Aaron's Tutor Profile, Leeds Piano teacher, Leeds Clarinet teacher, Leeds Saxophone teacher, Leeds Music Theory teacher, Leeds Composition teacher

Piano
Beginner - £20.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £20.00 p.h.
Advanced - £25.00 p.h.
Expert - £30.00 p.h.
Casual - £25.00 p.h.

Clarinet
Beginner - £20.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £20.00 p.h.
Advanced - £25.00 p.h.
Expert - £30.00 p.h.
Casual - £25.00 p.h.

Saxophone
Beginner - £20.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £20.00 p.h.
Advanced - £25.00 p.h.
Expert - £30.00 p.h.
Casual - £25.00 p.h.

Music Theory
Beginner - £20.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £20.00 p.h.
Advanced - £25.00 p.h.
Expert - £30.00 p.h.
Casual - £25.00 p.h.

Composition
Beginner - £20.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £20.00 p.h.
Advanced - £25.00 p.h.
Expert - £30.00 p.h.
Casual - £25.00 p.h.

Personal Description: I am a Leeds based sax/clarinet/piano player/composer, originally from Belfast Northern Ireland. I was the leader of the Ulster Youth Jazz Orchestra for 3 years and also played in the Belfast Jazz Orchestra, City of Belfast Youth Concert Band and the City of Belfast School of Music Big Band. I enjoy composing for lots of different mediums including orchestra, small group and solo instruments but most of my work is for Big Band. I enjoy the challenge of composing for a specific purpose e.g. film scoring or commissions and have scored a handful of student films. In addition I have extensive performance experience and have played in sax quartets, jazz combos, orchestras, big bands, musical theatre orchestras/bands and undertaken work as a session musician. Some pof this work involved TV/radio broadcasts. I was the soprano/tenor sax player for the premiere of Brian Irvine's jazz opera "The Tailor's Daughter". I have toured extensively in Europe, USA and here in the UK with groups ranging from concert bands to orchestras to big bands. I studied jazz at Leeds College of Music.

Tutoring Experience: Currently teaching at South Leeds Music Centre and have taught privately for the last 5 years. I have experience of both the ABRSM and Trinity College syllabus. I also have group activity, workshop and large group directing experience. I teach both classical and jazz. Lessons range from "just for fun" to graded exams. Improvisation is a speciality. IMy students have a 100% pass rate for all exam boards. I am also able to teach music theory and assist with GSCE, As and A Level exams (composition, practical and theory).

Tutoring Approach: I believe that music should be taught and learned in a fun, supportive environment with as much input from the student as from the tutor. If its not enjoyable then its probably not worth doing and as long as the student has fun in a lesson I believe they will gain the skills they need to progress. I am comfortable teaching children and adults alike and can vary my approach accordingly. I do not charge a travel supplement and will happily accomodate lessons in your own home or in mine.

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Qualifications:

• 2005: Grade 8 Piano - ABRSM (Other)
• 2002: Grade 6 Music Theory - ABRSM (Other)
• 2001: Grade 8 Saxophone - ABRSM (Other)
• 2000: Grade 8 Clarinet - ABRSM (Other)

Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes
CRB Check: Yes