- QualificationMA: Music in Development – Distinction
- QualificationBA (Hons): Popular and World Musics – Class II Division i
- QualificationGrade 8 (Distinction) in Guitar (London College of MusicGrade 5 Music Theory (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)
Over 1O years teaching musicality and self expression
I have performed and studied Music for 24 years and been teaching for 10. I have a Masters degree from SOAS, University of London, in Music and Development and an undergraduate degree in Music at the University of Leeds, graduating with honours and specialising in Performance, Composition & Pedagogy.
I have also been awarded Grade 8 (Distinction) in Guitar (London College of Music) and Grade 5 Music Theory (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). I have performed professionally as a soloist and in ensembles spanning a range of styles, including pop, rock, jazz, blues, soul, and a variety of folk musics from europe and south america. I have toured at a national level at nightclubs, music venues, arts spaces, bars and private functions. I have also sung in a variety of choirs and have played drums for 15 years. I currently teach at Blackheath Conservatoire and from my home studio in Brockley. Whilst in leeds I taught at the Yorkshire Music Education Service and in collaboration with ArtForms. I have over 10 years of consistent teaching experince, where I have taught a wide range of abitilies, from complete beginners to professionals; learning repertoire for concerts, entry auditions, exam grades and musical theatre compositions. I have taught a wide range of students in & around the city across a range of different styles, tailoring my teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students. Whether you wish to progress through the grade system or explore different styles and influences to develop as a musician I am here to help.
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