What do I teach?
I teach both violin and piano from beginners up to Grade 8 standard. A programme of tuition is designed specifically for you, either studying for exams (ABRSM), or just revisiting your previous skilla and playing for fun. Either way, your lessons wil be focused and enjoyable and you can expect to make rapid progress.
I teach a wide range of techniques and musical styles , including classical, jazz, blues and folk music.
How do I teach?
My virtual lessons mirror my traditional lessons - with a few subtle differences in teaching style.
Technically, I use Zoom over a high-speed internet connection with three cameras that I switch between during your virtual lesson: one camera shows me, the second camera shows my fingers on the violin or keyboard, and the third camera shows a close-up of the music we are using.
For sound, I use two microphones: a lapel microphone so you can hear me clearly and a professional condenser microphone for the instrument.
If you wish, lessons can be recorded and the videos placed in a secure online private music workbook that you can review at your leisure.
Who do I teach?
I teach all ages and abilities from young beginners to enthusiastic but uncertain mature players who have not picked up their violin or sat at the piano for many years.
All my students can expect a professional friendly lesson that rapidly helps them improve and achieve their goal whether it is to play for fun and personal satisfaction or to sit and pass instrumental music exams. But you do need to practise!
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What do you need?
To join the lesson, you will need to use a modern laptop or smartphone with a reliable internet connection - ideally make sure no one else is using the shared internet connection during your lesson.
You will need to download and install the Zoom conferencing application either directly from Zoom or from the Android PlayStore or Apple AppStore depending upon the device that you have.
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For violin lessons, you will need to place your device at shoulder height so that its camera shows your vioin playing. For the piano, place the device at one end of the piano to show both you and the keyboard. Make sure where possible you are lit from behind or to the side of the camera.
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Before the lesson, check using Zoom settings that the camera and microphone work!