Information About Aidan - Edinburgh teacher -

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Personal Description:

In regards to Piano, I have both an ARSM Diploma and an ATCL Associate's Degree from ABRSM and Trinity College London, meaning I play up to Undergraduate standard. Combined with being a Graduate in Mathematics and Music, which has included opportunities to teach in my degree for Mathematics, means I have knowledge over how to ensure lessons remain engaging and students are kept motivated.
In regards to Singing, I am a member of the University of Edinburgh's choir and NYCOS National Choir, while also having a Choral Scholarship at Church of the Sacred Heart and Old Saint Paul's Church. Involvement within these, along with past choirs such as the Fettes College Chapel Choir, has meant I am a strong singer and know how to get the best out of a singing lesson.
In regards to Music Theory, I have Distinction at Music Theory Grade 5 and also have covered material equivalent up to Grade 8 through my Mathematics and Music degree. My teaching of piano and music lessons means I have the musical performance experience to apply Music Theory in the right way within lessons.

Tutoring Experience:

Helping out with conducting across some of the choirs I have been involved in, which has seen me work with groups of varying abilities and ages, has given me experience of teaching Music, and is something I would be able to translate to Music tutoring. The process of arranging music for these choirs as well as organising rehearsals and concerts will also aid me in planning out a lesson to get the most out of students. I can also translate my teaching experience within Mathematics over to these Music lessons. This has included presenting exhibits at the Edinburgh Science festival, as well as teaching primary school children in P6 and P7 in Edinburgh as part of the Mathematical Education course, both of which showcased the importance of being organised and having good communication to help make my lessons engaging. I also teach at Morningside School of Music, and have an Enhanced DBS certificate as a result of all of these experiences.

Tutoring Approach:

Having had 15 years of piano lessons, one thing has been constant through the performances and exams I have taken - Enjoyment. This is a key aspect that the students enjoy playing the instrument and are motivated to keep on playing and learning new pieces or techniques. Piano has often in my life been my biggest hobby and an escape from other things going on, and this is something I hope to provide to anyone interested in learning this wonderful instrument. Lessons can be either 30 minutes or 1 hour depending on preference, and are catered to anyone who is keen in playing the Piano, varying from adults wanting to pick up the instrument, children wanting to learn for fun and students wanting to prepare for their graded exams.

Having had 9 years of singing within Chapel, University and Scottish Choirs, I have been able to cover a wide range of repertoire and techniques on how to improve my singing style. During both school and university, Singing within choirs was my biggest extra-curricular, and I aim to teach lessons in a way that can encourage budding singers to grow in their confidence and ability. Singing is a social and enjoyable experience, and this is the key thing in lessons that students choose to learn songs and techniques they are keen to cover and feel engaged when improving their singing. Lessons can be either 30 minutes or 1 hour depending on preference, and are catered to anyone who is keen in Singing, varying from adults wanting to learn better techniques for singing, children wanting to learn for fun and students wanting to prepare for their graded exams.