
Physics - GCSE or Equivalent - £23
Physics - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
Maths - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Maths - 11+ (secondary) - £20
Maths - GCSE or Equivalent - £25

Qualifications:

BSC Hons Physics (1st)

BSc Ordinary Maths

MSc Logic & Scientific method

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Miss Katherine Drage

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Katherine:
I graduated from Downing College, Cambridge University with a 2:1 in English in 2006. I then joined Ogilvy & Mather, the advertising agency, as a graduate trainee and have intermediate qualifications in brand management. Having decided to pursue a career in art law, I will be studying in London for the next two years.

During the next academic year I will be studying for the Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP Law School in Waterloo. I will be able to tutor in the evenings, weekends and one weekday per week (this is to be confirmed pending receipt of my lecture timetable).

My degree covered all aspects of the study of English Literature, and I also took a paper in French literature for two years. My degree touched on areas of history, philosophy and linguistics. I specialised in Shakespeare and literary theory. I am a cellist and would happily teach music theory, or indeed, practical cello lessons. I would also teach history, philosophy, and other arts subjects.

Teaching Experience:
In my gap year I had two novice cellists who I taught for six months, which I found to be a really fulfilling experience. Whilst at school I also ran the Junior Orchestra, teaching them the basics of practical musicianship both at a group and sometimes personal level. After my A Levels I also taught horse riding as part of my work as a Camp Counsellor at an American Summer camp.

Tutoring Approach:
I think my passion for my subject would come through as a tutor and I hope would inspire similar feelings in my students. My most memorable teachers are those who were most enthusiastic, and I'd relish the opportunity to pass on some of my interest in the arts subjects, particularly literature. My time at Cambridge helped me to come at intellectual problems from alternative angles, and I think I would be able to persuade those needing extra help to look at what is difficult in a different light and be able to sustain their interest in the subject.

From working in teams at Ogilvy to manage creative campaigns I have also found that patience, being a good listener and persistence are the best way to manage clients and work through problems. I also think these qualities would be advantageous when faced with a frustrated student.

Subjects

Entrance Exams - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Entrance Exams - 11+ (secondary) - £22
Entrance Exams - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
Entrance Exams - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
Entrance Exams - Further higher (university) - £30
Reading & Writing skills - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Reading & Writing skills - 11+ (secondary) - £22
Reading & Writing skills - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
Reading & Writing skills - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
Reading & Writing skills - Further higher (university) - £30
Reading & Writing skills - Adult/Casual learner - £30
Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £22
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
Music - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
History - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
History - 11+ (secondary) - £22
History - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
History - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
English - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
English - 11+ (secondary) - £22
English - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
English - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
English - Further higher (university) - £30
English - Adult/Casual learner - £30

Qualifications:

English BA Hons

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Miss Sophie Linthorne

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Sophie:
Intelligent young lady with a passion for music. Classicaly trained, I have A level music, grade 8 Tenor Horn, and a high level of music theory.

Teaching Experience:
I have taught friends, family, and children of all ages. I am very patient and understanding and listen to my pupils needs.

Tutoring Approach:
Fun, friendly and patient. Using many different teaching techniques for the individual to understand the information. No pressure.

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £10
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £10

Qualifications:

A Level Music

Grade 8 Tenor Horn

Music Theory

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Mr Ian Morrison

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you

About Ian:
enthusiastic and friendly tutor, experienced in a variety of styles.
available for one to one tuition and group tuition.
grade preparation or playing for fun.

Teaching Experience:
dip must t (distinction)
atcl diploma
lcm grade 8 (distinction)
over 5 years teaching experience and 10 years performance experience

Tutoring Approach:
encouraging and practical approach, encompassing all aspects of music theory and performance within the learning experience.

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £25
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £25
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
Music - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £25

Qualifications:

pipe band association snare drumming cert

dip must t drum kit(ditinction)

lcm grade 8 (distinction)

atcl

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Miss Jessica Reece

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Jessica:
Friendly, experianced tutor. Love to see students get great results! CRB checked.

Teaching Experience:
3 years experiance teaching english and music in private lessons, group sessions, and classroom workshops.

Tutoring Approach:
Dynamic teaching style

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £20
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £22
English - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
English - 11+ (secondary) - £20
English - GCSE or Equivalent - £22
English - A-Level or Equivalent - £22
English - Adult/Casual learner - £22

Qualifications:

(BA) English and Music

3 A Levels A-C

11 GCSE's A-C

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Miss Paula Coughtrie

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you

About Paula:
I am a professional vocalist / singing & voice coach with a background in Musical Theatre. A graduate of London School of Musical Theatre with over 10 years of performance & teaching experience across varied styles, including cabaret, pop, musical theatre, panto, old time music hall.

Teaching Experience:
Performing arts workshop leader for all ages and abilities. Previous employers include YMCA Glasgow, Surrey County Council, Feltham Arts Association, Chertsey Hall, Coatbridge College, London School of musical theatre.
Extensive one to one tutoring experience as a mobile singing teacher.

Tutoring Approach:
To create a fun and rewarding program tailored to the needs of each student.

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £25
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £25
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £25

Qualifications:

NC Theatre Arts (Coarbridge College)

HNC Performing Arts in the Community (Coatbridge College)

Diploma in Musical Theatre (Distinction) London School of Musical Theatre

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Mr Michael Pereira

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Michael:
I am a postgraduate at the University of Bristol; I have a varied educational background in Music, Sociology, Theology, Classical Civilisation, and particularly (my main subject) Philosophy. Within philosophy my areas are quite expansive; ethics, metaphysics, aesthetics, history of philosophy, philosophy of science, epistemology and the interplay between them.

I have an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Philosophy (2:i) and am reading towards my MA, moving on to PhD.

Teaching Experience:
I have run discussion groups and run talks and seminars of my work, and encouraged discussions in groups; I have also been a teaching assistant at a primary school.

Tutoring Approach:
I like to help people realise their potential, and help people to help themselves. What is important is to make the material seem approachable, and never to say something is hard; that already makes it difficult from the word go. There is a difference between having lots of steps and procedure, to being hard. Nothing is really hard, its just not seen how it can be overcome.

Subjects

English - Up to 11 years (primary) - £12
English - 11+ (secondary) - £12
English - GCSE or Equivalent - £12
English - Adult/Casual learner - £10
Reading & Writing skills - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
Reading & Writing skills - 11+ (secondary) - £15
Reading & Writing skills - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
Reading & Writing skills - A-Level or Equivalent - £15
Reading & Writing skills - Further higher (university) - £15
Reading & Writing skills - Adult/Casual learner - £15
Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £6
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £8
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £8
Music - A-Level or Equivalent - £10
Religious Studies - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
Religious Studies - A-Level or Equivalent - £15
Sociology - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
Sociology - A-Level or Equivalent - £15
Sociology - Further higher (university) - £16
Sociology - Adult/Casual learner - £15

Qualifications:

MA Philosophy

BSc Sociology and Philosophy (2:i)

Grade VIII Piano ABRSM

'A' Levels (AABB Grades)

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Mr Peter Ashton

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Peter:
I'm a university postgraduate composer and performer and have returned to Ipswich having completed a BA and MA at the University of Leeds.

I tutor violin (beginner - grade 5) and guitar (beginner +) performance as well as music theory and composition (any level).

I have a wide range of musical experience and understand the technical requirements of most orchestral instruments having specialised in contemporary (avant-garde) composition.

Aside from my academic qualifications I am a grade 8 violinist and completed my grade 5 theory (with distinction).

I also play Guitar, Bass and Sitar and dabble in music recording and production and am a songwriter in my free time. Thus I can offer insight into most major musical branches.

Teaching Experience:
Throughout my undergraduate and postgraduate courses I taught students privately focusing on music theory, violin and guitar tuition.

I currently run a guitar club at an Ipswich High School teaching entry level guitar to students aged 12-16.

Prior to my degree courses I taught guitar and violin privately on a smaller scale to gather teaching experience teaching students aged between 10 - 52.

I have also supported younger students on University Music courses in composition techniques and theory and can additionally provide contemporary aesthetic grounding and reasoning behind composition styles. My CRB check was initialised by this institution.

Tutoring Approach:
Every student has their own requirements and personal goals. I aim to help them achieve those goals utilizing the wide array of musical experience I have assimilated over the last thirteen years as a musician, student and composer.

I emphasise the importance of performance technique, the right attitude for private practice and can teach music theory at any level ranging from basics to post graduate techniques including the obligatory grade 5 theory every associated board performer eventually faces!

Subjects

Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
Music - A-Level or Equivalent - £15
Music - Further higher (university) - £20
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £20

Qualifications:

Masters of Music from the University of Leeds with specialism in Composition

Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Leeds

A level Music

GCSE Music - grade A*

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Mr Paul Schrock

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Paul:
I am 42 and have worked full-time as a piano teacher and performer for 20 years . My background is in classical music - I have played for many choirs & musical groups. But my other love is jazz and show songs, and have played in hotels and restaurants. People find me very easy-going, funny and enthusiastic. Music is my great passion and I try to help everyone I meet and teach to find that passion in themselves.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching Piano on a one-to-one basis for 20 years. I have taught children as young as 3 to adults over 70. I particularly enjoy teaching children and beginners.

Tutoring Approach:
My style is probably best described as spontaneous and adaptable. I don't believe in fixed 'methods'. Everyone learns differently and also wants to play different music and achieve different musical goals. I always start by spending some time listening to my students musical desires. then I advise on how to get there in as fun and fulfilling a way as possible. I am happy to help students pass exams, but realise exams are not the best way for everyone. With children I always try to get their parents involved playing with them. And particularly emphasise the fun aspect of it. It can work like magic - I have taught 100s of children who probably wouldn't have responded to the old 'stick' based teaching methods, but who HAVE responded so well to the 'carrot' method they have quickly found the inner enthusiasm to spend hours playing every week.

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £30
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £30
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £30

Qualifications:

Teaching diploma

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Miss Laura Mattison

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching for over a year to adult-beginner students and have experience leading fiddle workshops at summer festivals such as Priddy Folk Festival.

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £20
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
Music - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £20

Qualifications:

BA Honours English and Music Degree

Grade 8 Violin

Grade 8 Piano

Grade 8 Flute, Grade 5 Theory

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Miss Christy Thrower

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Christy:
Christy Thrower is an experienced, versatile and charismatic teacher and performer.

In 1999 she graduated with a BMus from the University of Auckland, and in 2000 gained a PGradDipTchg(Music) from Auckland College of Education.

She has taught the flute and other instruments for thirteen years in a variety of settings, to students aged 2 - 82, and also sings professionally.

In 2001, she was awarded the Dorothy Wiseman Cup for Most Promising Vocal Performance in the South Auckland Performing Arts Competitions, as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

In 2003 and 2004 she was co-producer of "Variety Show with a Difference", which included some of her students playing their own compositions, and was partially funded by Creative New Zealand.

She has been living in London since May 2007.

Teaching Experience:
Christy ran a successful private music-teaching business for over ten years in Auckland, New Zealand; and has also been employed to teach group and/or individual classes by:
Adam's Performing Arts Academy; Glenfield Music Education Centre; the Ministry of Education (at several schools), and Kirk Bernand and Brown Music - where she was band director at three schools, as well as instrument tutor.

In 2001 she was employed at Hibiscus Coast Intermediate School as class music teacher and choir and band director.

Her private students consistently do well in Associated Board and Trinity/Guildhall examinations.

Tutoring Approach:
As well as offering flute, singing, theory, recorder, keyboard and beginner piano lessons, Christy can tutor you in any of the following areas:

- additional help (eg. outside of school-time instrumental lessons) for practical OR theory examinations, with Trinity/Guildhall or Royal Schools of Music
- additional help with any aspect of GCSE, A-level or similar music courses, including coaching on successful performing techniques for assessed performances
- beginner lessons also available in most brass and woodwind instruments - offering you an excellent start in all aspects; breathing, embouchure, tone, posture, music reading and musicianship.

The success of her teaching business in Auckland was largely due to word of mouth, as clients were impressed with her encouraging, yet firm and motivating manner, and her effective communication with children and adults alike.

She is especially experienced in helping students with breathing, tone, embouchure and postural issues, and difficulties with fluency in music reading.

Lessons can be at your home depending on location.
Group and individual lessons available.

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £25
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £25
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
Music - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £25

Qualifications:

BMus (Auckland 1999)

PGradDipTchg(Music) (Auckland 2000)

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Mr Robert Campbell

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Robert:
I am a professional bass player and have been playing for over 10 years. I have played in many different bands and also sessioned for many different choirs and groups, which has taken me all over the UK as well as internationally.
I am currently music director for a large South London church.

Teaching Experience:
I have 2 years experience teaching drumming and electric bass to students of varying abilities and ages ranging from primary to adult.

My qualifications include GCSE Music and HND in Music Technology.

Tutoring Approach:
I have a fairly relaxed teaching style where I focus on the musical development and overall musicianship of my students.
Areas covered include techniques, rudiments and performance.

I like to expose students to a wide range of genres which I find helps to increase their music appreciation but also extends their musical vocabulary.

**please note for drumming lessons this can only take place at students homes - students own drum kit is essential**

Subjects

Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £20
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £20

Qualifications:

HND in Music Technology

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Mr Matthew Heath

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Matthew:
I am an enthusiastic and experienced teacher. I have a proven track record in public examinations having taught in a grammar school for 4 years. I am young and vibrant in my teaching and make things as fun as possible.

Teaching Experience:
3 yrs teaching geography at Burnham Grammar School
1 yr Head of Music

Tutoring Approach:
Recently moved to Cardiff but left a client base of over 25 pupils in Buckinghamshire. This proves that I am a really popular tutor.

Subjects

Entrance Exams - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Music - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £20
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
Music - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
Music - Adult/Casual learner - £20
Geography - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
Geography - 11+ (secondary) - £20
Geography - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
Geography - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
Geography - Further higher (university) - £20
Geography - Adult/Casual learner - £20

Qualifications:

BSc (hons)

PGCE

A levels maths, physics and geog (AAB)

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Mr Thomas Mole

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online

About Thomas:
Currently a student at Birmingham Conservatoire studying Piano, having left college with A-levels, worked for a year in a school before heading for university.

Teaching Experience:
Tutored piano for four years.

Tutoring Approach:
I do not believe in learning by route or by simply stating facts and figures at pupils, but rather working with them to allow them to come to the correct conclusion.

Subjects

Chemistry - 11+ (secondary) - £15
Chemistry - GCSE or Equivalent - £16
Music - 11+ (secondary) - £15
Music - GCSE or Equivalent - £16
Music - A-Level or Equivalent - £20

Qualifications:

A-Level Chemistry, Biology, Maths

AS-Level Music

Studying BMus(Hons)

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Mr Sam Chappell

Subject: Music
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Sam:
After specialising in jazz piano at Leeds College of Music until this Summer, I now wish to pass on the knowledge I acquired to as many others as I can. I have played piano from the age of 6, jazz, blues & rock from the age of 10 and now exceed grade 8 level with a strong knowledge of advanced music theory.

I am also able to hold my own on guitar & bass which has proven useful to previous pupils who were guitarists wishing to stretch out their fingers out to the keyboard.

Teaching Experience:
I have brought ultimate beginners up to an intermediate level and taken intermediate musicians up to a higher level of musical ability and confidence. I have also taught music theory up to and beyond grade 5. I have taught a wide range of pupils from the age of 5 to 45 about the requirements to play classical, pop and jazz music, including improvisation.

Tutoring Approach:
Every day is full of music for me, whether it be in my head, through speakers or headphones, from my fingers or from my voice. I feel that I have much to share musically, not only through piano or theory lessons, but through philosophies and approaches. Music exists to be shared and I am prepared to offload all that I know onto someone else without pause or prejudice.

Subjects

Music - Adult/Casual learner - £20

Qualifications:

Jazz studies at Leeds College of Music (Dip HE)

Music A level

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