Information About Catriona - Dunfermline teacher -

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Personal Description:

In my youth, my devotion to learning the cello and piano was all consuming. I studied music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with cello as my principal instrument. However after some years as a cello performer, I started teaching both instruments. Increasingly, I have gravitated more towards teaching the piano and this is the job I now do with much passion.

Tutoring Experience:

I began teaching piano privately 18 years ago and I find it immensely satisfying. I have experience of teaching up to the grade 8 level and also relish teaching music theory.

Tutoring Approach:

I offer a classical training as I was taught. I do my best to adapt my teaching to suit individuals and to me it does not matter in the least how slow or how fast a student learns piano, and whether or not they wish to work towards ABRSM/Trinity exams. Exams are a useful tool for providing learning goals, but are not for everyone.

It is in my nature to be organised and I enjoy spending time preparing for lessons so that I can give my best to each student. Most of my students do well with 30 minute lessons weekly. (Half hour lessons cost £17) and I prefer to teach children from the age of 9.