Instruments & Subjects Available
Piano
For beginners I use a course specially designed for adults. Progression from this is to graded exam material and technical studies designed to improve technique. More advanced pupils are assessed in terms of their sightreading skills and technical ability and appropriate books are recommended.
Many people learn for the simple pleasure of it but exams are open for adults to take. Classical Piano exams are available through the London College of Music exam centre in Shrewsbury.
Flute
The flute is an instrument which requires great patience yet rewards this with the most beautiful and haunting sound of any instrument. I am a specialist in flute and am able to demonstrate a good tone for the student to copy, and have remedies ready to deal with any difficulties. Tuition follows a course book which introduces new skills in a systematic way.
Exams are available through the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and Trinity College.
Theory
Following the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music course books which lead naturally to the exams at each grade. Theory exams take place in Shrewsbury three times each year.
Composition
I am able to teach composition and songwriting - including setting words to music. This is done through a thorough grounding in music theory and the use of computer notation programs. Postal exams are available through the London College of Music.