I am an long-standing ABRSM examiner, and have 25 years of teaching experience. I believe that learning music should always be enjoyable, but that the best enjoyment comes from the satisfaction of achievement and through working to succeed. I have a strong track record of success in individual music exam results, and have helped pupils succeed at all levels, including regularly at grade 8 or diploma, as well as in the various elements of A level and GCSE music.

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I teach piano, organ, singing, music theory (all grades, including 5) and practical musicianship, which is a less well-known but rather more interesting alternative to the ABRSM grade 5 theory requirement. I am also an experienced and capable accompanist, up to diploma level. 

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I am also an expert tutor for both A level and GCSE music where I am a senior examiner. I can offer coaching in the performing unit, help with composition and harmony and work on the listening and essay skills required for the written paper. 

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In my last year working as a full time Director of Music  9 pupils in year 13 achieved an ARSM diploma, and I accompanied and coached all of them, most with distinction; a further 12 achieved Grade 8 with either merit or distinction. Almost all pupils also achieved full marks in the performing units at GCSE or A Level, and top grades overall. My experiences ensure that I can provide insight and strategies to improve all aspects of performing,

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My hourly rate for individual tuition is £60, pro rata for shorter lesson times. 

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Contact me to enquire about lessons. 

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Please note that, due to contractual commitments to my examining work I am unable to provide tutoring for the listening paper for AQA GCSE music and the composition briefs paper for AQA A level music.