Information About Gillian - Stirling teacher - (30 reviews)
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Instruments Taught
Gillian offers a discount of 50% on their first / introductory lesson!
Piano |
Hourly Fee |
Beginner | £32.00 |
Intermediate | £32.00 |
Advanced | £32.00 |
Casual | £32.00 |
Flute |
Hourly Fee |
Beginner | £32.00 |
Intermediate | £32.00 |
Advanced | £32.00 |
Expert | £34.00 |
Casual | £32.00 |
Clarinet |
Hourly Fee |
Beginner | £32.00 |
Intermediate | £32.00 |
Advanced | £32.00 |
Expert | £34.00 |
Casual | £32.00 |
Saxophone |
Hourly Fee |
Beginner | £32.00 |
Intermediate | £32.00 |
Advanced | £32.00 |
Expert | £34.00 |
Casual | £32.00 |
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Personal Description:
I have been teaching for many years, but until lockdown I had only taught in person. Lockdown has opened up a new way for teaching online. I am happy to teach in person in a safe way, and also online. I am a member of a small group called the Elastic Band. In my younger years I played in the Birmingham Schools Wind Band and the Birmingham Schools Symphony Orchestra. I am mainly trained in Classical music but I also enjoy other types of music.
Tutoring Experience:
I have taught clarinet, flute, saxophone for over 30 years from beginner to Grade 8 Associated Board exams. I have taken my pupils through their grade 5 theory in order to progress through to their grade 6. I have over the years had piano pupils as well and have recently taken a pupil through Grade 6. I have also taught those who want to enjoy playing an instrument for fun without the pressure of exams.
I mainly teach during the week in the daytime and some evenings.
Tutoring Approach:
I think music is important for the wellbeing of the person. It is important to enjoy learning to play your chosen instrument and I do think it is important to want to do well but it is also important to accept limitations too. I think it is important to be exposed to different styles of music even if your preference is for one particular style.
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Availability: Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Napier College of Commerce and Technology, Sighthill, Edinburgh (1978) - LTCL (Clarinet teaching) (Other) (✔ On File)
Gillian's Feedback
Total Amount Of Feedback: | 30 |
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I genuinely look forward to each lesson with her, and for an adult learner such as myself, she is also great company.
Thank you Gillian!
Gillian
Remember you will get out of the clarinet what you put into it. Keep staying positive and watch yourself progress.
She is incredibly patient but ensures that not only you learn how to play the instrument properly but also to understand the music you are playing.
I am very much looking forwards to the next challenge and with her support I am sure I will continue improving my Saxophone skills and knowledge.
She identifies where improvement is required and gives clear concise advise to improve.
First Class and highly recommended.
Looking forward to every lesson.
Thanks Gillian.
Our weekly lessons are hard, but fun. She is patient when I make errors, and brings a lightness and good humour to the practice. She introduced me to exercise books that I hadn't even heard of, and I feel confident each week in following our plan. She also makes herself accessible, and more than once has gone out of her way to help me resolve a piano problem outside the lesson. I feel like every week I'm improving, that she knows just how much to push me, and the piano has become such a rewarding hobby. Highly recommended as a piano teacher!
Update 6/5/23:
Since I first began with Gillian a little over 2 years ago, we have went on a wonderful journey!
After a year, I managed to pass the Grade 1 exam with distinction. A year later, I came out with a merit in the Grade 3 exam. Much of this is due to Gillian's skill and character as a teacher. Lessons with her form some of my favourite times of the week. I look forward to tackling the Grade 5 exam next, and continuing with her on this delightful piano journey.
Through such an extended period together, I can even more strongly recommend her to those looking for an excellent teacher :)