I am a dedicated, enthusiastic and inspiring teacher. I have acquired a varied teaching experience from directing in-home private lessons for students of the ages of 3-75, to teaching at specialist schools and universities. My most recent position was Piano Instructor at New York University Steinhardt School where I taught private lessons to undergraduate music majors. Having taught students of varying ages and abilities, I am able to adapt my teaching style in consideration to specific students needs, learning processes and personal goals. I always encourage my students to attain their personal best whether it be for a career in the arts or simply to engage in music as a hobby.
I have a very clear teaching philosophy which has enabled my students to have numerous successes over the years and a 100% pass rate record in their ABRSM exams. Within my private lessons, my main priority is to enable the student to become an independent learner. I use the term ‘independent learner’ for specific methods I prioritise within my teaching. As an example, for beginner students, I provide them with the necessary tools and knowledge they need in order to start reading music immediately. This ability allows the student to have enjoyment in learning on their own outside of the lessons which better aids their development. Through the ability to read, along with an awareness of harmony and theory; the student is able to progress in the right way and avoid frustration further down the line.
It is important to have a balance between what ‘should’ be learned in any curriculum and what ‘should’ be learned to gain a rounded musical education. I have always prized myself on my ability to apportion my time accordingly to tick both boxes, which is something I consider to be key in maintaining interest and enjoyment alongside syllabus and technical progress.
As a performer, I give concerts regularly as a soloist and chamber musician. I have found this professional performing experience to be beneficial to my teaching, as I believe it is important for my students to have a first-hand reference point within the profession.
Qualifications:
Advanced Certificate in Piano Performance and Pedagogy - New York University
Master of Music in Performance - Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Bachelor of Music (Hons) - Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Teaching experience:
New York University - Piano instructor to undergraduate music majors
Dotted Notes Music School - Beginner to advanced students
Private Instructor - Beginner to advanced students
Samantha Clunies-Ross
EDUCATION
New York University, Steinhardt School, New York 2019
Advanced Certificate in Piano Performance and Pedagogy
Scholarship: Sascha Gorodnitzki Scholar
Professor: Eteri Andjaparadze, Barry Sneider
Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London 2018
Master of Music in Performance
Scholarship: Guildhall School Scholarship Award Scholar
Professor: Philip Jenkins
Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London 2017 Bachelor of Music Honours
Scholarship: Tyler’s and Brick Layers Guild Scholar
Professor: Philip Jenkins
Purcell School of Music, London 2013
Scholarship: Music and Dance Scheme Scholar
Professor: Valeria Szervanszky, Rustem Hayroudinoff, Andrew Ball
Chethams School of Music, Manchester 2007
Scholarship: Music and Dance Scheme Scholar
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
New York University, Steinhardt School, New York 2018-2019
Instructor, Piano Studies
Dotted Notes School of Music, London 2013-2018
Instructor, Piano Studies
Private Instructor, London 2012-2018
SELECT CONCERTS AND EVENTS
| SOLO UNLESS INDICATED |
Black Box Theatre, New York 2019
Black Box Theatre, New York 2018
Milton Court Concert Hall, London 2018
Milton Court Concert Hall, London 2018
St Mary’s Church Old Amersham, London 2018
Milton Court Concert Hall, London 2018
Milton Court Concert Hall, London 2018
Michael Hall, East Grinstead 2018
Silk Street Concert Hall, London 2017
Rudolf Steiner House, London 2017
Silk Street Concert Hall, London 2017
St Mary’s Church Old Amersham, London 2017
St James Church Piccadilly, London 2016
St Mary’s Church, Watford, London 2016
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Rickmansworth, London 2016
Watford Music Hall, Watford 2015
Shostakovich Piano Concerto No.2
Watford Symphony Orchestra
Silk Street Concert Hall, London 2015
Schumann Piano Concerto A minor
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Rickmansworth, London 2015
Constance Pilkington Concert Hall, London 2014
All Saints Church, London 2014
Mozart Piano Concerto No.20
Vanbrugh Ensemble
St Mary’s Church, Watford 2014
Silk Street Concert Hall, London 2013
Fazioli Concert Hall, Sacile, Italy 2013
Royal Festival Hall Reception Room, London 2013
Constance Pilkington Concert Hall, London 2013
St. George’s Chapel, Windsor 2012
Constance Pilkington Concert Hall, London 2012
Rudolf Steiner House, London 2012
Baronial Hall, Manchester 2012
Whitely Hall, Manchester 2012
MASTERCLASSES
Martin Roscoe
Paul Roberts
Peter Bithell
Steven Osbourne
Peter Nagy
Kathryn Stott
Dimitri Alexeev
Christopher Elton
OTHER SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Photography
Cooking
Travelling
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