Information About Michael - Northwood teacher -

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Personal Description:

I am a professional composer who has written music for world renowned orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonia and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Most recently, I was awarded 1st Prize for my orchestral composition, Selvedge, at this year's Toru Takemitsu Composition Award (a highly prestigious award for music composition). I am currently completing a part-time PhD in Composition at the University of Cambridge where I have also been working as a outreach supervisor in Music for Gonville and Caius College.

Tutoring Experience:

I have a wide range of experience assisting groups of young people in learning songs from both popular music and the theater as well as teaching piano in private context. Most recently, I have taught music as an outreach supervisor for Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge University examining and discussing masterpieces from both the popular and classical worlds of music.

Tutoring Approach:

I am friendly, open and encouraging. I like to inspire creativity in my students as well as ensuring they are equipped with the key skills they need in order to pass examinations and assessments successfully. I am happy to teach online via Zoom or Skype or in person within a 10 mile radius of where I live.