Information About Stephen - Tetbury teacher

Personal Description:

I have been playing piano myself since the age of 8. I am fortunate enough to have a lovely piano studio in my garden where I not only play for pleasure but teach private students too. I’m married to Norma and together we have three JR dogs and three Ponies.

Tutoring Experience:

Although I have been playing for over 50 years I only came to teaching fairly recently. This was at the recommendation of one of my own teachers. Whilst I was already at grade 8 standard I felt it was important to learn how to teach and so I completed the EPTA Piano Teachers course in 2015, graduating with a merit Cert PTC. I continue with my own studies all the time and am currently working towards my ARSM diploma. I teach in two schools in Cheltenham every week, one Primary and one Secondary and have full and enhance DBS status.

Tutoring Approach:

One of the most importan**Contact Detail Removed**ments in learning to play an instrument in my view is to feel comfortable happy and relaxed in the company of the teacher. My studio is a welcoming place and I make it my business to ensure students feel that way so that they can pursue their personal goals in a pleasant and supportive environment. Exams can provide a great framework for learning and goal focus, but they’re not for everyone. Whatever my students want to achieve it’s my role to help them so that.