Information About Dan - Blackheath teacher -

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Personal Description:

I'm an enthusiastic musician recently graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Since a very young age I have been interested in all sort of instruments, from woodwind to piano but always focusing more on the bassoon on which I have finished both my degrees. During my early age learning process it was compulsory to learn one woodwind instrument and piano achieving on both instrument a high level. During those times my curiosity pushed me to try and learn more instruments from the same family such as saxophone, clarinet and flute which I have never stopped practicing and later on teaching them.
I have a variety of experience as a professional bassoon player and woodwind teacher and I believe the knowledge and skills attained over the past makes me the perfect candidate for such a role.
In my current teaching positions and previous, I am responsible for independently scheduling lessons, taking students through grade and theory exams, preparing them for GCSE and A-Levels performance exams and written/listening papers. I am to handle all responsibilities with enthusiasm and dedication and this has so far shown and increase in the interest of taking up music lessons on private and schools.
From the performance point of view, during my studies I have been involved in many orchestral projects, side-by-side schemes and other programs with orchestras such as BBC Symphony and Concert Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Wales National Opera and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
Since 2015 I have been playing with Camera Musicae Symphony Orchestra (Spain) which later on I have been appointed as Co-principal bassoon in 2018. During this years I also collaborated with other orchestras such as Barcelona Symphony Orchestra and Czech Symphony Orchestra.

Tutoring Experience:

Woodwind, piano and music theory , 09/2014 – Current
Private – London
- Giving one to one and group tuition to all ages form 5 upwards.
- Preparing pupils for music grade and theory exams including school GCSE and A level exams.
- Making sure all learning materials are tailored to each individual abilities.
- Providing reeds to pupils who are unable to make their own or buy their own (in the case of reed instrument).
- Encourage creativity and make sure lessons are fun no matter the abilities of the student.

Peripatetic woodwind teacher , 09/2015 – Current
Townley Grammar School – London
- Planning and preparing lessons in relation to individual pupils`needs and examination syllabuses.
- Encourage musical development throughout individual and group learning.
- Creating and maintaining network of contacts to ensure work continuity.
- Assessing pupils` abilities, providing feedback and writing reports.
- Acquiring appropriate teaching materials and resources.

Bassoon tutor , 09/2018 – 06/2019
St. Paul`s Academy, Abbey Wood – London - Prepare pupils for their GCSE exam.

Outreach work in SE schools as part of my degree… 09/2013 – 07/2017 Trinity Laban Conservatoire of music and dance – London
- Introduce children to woodwind instruments and music in general.
- Teaching practice during that time and be assessed on it.

Tutoring Approach:

Lessons are individually designed in order to promote cognitive stimulation, support motivation, independence and confidence while awakening creativity or providing a platform to express freely in music. We tune into your unique circumstances, interests, and goals and take a flexible approach where you will take the lead.