General Details:

The fundamental tuition will be based on the basic technique of the instrument: breathing, flexibility, range, valve technique and sound quality. However, teaching methods will be adapted to suit each individual's special needs.

Students of all abilities are welcome, from beginner to advanced. If desired, students will progress through graded music exams (ABRSM, TCL, etc.) and where applicable for younger students, guidance will be given in the performance aspects of GCSE and A-level music exams.

Lessons will be given at the student's house, unless other suitable accommodation can be provided, therefore travel expenses may be required depending on the location. Generally speaking, no travel expenses are required for lessons taking place in the city of Manchester, but a charge of £2 will be required for every 10 miles outside of Manchester. This can be negotiated with the student or the student's parent/guardian.

It is assumed students will already be in possession of an instrument before undertaking lessons. Many primary and secondary state schools provide instruments, but students are strongly advised to invest in their own instrument. Guidence will of course be provided in this area to enable the student to find the most suitable instrument.

Pricing:

Payment is upfront, but if preferred, lessons can be paid for in advance at £100 for five lessons.

At least 24 hours notice is needed for any lesson cancellations, otherwise the lesson may still be charged for.

Educational Work:

Freelance worker, Education Group, North West (Sept. 2004 - present)
This group organsises one day music workshops in primary schools based on the National Curriculum.
» We introduce students to brass instruments
» We organise games involving the student making music with percussion instruments

Freelance project worker, Interplay theatre, Leeds (June 2004)
We aimed to create with the students, art spaces at school based on the primary senses. Our achievements were:
» Working in a good team atmosphere and in collaboration with the teachers
» Stimulating and directing the students creative energy
» Bringing the project to a successful conclusion

Placement for a musical project, Sounds for the 16, Zion Centre, Hulme, Manchester (July 2003)
Musical project based around sixteen paintings involving twenty children aged between 8 and 12 and a team of six artists. The achievements of this project were:
» Preparing a musical and dance performance involving the children for the opening of a painting exhibition

Placement at the Royal Schools for the Deaf, Education Project organized by the RNCM (January 2003)
Series of five musical workshops with students of various disabilities.
» Inviting initiative through music and communication skills

Euphonium and Music Theory teacher in France at music schools (1998-2001)
» Developing and improving music skills to prepare students for conservatoire studies.

Performance Work:

Euphonium solo, DUT Yorkshire Imperial Brass Band, Leeds (April 2004- Present)

Leader and musician in the Jazz band Tubazz, (October 2002- Present)

Member of the euphonium and tuba duo The Little Tuba Band (January 2004- Present)

Euphonium solo, Hazel Grove Brass Band, Stockport (September 2002- March 2004)

Second Euphonium in the Marple Brass Band (February 2002- September 2002)