Simone Claire - Woodside - Cello

- Croydon
- at their home
- at your home

About the lesson

My name is Simone Balzama and I have 18 years experience teaching music to children and adults. I am also a professional musician with commercial credits in performing, recording and composing.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

I teach academic and instrumental music.

- Tell me about your qualifications.

BMUS
PGCE in Music

- How much do you charge?

£30
50% towards a travel card if lesson is before 9.30 am
Group lessons I charge each student 15% less

- Where do you teach?

I am based in London. I teach both at home and at my commercial studio in Battersea ((concealed information)

- When are you available?

weekends
most school holidays by prior arrangement
2 days a week (flexible)

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

All
Early Years, KS2, KS3, GCSE, BTEC and A Level, Diploma & Degree
Adults with and without musical experience
Trainee Music Teachers and Qualified Music Educators
Professional Musicians

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

ABRSM Practical & Music Theory exams
GCSE,BTEC, A LEVEL, DIPLOMA, DEGREE MUSIC EXAMS

- Do you have a personal message for students?

I have always enjoyed teaching music to both children and adults
It is a universal language as there is so much to enjoy and explore.
Everyday I'm still learning something new.

subjects

Cello

languages

English

levels

All Levels

About Simone Claire

- What kind of experience do you have?

Studio manager and 'In house composer at a post-production and mastering studio in Battersea London ((concealed information)
Director of Swift Education a music inset company that specialises in training music educators ((concealed information)
I have been a Director and Head of Music in large inner and outer city London schools with lots of experience in exam work, concerts etc.
I have also taught SEN music to diverse range of students aged 6-19

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

I have an up-to date CRB.

- Where and with whom did you train?

I trained in London, Cardiff and Italy
I was taught cello by Sharon McKinley

- Do you belong to any professional organisations?

NAS/UWT
GTC

Rates

packages

5h: £150
10h: £300