
ADRIAN
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- Hourly rate £30
- Response Time 1h
- Number of students 4
1st lesson free!
ADRIAN GIBSON - Geneva Trumpet artist - Worldclass musician and teacher available for online brass and drum lessons
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- Wolverhampton
- By webcam
About the lesson
I have a passion for education and music and bring it into my lessons. I have over 25 years experience as a teacher and tutor and many pupils have passed exams, gained places in music colleges and the music profession.
- Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach music ranging from complete novice through to music college level. I can supplement your existing tuition at school etc. I teach both classical and jazz lessons and can teach across the complete range of brass instruments. I specialise in teaching improvisation and in the process of finishing a book on it. I offer SKYPE lessons worlwide.
- Tell me about your qualifications.
I have a P.G.C.E secondary music (U.C.E.) and a degree in Jazz, Pop and Contemporary Music (Hons) from Leeds College of Music
- How much do you charge?
Feel free to contact me. Lesson price shown as per HOUR but 30 min lessons also offered. Discounts for block bookings
- Where do you teach
All lessons are ONLINE to ANYWHERE in the world!!
- When are you available?
Mainly nights and sometimes in the daytime
- Which ages and levels do you teach?
From 7 year olds upwards, from novice to expert
- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
Music exams
G.C.S.E and A level music
Auditions
Final Recitals
- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
I have a webcam and can deliver SKYPE lessons as and when you decide in the comfort of your own home.
- Do you have a personal message for students?
Enjoy yourselves. Education is FUN FUN FUN!! Put the most possible effort into learning no matter what the subject is. Rewards come from hard work and determination. Results always speak for themselves so always try and do the best you can.
subjects
- Music
languages
- English
levels
- All Levels
About ADRIAN
- What kind of experience do you have?
I have recently started my own music tuition company Music 2 Your Ears and work in the West Midlands area. I have over 25 years experience teaching all brass instruments and also teach drums to Grade 5 level.
I have worked for various music authorities as a peripatetic brass tutor and drum tutor. In the past have taught at Wolverhampton University and Leeds College of Music and also have 2 years experience as a classroom music teacher and many years experience as a world class professional musician.
- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?
Yes it is current as of Sept 2019
- Where and with whom did you train?
I started lessons with Frank Waddington in Lancashire before moving onto Ian Hamilton (ex greandier guards), Roy Curran (ex C.B.S.O.)and then at Leeds College of music I was taught by Fred Kelly (ex Northern Radio Big Band) and Bob Taylor (ex Drifters). Since graduating I have had some lessons from Bobby Shew (USA) an internationally respected trumpet player.
- Do you belong to any professional organisations?
NASUWT
GTC
ISM
- Tell me about some of your current students.
My pupils range in age from 8-65 with most being school pupils and some adults. One of my ex-pupils is currently earning a living in London as a professional musician, playing with the likes of Gloria Gaynor, Lily Allen and more recently Noel Gallagher. In exams from last term all my pupils passed with either merits or distinctions. Some pupils have gone on to university and music colleges around the country.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Adrian is an enthusiastic drum teacher. His lessons are individually tailored to the needs and requirements of his students. Adrian has plenty of teaching and preforming experience. His lessons are fun and engaging and he is a patient and diligent teacher.
Adrian is an excellent tutor he motivates my daughters with his positive encouraging attitude.
I would highly recommend him. My girls have already completely up to grade 3.Adrian is a fun, firm tutor. He has a great subject knowledge and inspires my gramdson and motivates him to play his drums. He has a great sense of humour and I have no hesitation in recommending him! Its great that he offers the flexibility of teaching in our home!!! Mrs. AHMAD Wolverhampton
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Rates
packages
- 5h: £130
- 10h: £250
webcam
- £30/h
free lessons
- 1hr