Information About Francis - Nottingham teacher - (2 reviews)
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Francis offers a discount of 50% on their first / introductory lesson!
Singing |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £28.00 |
| Intermediate | £28.00 |
| Advanced | £28.00 |
| Expert | £28.00 |
Cello |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £28.00 |
| Intermediate | £28.00 |
| Advanced | £28.00 |
| Expert | £28.00 |
| Casual | £28.00 |
Music Theory |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £28.00 |
| Intermediate | £28.00 |
| Advanced | £28.00 |
| Expert | £28.00 |
| Casual | £28.00 |
Conducting |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £28.00 |
| Intermediate | £28.00 |
| Advanced | £28.00 |
| Expert | £28.00 |
| Casual | £28.00 |
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Personal Description:
Professional tenor with 10+years of choral and solo experience. Oxford graduate with high 2:i in Music. Currently Assistant Director of Music at St Mary’s in the Lace Market, Nottingham.
I took up the cello aged 7, more recently becoming a first-study singer, studying under Carys Lane & Richard Strivens amongst others. After schooling in Manchester, I completed a gap year working at The Manchester Grammar School in the music department. I also sang with the Rodolfus Choir, engagements including a BBC Radio 3 Broadcast and a tour to the East coast of the US.
I then read for a BA in Music at University College, Oxford, during which time I was a choral exhibitioner with the Choir of Merton College, Oxford, a member of Schola Cantorum of Oxford, organ scholar at St Barnabas Church, Jericho and was also active as a conductor with a range of student ensembles and choirs: I completed a year’s tenure with the Oxford University Wind Orchestra, and have worked with the Oxford University Philharmonia, as well as several college chapel choirs, both as a conductor and organist. I was also in demand as a dep for many of Oxford’s finest choirs. As a soloist, engagements took me as far afield as Salisbury.
My compositions have been performed by several choirs in Oxford, including those of University, St John’s, and Merton colleges. I have just moved to Nottingham from Truro, where I spent the best part of 4 years as a tenor Lay Vicar in the cathedral choir there as well as working as an arts administrator at Truro School.
Tutoring Experience:
I've taught ABRSM theory to Grade 8, and singing and cello to pupils (adult and child) of various ages. I I will happily take on new pupils.
Tutoring Approach:
I offer a relaxed, friendly, and flexible approach to music tuition of all kinds, for young people and adult learners alike. You set the goals and together we'll meet them, in a fun and structured way. I use ABRSM grade exams but do not insist on them: whilst they can be a useful framework to work within, I don't believe they hold all the answers.
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Additional Languages: French
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- University of Oxford (2015) - BA Music (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
- The Manchester Grammar School (2012) - A-level Music (A*) (College) (✔ On File)
Francis's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 2 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
He made me feel at ease and felt that my confidence grew during the lesson. Also suggested a choir to join.