Information About Eleanor - Newcastle teacher - (11 reviews)
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Instruments Taught
Piano |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £36.00 |
| Intermediate | £36.00 |
| Casual | £36.00 |
Singing |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £36.00 |
| Intermediate | £36.00 |
| Advanced | £36.00 |
| Expert | £36.00 |
| Casual | £36.00 |
Music Theory |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £36.00 |
| Intermediate | £36.00 |
| Advanced | £36.00 |
| Casual | £36.00 |
Composition |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £36.00 |
| Intermediate | £36.00 |
| Advanced | £36.00 |
| Expert | £36.00 |
| Casual | £36.00 |
Music Production |
Hourly Fee |
| Casual | £36.00 |
Music Technology |
Hourly Fee |
| Casual | £36.00 |
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Personal Description:
Hi there! I'm Eleanor. I have over 10 years teaching experience. I love to perform, compose and produce music. I teach in-person & online and my students have 100% exam pass rate with Merit/Distinction. All ages and abilities welcome. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Tutoring Experience:
I offer lessons privately at my home and I teach vocal lessons in schools across Newcastle and North Tyneside. Prior to moving to Newcastle I taught for Kirklees Music Service for 5 years and sung in the famous Huddersfield Choral Society. I've also mentored A-Level Composition students and delivered many creative sound workshops involving home recording, homemade percussion, drawing sound and improvisation.
10 years teaching experience
All ages and abilities welcome
100% exam pass rate with Merit/Distinction
Lessons in person in Newcastle
Lessons online via Zoom
Tutoring Approach:
I enjoy an open and varied approach to teaching, exploring the student's potential through a range of styles and techniques to ensure a well-rounded musical education. I offer opportunities to compose music as well as perform a range of classical, musical theatre, popular, folk, jazz and rock styles. In addition to demonstrating and teaching technique, I offer discussion around the context of repertoire and style. For popular styles, I encourage exploration of the individual voice/expression - we all have our own unique instrument! :-)
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Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- University of Huddersfield (2016) - Composition by Research (Masters) (✘ Not On File)
- Brunel University (2013) - Musical Performance (1st Class Honours) (Bachelors) (✘ Not On File)
- ABRSM (2010) - Grade 8 Singing (Distinction) (Other) (✘ Not On File)
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich (2010) - A-Level Music (School) (✘ Not On File)
Eleanor's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 11 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
Reply from: Eleanor: Hi Carlo. I have a feeling that there has been a misunderstanding, or some missing information in this process so let me explain everything from my perspective:
It always takes a bit of rescheduling to accommodate a new pupil, and I allow several days for the first payment to come through, so I rarely book a first lesson in the same week as the original request. The start date I proposed to you was two weeks away from the date of your request as this is my next available slot at a particularly busy time of year. If you check our original messages, you should be able to see that I proposed this date right away, in my second message to you, and you replied positively and went on to purchase my details.
As far as the text messaging is concerned, I did ask that you email me when you received my details, as I prefer to send my lesson policy and payment details over by email. I was about to start work when you first texted me, and I was still teaching when you sent me a follow up text. I'm afraid I can't reply to text messages when I'm teaching and I did mention that I work weekday evenings.
I was under the impression that we had agreed the start date and that the time I suggested in my penultimate First Tutors' message was ok for you. It was these two details that I reiterated in my text message reply to you as soon as I finished work last evening, to which you did not respond until I received this review.
I would appreciate if you could take another look over our message exchange and contact First Tutors about any messages that may have been partially removed on your end of their messaging system. It's possible that some of our messages didn't get through, hence the misunderstanding. Best wishes, Eleanor
It always takes a bit of rescheduling to accommodate a new pupil, and I allow several days for the first payment to come through, so I rarely book a first lesson in the same week as the original request. The start date I proposed to you was two weeks away from the date of your request as this is my next available slot at a particularly busy time of year. If you check our original messages, you should be able to see that I proposed this date right away, in my second message to you, and you replied positively and went on to purchase my details.
As far as the text messaging is concerned, I did ask that you email me when you received my details, as I prefer to send my lesson policy and payment details over by email. I was about to start work when you first texted me, and I was still teaching when you sent me a follow up text. I'm afraid I can't reply to text messages when I'm teaching and I did mention that I work weekday evenings.
I was under the impression that we had agreed the start date and that the time I suggested in my penultimate First Tutors' message was ok for you. It was these two details that I reiterated in my text message reply to you as soon as I finished work last evening, to which you did not respond until I received this review.
I would appreciate if you could take another look over our message exchange and contact First Tutors about any messages that may have been partially removed on your end of their messaging system. It's possible that some of our messages didn't get through, hence the misunderstanding. Best wishes, Eleanor
From Jacob (/5): I have had two lessons with Eleanor so far, and she has been an excellent tutor. She is kind, patient and has a sense of humour in the lessons. She has also helped me with searching for a keyboard and music books for use outside the lessons. She has been flexible where possible, and I look forward to future lessons with Eleanor.
Reply from: Eleanor: Thanks Jacob.
From Charlie (/5): I was initially really nervous to begin my singing lessons, however Eleanor made me feel comfortable and confident with my voice, just after a few lessons.
Reply from: Eleanor: Thanks Charlie, great to hear.
From Becky (/5): I currently have two piano lessons with Eleanor under my belt and they've both been great. I'm a complete beginner and not particularly quick to learn at this, but Eleanor has been extremely patient and kind with me. She's very personable and friendly and has provided two very well constructed lessons. She has adapted her teaching style very sympathetically to my learning preferences and has been able to make lessons appropriate for my ability - I'm very grateful for that. My lessons are online with me playing on an old electric keyboard… I will admit that I wasn't sure how well this might work before we began, but it's been ideal and fits in well with my busy schedule. Eleanor is clearly very experienced and the teaching is seamless. Not a minute is wasted and she carefully adjusts based on areas of competence or those that need more practice. If I do continue with lessons, I will definitely stay with Eleanor - highly recommend.
Reply from: Eleanor: Thank you! That's such lovely feedback
From Michael (/5): Eleanor is very professional but a very welcoming tutor who has patience and a brilliant approach to tutoring. I have only had 4 lessons but from each I have taken something away with me that I am able to practice at home. Eleanor is also very knowledgable and has answered every question that I have asked. I am always looking forward to our lessons and I leave each one with a feeling of accomplishment and confidence that I have improved
Reply from: Eleanor: Thanks so much Michael; great to hear that you take something away from each lesson!
From Thomas (/5): Eleanor is a great piano teacher for my 10 year old daughter, who is continuing lessons after a move having started 2 years ago.
She is very reassuring, obviously a great skill for someone dealing with kids who might be nervous at their first lesson. She is also very observant, and was quickly able to find a few mistakes that were happening in the song and help my daughter correct them quickly and play more confidently. I can heartily recommend her.
We did have a bit of a miscommunication initially as I thought we had signed up to come over other week, but Eleanor was expecting weekly lessons. In the event this wasn't a problem as I have another daughter who wants to learn and I had been thinking of getting her lessons anyway. It probably pays to be quite clear at the outset on lesson frequency, duration, and payment incl payment method, but that applies to learners and all tutors on the platform.
She is very reassuring, obviously a great skill for someone dealing with kids who might be nervous at their first lesson. She is also very observant, and was quickly able to find a few mistakes that were happening in the song and help my daughter correct them quickly and play more confidently. I can heartily recommend her.
We did have a bit of a miscommunication initially as I thought we had signed up to come over other week, but Eleanor was expecting weekly lessons. In the event this wasn't a problem as I have another daughter who wants to learn and I had been thinking of getting her lessons anyway. It probably pays to be quite clear at the outset on lesson frequency, duration, and payment incl payment method, but that applies to learners and all tutors on the platform.
Reply from: Eleanor: Thanks very much Thomas, I appreciate the feedback.
From Louis (/5): Eleanor has been an absolutely fantastic tutor so far. After trying to teach myself and making slow to no progress she has helped identify my weak areas and I have already seen really encouraging progress, even over a relatively short time. She is always working at and just ahead of my level so that I am seeing that improvement.
Not only are the lessons both professional and enjoyable she has also been accommodating with timings where she could be.
She also has great recommendations for inexpensive resources that I can work through independently facilitate and guide the lessons.
Really impressed with Eleanor so far and look forward to many more lessons together.
Not only are the lessons both professional and enjoyable she has also been accommodating with timings where she could be.
She also has great recommendations for inexpensive resources that I can work through independently facilitate and guide the lessons.
Really impressed with Eleanor so far and look forward to many more lessons together.
Reply from: Eleanor: Thank you Louis very kind words, and great to hear.
From Beverley (/5): Eleanor has been a fantastic piano teacher for my daughter (age 7). Eleanor is very patient and has made piano lessons enjoyable. I would recommend Eleanor without reservation.
Reply from: Eleanor: Thanks so much Beverley, very kind. I'm really glad the lessons are enjoyable, I always look forward to them too.
From Alison (/5): Eleanor was excellent. My daughter loved her lesson, she was also incredibly flexible about moving our time. I can highly recommend
Reply from: Eleanor: Thanks so much Alison
From Trent (/5): Eleanor was extremely accommodating and patient with my young son Noah and I can't recommend her highly enough.
Reply from: Eleanor: Thank you very much for your kind feedback Trent!
From Jiya (/5): Friendly and very comfortable to talk to. Very happy with the lesson. Thanks
Reply from: Eleanor: Glad you enjoyed the lesson Jiya! I'm looking forward to the next one.
I presume she's an experienced and skilled tutor though.