Information About Aisha - Hammersmith teacher

Personal Description:

I’m originally from Sydney, Australia, and moved to London to pursue my Masters at the Royal College of Music, where I was honoured to be an Australian Commonwealth Scholar and also supported by the Tait Memorial Trust.

Growing up, I studied violin, viola, flute, and piano until I was 17, when I chose to focus on viola and violin. Learning such a variety of instruments exposed me to many styles, ways of thinking about music, and opportunities to play in diverse settings with different musicians. I pursued a lot of youth orchestras and courses. This broad experience has enriched my own playing and deeply influenced my teaching approach.

Before moving to London, I studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and worked as a music teacher and freelance musician. Now, based in London, I have a portfolio career teaching music and performing.

Tutoring Experience:

10 years of teaching experience
Private students in London and Sydney
Group lessons
Online and in person lessons
Broad age range from little beginners as young as 4 to adults
Prepared students for ABRSM and AMEB Exams
String Tutor for Sydney Youth Orchestras and NSW Public Schools State Music Camps

Tutoring Approach:

I find teaching truly rewarding and really enjoy getting to know each student as an individual. By understanding their unique learning style, interests, and how they respond, I tailor my approach to suit them perfectly—whether they’re playing just for fun or dreaming of a music career.

I’ve been fortunate to teach a wide range of students, from very young beginners to adults. I love helping them become confident, independent learners by showing them how to practice effectively at home and encouraging them to be their own teachers.

I’m also passionate about building strong proper technique from the start, knowing it can be tricky but makes all the difference later on. Alongside that, I make sure music theory is clear and meaningful, weaving it into lessons so students really connect with the music they’re learning.

Things we'll work on:
Violin / Viola specifically
- Develop a good tone and sound
- Intonation and playing in tune
- Develop good posture
- Left hand technique such as finger independence, strength and agility, shifting, vibrato ect
- Right arm bow technique such as string crossing, different bow strokes, articulartion
- Technical work such as scales, arpeggios, exercises,
- Pieces! Learning different styles and genres and different composers

Music in general:
- Music theory
- Aural skills and developing a musical ear
- Performance skills and developing a positive growth mindset