If you have an audition to prepare, if you are thinking of applying to music college, or maybe you have a concerto, or a competition, recital, orchestral concert or perhaps an exam? Perhaps you are interested in improving your violin technique to take yourself up to a higher level, or perhaps you are frustrated with being unable to deliver a reliable performance under pressure? If any of these apply, I can help. I have a proven track record with high-level students as well as a thorough knowledge of what audition panels (professional and otherwise) are looking for, having both spent years developing my own preparation, and having sat on several panels myself.
I have a wide knowledge of repertoire, both orchestral and otherwise so I can help with anything from the all-important orchestral excerpts to concertos, sonatas, chamber music and symphonies. I know the ins and outs of preparing for exams, competitions, recitals and more, dealing with nerves, and producing a reliable performance on the day when it really matters.
I'm based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, within easy reach of the train station. Didcot is just 15 minutes by train from Oxford, or 10 minutes by train from Reading, or 35/40 minutes by train from London Paddington.
Teaching is available from my home or occasionally via home visits to the villages in the surrounding area. Alternatively it is sometimes possible to arrange lessons in London to tie in with my working day. I am happy to offer both one-off and regular lessons.
I am also experienced teaching children (7-18) through schools, music services, and privately and I have achieved high results with students in their ABRSM exams including distinctions at diploma level, and several successful scholarship applications to senior schools. I teach all ABRSM theory grades.
I am also available for chamber music and orchestral coaching, and adjudicating.
Please do get in touch to enquire about availability and rates.