Caragh - Deptford - Violin

- London
- at their home
- at your home

About the lesson

If you want to learn Drum kit or Violin in a fun and interesting way I'm the teacher for you.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

Drum kit and Violin

- Tell me about your qualifications.

• M.Mus. in Popular Music at Goldsmiths, University of London
• Grade 8 Drum Kit: Distinction
• Grade 8 Violin: Distinction
• Grade 5 Music Theory

- How much do you charge?

I charge £15 for half an hour or £25 for an hour. I have to travel out of South East london I will charge slightly more depending on where i go.

- Where do you teach?

I can teach at my studio in Deptford, south-east London, or am happy to travel to students' houses in London.

- When are you available?

I have slots to fill throughout the week, so I'm sure we can sort something out!

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

I am comfortable teaching all ages and all levels

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

I prepare students for ABRSM, Trinity Guildhall and Rockschool.

- Do you have a personal message for students?

As a teacher I try to combine my classical training with my Popular Music training to make students lessons varied and interesting. I believe that theory is important and include teaching theory in a fun and manageable way so that students understand what they are learning and can become well rounded musicians. I will cater to whatever the student requires and I maintain that having a fun and relaxing time is the most important thing!

subjects

Violin

languages

English

levels

All Levels

About Caragh

- What kind of experience do you have?

I am a full time gigging and teaching musician. I teach for the Every Child a Musician scheme in schools in East London, and have been teaching privately for two years. I play in varied original projects including Buffalo Ink (XFM's John Kennedy's Xposure band in 2011) and for Rosie Lowe (Domino Records). I am also an experienced session musician, having worked with such artists as Mercury Prize-nominated Ghostpoet. I have taught percussion workshops in nursery and primary schools as well as workshops for adults with learning difficulties.

- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?

Yes

- Where and with whom did you train?

I studied at Goldsmiths, University of London, with Tom Skinner (Hello Skinny, Zero 7, Zed-U)

- Tell me about some of your current students.

I teach year 5, 6 and 7 children in groups of 4 for the Every child A musician scheme. I also teach younger students privately on a one to one basis, and I also teach adults more advanced drum technique. I am happy to teach all ages and abilities. My students have all got different goals that we work to together.

Rates

packages

5h: £125
10h: £250