Information About Maisie - Barnes teacher -

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Personal Description:

Since graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in 2019, with a Bachelor of Music, I am now a freelance professional musician and teacher. Former to studying at the Royal Academy, I studied at Chetham's School of Music and the Royal Northern College of Music Junior department.

At at very young age, I began to learn the Recorder and Piano, both of which I gained Grade 8. Alongside this I developed a love of singing, and took part in many music festivals and various choirs. As I knew I wanted to become an orchestral musician, I took up the oboe at the age of 13 and this is where my musical interest blossomed.

At a professional level, I freelance across London orchestras and West End shows, on Oboe and Cor Anglais. I have performed at many prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall (BBC Proms), Royal Festival Hall, Cadogan Hall, the Barbican, Milton Court, to name a few. Furthermore, I teach at several institutions/schools in the state and private sector. I also teach private locally.

Tutoring Experience:

I have been teaching for over eight years, both privately and in the most established independent & state schools across London, with pupils at many different levels, ages and circumstance. I also run several chamber groups, which gives me a well-rounded knowledge of all instruments.

I have taken my pupils through many exams; theory, piano, oboe and flute, all having had fantastic results (100% pass rate). Recent successes include 98% in Grade 5 theory and 96% in Grade 7 oboe. But I also teach people 'just for fun!', so can adapt to whichever you need.

Tutoring Approach:

Music has always been hugely influential and something I have felt a lot of passion for from a very young age. To even have a background in music is incredibly beneficial throughout life, and I find it thrilling how I can pass on my knowledge so that others can benefit this way.

I have fortunately received fantastic tuition from several world-renowned musicians, mentors, conductors and fellow professionals. I believe it is extremely important for a teacher to inspire, encourage, adapt and motivate their students, to ensure they look forward to lessons and can enjoy practising… as much as they can!

I try to keep lessons lighthearted and fun, whilst also pushing the pupil toward their maximum potential - I hope that my former students agree! It's really important to me to build a good rapport with my students, as it makes learning efficient and a pleasant experience.

From the world class education that I have received myself, and professional experience I have gained for over eight years, I have luckily picked up many tricks and tips about teaching the 'best'/most effective way and would love to carry on passing this knowledge to allow students to have a great time playing their instrument!