Stuart - Duddingston - Music Theory

- Edinburgh
- at their home
- at your home

About the lesson

Awarded BMus with First class honours from Edinburgh Napier University, principal study composition, then MMus in Composition from Trinity Laban Conservatoire, London.
I have teaching experience of music theory, composition and arranging, and voice.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

Music
Music theory (ABRSM)
Music composition/ arranging
Vocal coaching

- Tell me about your qualifications.

Advanced Higher Music - A
BMus with First class honours
Just completed my MMus in Composition at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music, London.

- How much do you charge?

I charge £25 per hour for all subjects. Travel expenses (if applicable) would also be added to my fee.
I offer a half-price consultation lesson upon receiving requests.
If two or more children require tuition together, I would certainly be able to negotiate my fee.

- Where do you teach?

I offer tuition from home only.
I have a a large amount of space for teaching and a keyboard.

- When are you available?

I am free all most evenings especially at the weekend.
I am usually free more frequently during school holidays (I am staying in London over summer).

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

I prefer to teach children aged 11 and above but would be willing to teach younger children after consultation with parents.

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

GSCE
A level
Standard Grade
Higher
Can also help with undergraduate studies.
All levels of ABRSM Theory exam

subjects

Music Theory
Composition

languages

English

levels

All Levels

About Stuart

- What kind of experience do you have?

I have previously taught theory to my peers and also to mature students looking to sit ABRSM practical exams.
I have studied composition and theory/ harmony for 5 years now and find the topic fascinating!

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

As I do not currently hold a teaching post at a school I do not have a CRB certificate.

- Where and with whom did you train?

I trained in Edinburgh with the composer Kenneth Dempster.
During my time at Edinburgh Napier University I also studied with Dr. John Hails and Dr. Katrina Burton.
I have just completed my studies in composition with Dr. Paul Nelwand and Dr. Deirdre Gribbin in addition to studying voice with tenor, John Wakefield.

- Tell me about some of your current students.

I currently have one singing student and one composition/ theory student.

Rates

packages

5h: £125
10h: £250