Advanced French Horn Teachers and Advanced French Horn Tutoring

25 years as a classroom Music teacher with a specialism in Special Education, while running a successful business teaching practical lessons. Since early retirement and time spent travelling, I have re-established teaching practical music lessons. I follow the Royal School of Music teaching exam schemes, and am fully supportive of the individual's preferred way of learning. If you choose to learn for fun rather than to take exams, I am happy to support your endeavours!...

to Singapore and with a professional musical theatre group to Cyprus. I have also performed as a soloist with the Cambridge Strings ensemble. I have taught music in schools, both in the classroom and as part of extra-curricular ensembles, as well as one-on-one instrumental tuition in French Horn and on the trumpet. I try to help my pupils understand how brass instruments work and, allowing them to make consistent improvement, rather than giving vague advice....

embrochure (buzzing), posture and breathing. I deal with problems as they come along as there usually is an exercise to rectify the problem. With piano I teach the basic exercises, tunes and can also help with theory. I prefer a low key approach and realise that especially with adults that they are learning for fun. I can teach towards ABRSM exams or on a more casual/fun basis, its entirely up to the student or parent....

able to support and empower them through any musical challenges. I am an active, approachable and positive person who is driven to produce the best in myself and my students. I hold an annual Summer Concert for all of my Private Students to give them opportunities to perform as a soloist and an ensemble. I also run a Brass Ensemble to offer ensemble skills to my students as this is a vital element to becoming...

the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Belle and Sebastian and Idlewild. I currently work for Strathallan and Craigclowan schools as well as freelancing with professional groups. I also have a number of private pupils who learn various instruments. I have an enhanced disclosure from Disclosure Scotland and can provide references on request. I am extremely patient and communicate in very simple terms. I'm very positive and believe that encouragement is the best motivation....

considerable experience with beginners and younger students, but I have also taught adults successfully. I am a very experienced examiner for a leading instrumental examination board and also examine academic music for both Edexcel and the International Baccalaureate. My teaching is underpinned by a rigorous understanding of both musical and technical principles and while I encourage my students to aim high, I believe strongly that music is fun and is there for all to enjoy!...

Orchestra and a number of wind bands in southern Spain. I have worked with Renfrewshire Council, teaching children brass instruments and have taken many private students. I believe that music is a language and as a language, the best way to learn is by doing. I like to encourage as much playing as possible in lessons. I also think tone quality is highly important. Once you find your sound, learning becomes so much more enjoyable....

have a Bachelor of Music (honours) degree from the Royal College of Music. I have worked in Westminster Boys School, helping your children out with beginner level of playing. I am now currently a Teaching Assistant at Redwood Park School. I will teach at a pace at my student would like to go, whether they wanted to take exams or if it was just helping them find fun and interesting pieces they want to play....