Mark's Tutor Profile, Northampton Piano teacher, Northampton Singing teacher, Northampton Organ teacher, Northampton Music Theory teacher, Northampton Composition teacher

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Instruments Taught

Piano
Beginner - £18.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £18.00 p.h.
Advanced - £18.00 p.h.
Expert - £18.00 p.h.
Casual - £18.00 p.h.

Singing
Beginner - £18.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £18.00 p.h.
Casual - £18.00 p.h.

Organ
Beginner - £18.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £18.00 p.h.
Advanced - £18.00 p.h.

Music Theory
Beginner - £18.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £18.00 p.h.
Advanced - £18.00 p.h.
Expert - £18.00 p.h.
Casual - £18.00 p.h.

Composition
Beginner - £15.00 p.h.
Intermediate - £15.00 p.h.
Advanced - £15.00 p.h.
Expert - £15.00 p.h.
Casual - £15.00 p.h.

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Information About Mark

Personal Description: I studied music at Northampton, York and obtained a PhD from Sheffield. I like and play a range of music and have interests in music psychology and composition. I am Chair and founder of Northamptonshire Composers Association. I am regular organist at Northampton Unitarians (music director), Kingsley Park Methodist Church and Northampton First Church of Christ Scientist

Tutoring Experience: I have given lessons since 1988 my main intrument is piano and will teach any keyboard instrument. I have developed vocal skill, sup[ported people in composition. I also work for a social enterprise which involved developing skills in Children, Young People and Young Adults. Some musical but others also

Tutoring Approach: Depending on distance I can come to tutees if they prefer that to coming to me. I like to start from the basis of what people know about music and like to increase their confidence first think, making use of their strengths and gradually develop their weaknesses. My approach is friendly, flexible, informal if desired and appropriate - more formal if desired and appropriate, unassuming.

Lessons can be paid for in block (after first lesson of block) for £15 each with a minimum of four

Qualifications:
  • 2005: Grade 8 Piano - Self Taught and Tutored (Other)
  • 2004: PhD - University of Sheffield (Doctorate)
  • 1997: MA - University of York (Masters)
  • 1995: BA - University of Leicester (Bachelors)

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

Mark's Feedback

Date Registered:14/03/2010
Date Last Logged In:17/01/2012
Total Amount Of Feedback:1
Total Positive Feedback:1     Av. 4.00/5.00
From David (4/5): I booked a block of four lessons, as a experienced , by ear, piano player in order to improve my technical skills and reading. Through detailed training I have already enhanced my technical understanding

Reply from: Mark: Thanks David. To everyone else, I suppose increasing technical understanding is a specialism of my teaching. I regard understanding as a backbone to good playing. Often a player without this meander between an overrigid adherence to written instruction and a flaky and insubstantial performance which easily disintegrates. (that said I have to say I was very impressed with David's ability when he first came)

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