Clinton - Sydenham - Composition

- London
- at their home
- at your home

About the lesson

I am a very experienced teacher of piano in the classical tradition. My style is friendly and lively, with a sense of humour. I am passionate about music and my lessons are focussed on excellence and discovery of character.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

Piano and theory.

- Tell me about your qualifications.

My qualifications stem from my extensive experience as a piano teacher (for some 20 years) as well as a working musician. I hold three degrees in music each of which have included requirements in piano pedagogy as part of the coursework.

- How much do you charge?

I charge £35 per lesson; I prefer these to last an hour. For very young children 45-minute lessons may be best (£30).

- Where do you teach?

I teach at my home near Crystal Palace Park in Sydenham. I regret I am unable to travel to students' homes.

- When are you available?

My teaching afternoons are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Lessons typically happen between 4 and 7pm, but there may be some flexibility. My teaching calendar generally conforms to term-times.

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

My youngest pupil was three years old, my oldest has been 65. I am probably at my best with children aged 6 to 16, but am prepared to take students outside this range. I am qualified to teach Suzuki piano (I was a Suzuki child myself also) and will teach a Westernised version of it alongside traditional note-reading if it suits a particular child (especially a young child).

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

I am happy to help students for grade exams or any school qualifications if they wish.

- Do you have a personal message for students?

I am enthusiastic about teaching, but my teaching time is limited. I am prepared to help curious beginners, amateurs who would like to become more accomplished as well as young people who feel they might pursue music as a career. Whatever your outlook, I would ask that you bring a sense of commitment and a love of music to our study together.

subjects

Composition

languages

English

levels

All Levels

About Clinton

- What kind of experience do you have?

Many concerts as a soloist and accompanist/chamber musician in some of the great venues in Europe and America; many awards including some international prizes; recordings for two record labels; premieres and choreography of my own works (I am in addition a composer, especially for ballet).

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

My last CRB check was in March 2012.

- Where and with whom did you train?

My principal teachers were the late Leonard Hokanson at Indiana University School of Music, and Malcolm Martineau at the Royal Academy of Music.

Rates

packages

5h: £175
10h: £350