MUSIC TEACHING THE WAY IT SHOULD BE
OTHER INFORMATION
Incorporated Society
of Musicians
OTHER INSTRUMENTS and CONTEMPORARY VOCALS
Many other instruments can coached by agreement. Please contact me for further information on any instrument you may wish to learn.
Alternatively if you to learn something I do not teach, The ISM can advise of qualified teachers in the area, as can local music shops in Huntingdon, Peterborough and Cambridge.
I can teach musicianship skills on most instruments. Vocal coaching (not tuition) in contempory and Jazz styles can be undertaken.
RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS
I hold a CTABRSM qualification from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of music, which is a professional music teaching qualification.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Full general member of the Incorporated society of Musicians.
Full member of the Registry of Guitar Tutors.
Registered teacher at the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Trinity/Guildhall and Rockschool for examination entries.
PREPARATION FOR FURTHER EDUCATION
Students can be prepared for entry for many colleges. Please discuss your needs with me either via the contact form or by telephone.
CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHECK (CRB)
I have been checked, cleared and have no convictions, spent or current whatsoever (no - not even a parking ticket!)
AND FINALLY....
In all aspects of my teaching, you are assured of a friendly, student based professional approach at all times
BEWARE - The music teaching business is largely unregulated
and anyone can advertise themselves as a 'teacher' A simple card advert in a
local shop is all it takes for anyone to call themselves a music teacher with
minimal experience and no qualification at all. More worryingly, a CRB check is
NOT compulsory for home teaching under present law.
I would stress that most of these adverts are offered by very safe and good people sharing their hobby and that is definitely to be encouraged. However some are not and are more concerned with taking your money than they are about education.
Ask about qualifications and experience and apply due dilligence before engaging a non-regulated or unqualified teacher. Fees for unqualified teachers should be correspondingly lower than those set by professional organisations.
I always allow parents to sit in on lessons, if you choose another teacher always ask to sit in on children's lessons if you are in any doubt at all.
