Ian's Tutor Profile, Chesterfield Guitar teacher, Chesterfield Keyboard teacher, Chesterfield Music Theory teacher, Chesterfield Melodeon teacher

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Instruments Taught

Guitar
Beginner - £25.00 p.h.

Keyboard
Beginner - £25.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £25.00 p.h.
Casual - £25.00 p.h.

Music Theory
Beginner - £25.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £25.00 p.h.
Casual - £25.00 p.h.

Melodeon
Beginner - £25.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £25.00 p.h.
Casual - £25.00 p.h.

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Information About Ian

Personal Description: The most noticeable outcome of working with me is the huge increase in a student's self-confidence (or at least that's what they tell me). I'm a good listener and quickly understand where the student's problems lie. This helps me to make difficult things much easier to grasp.
I have boundless patience and will use all kinds of resources to help you learn.

Tutoring Experience: I started teaching in 1974, and haven't really stopped since then. I've taught the whole age-range from pre-school to adult learners - in classroom situations as well as in a private, one-to-one context.
I've taught in England, France, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Burma - sometimes as a music teacher (Head of Music), at other times as an English teacher (Head of Language Centre). For a while, I was even a School Principal.

Tutoring Approach: Mutual respect and trust form the basis of my work with students. I'm a bit of a perfectionist, and I like to help my students achieve their full potential, too.
I don't treat musicianship as an exclusive club - for me, everyone has a right to enjoy music, and that includes understanding it. I'm mostly self-taught, so I can put myself in your position as you try to get your head round it.
I use all kinds of resources, including cartoons, mnemonics, videos, audio recordings … if I think it'll help, I'll make use of it!

Qualifications:
  • I've been a professional musician for many years, without formal qualifications. I was once appointed Head of Music on the strength of my different approach to music teaching.

Availability: Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes
CRB Check: Yes

Ian's Feedback

Date Registered:14/04/2010
Date Last Logged In:09/02/2011
Total Amount Of Feedback:7
Total Positive Feedback:7     Av. 5.00/5.00
From Alanda (5/5): Exellent,within a few days of talking to ian my son was having his first lesson. Which he has enjoyed!!!

Reply from: Ian: I'm really glad to hear that. I had a good time talking with him, too, and I'm sure we're going to make excellent progress together.

From Zainab (5/5): Ian helped my daughter so much with Spanish, he is a very pleasant person always on time. He gave her confidence to deal with a new language she had no ideas about, he taught her with programs on the computer, he sent her sights that could help her along with her vocabulary. I would highly recommend Ian since my daughter did very well with her Spanish. Thank you Ian.
Zainab

Reply from: Ian: It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with such a bright young lady. Thank you very much for your kind recommendation.
Ian


From Brenda (5/5): Ian was prompt with his reply to us and we were able to set up our first meeting very quickly. As soon as we meet Ian he was very easy to talk with and able to help our son straight away. We are really happy to have found Ian and I am sure our son will benefit from his tuition throughout his GCSE period.

Reply from: Ian: Thank you for your kind words, Brenda. I have to say that Oliver is a pleasure to work with, as he is not only eager to learn but extraordinarily polite into the bargain.

From Louise (5/5): Extremely patient and works at my daughters pace making sure she understands fully before progressing further. Unfortunately my daughter has been fearful of getting the answer wrong and panics. She has more confidence now after only a few lessons. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ian.

Reply from: Ian: Thanks for your feedback, Louise. It's a real pleasure to visit your home and chat with you. It's also a privilege to work with your daughter. She's very bright - and very funny (particularly when imitating other accents). I'm glad to see her self-confidence building up. Once we've removed the tendency to panic I've no doubt she'll soar.

From Lisa (5/5): Many thanks Ian for tutoring Milissa in English & Maths .The encouragement and self belief you give her during her tuition session is wonderful to hear. Her confidence can only continue to grow. We ask her each week how she feels her session went and her answer is always Awesome or Cool so as parents we are more than happy with her tuition and theres no doubt Milissa is too.
Thanks again . Lisa & Craig

Reply from: Ian: It's an absolute pleasure working with Milissa. She's obviously a very bright young lady who just needs to believe that more. It's also wonderful to meet such supportive and welcoming parents as you and Craig.
All the best to you all,
Ian


From Jackie (5/5): Early days yet, but Martin has found Ian to be friendly and approachable and easy to work with. Martin's English work has already improved and he is gaining confidence.

Reply from: Ian: Thank you, Jackie. In return, I must say that Martin is a joy to work with. He is very mature and sensible, and takes a most responsible approach towards his studies. He's very calm and collected, and not easily excited. I'm pleased to have the privilege of working with him.

From Sophia (5/5): He is very good and very supportive ! Helped me so much and is helping me I know he will help mr throughout my degree and his teaching methods ate fantastic!

Reply from: Ian: Sophia - I think you're an incredibly hard-working student who sincerely wants to succeed. You can't imagine what a difference that makes. It's a pleasure to work with you.

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