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Highly skilled professional musician, string player (violin/viola); fulltime member of the Orchestra of Scottish Opera; Church organist, choir master, accompanist. Expert teacher, and skilled arranger. Conductor of ensembles, organiser of concerts.
With an enthusiastic and creative character, I specialise in inspiring musical interest from the very beginning. I strive for maximum performance from pupils and have a strong track record in all aspects of musical education. My holistic approach to the subject achieves the highest results under the Royal Schools of Music Exam Board [ABRSM] whilst also keeping the subject light and fun. I have a natural flair for educating and also teach horse-riding to children in my spare time.
Some benefits of your son/daughter learning to play an instrument:
· Engaging left and right brain function
· Developing motor-neuron skills and coordination
· Enhancing communication skills through reading, writing and performing music
· Aural skills will help to develop rhythm and timing
Academy students can learn purely for pleasure and educational enhancement, but if they would like to take graded exams which carry UKCC and UCAS points, they can do this through JQ Music Academy. I have a 100% pass rate at examination in both Performance and The Theory of Music - 95% of students attain the higher grades. Online tuition is available.
There will be regular progress reports, sticker rewards each week and medals each term for the most hard-working students. Success is measured on effort, not ability to ensure fairness across the board. Students will have the the opportunity to play at bi-annual concerts at a local venue with my other academy students. You will be able to communicate with me directly regarding you/your child’s progress and we can discuss opportunities for performances and examinations.
Letter of recommendation from
Prof Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph
Honorary Research Professor, Composer - academic.
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg: Wits School of Arts
Music Division: Jeanne.zaidel-rudolph@wits.ac.za jzrudolph@telkomsa.net
Pvt. Bag 3, Wits 2050, South Africa: Tel + 27 11 7174665 - cell: 083 6752837
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
1 March 2020
I have known Rexleigh B. for many years and have been familiar with her work in my capacity as professor of composition and theory. I have experienced this very competent musician as composer, pianist, conductor and teacher. When she became a doctoral student of mine I became closely acquainted with her creative side and her vast musical talent.
Rexleigh’s versatility across many areas of music is quite unique. She is at home as composer, arranger, pianist, violinist and teacher, having lectured (at times for me) in composition techniques, orchestration, score analysis, aural training, piano and violin.
I have seldom come across someone with as sharp a musical ear as Rexleigh – she is a real musician in the deepest sense of the word. It is very rare indeed to find a musician who embodies so many areas of specialisation and is so accomplished in all of them. She is very fine pianist who performs as a soloist but more frequently as an accompanist.
Rexleigh’s first love is in the field of creative work, as it is a vehicle to express her imagination and to optimise her technical and musical prowess. She has produced successful ensemble results with beginner violinists and school choirs, conducting tertiary student avant-garde compositions with professional musicians, and as a musical director/conductor of full scale stage musicals, such as Crazy For You, at the State Theatre.
Rexleigh’s area of expertise lies in both the composition field as well as in her written research and she enjoys creating her own libretti in an interdisciplinary manner; her imagination extends into the staging, décor and theatrical realms of theatrical production. In her original work one finds a broad range of aesthetics and musical styles, which reflect her penchant for eclectic and intercultural modalities within the South African environment. She is equally at home in the Western art music realm as she is with light music and more popular songs. She welcomes diverse elements and influences in her work.
To this candidate’s credit, she wrote the entire script and lyrics for her large-scale Stage Musical, The Rainbow’s Child as well as all the stage directions and of course the music. She scored this work for various large ensemble and vocal combinations as an educational journey for her pupils at the National Arts School. Her large-scale work, Requiem for the Living has been a valuable addition to the repertoire of South African contemporary music.
Several years ago we called on Rexleigh to step in to our new Foundation courses at Wits Music Dept in group keyboard teaching and well as group vocal training in a brand new “zero entry level”
course. This was something of an experiment but in Rexleigh’s capable and skilled hands the course
was a resounding success. Her course structure, knowledge of teaching methodologies and brilliance
as an educator resulted in a group of ‘beginners’ and previously disadvantaged students becoming
well equipped in just a year to join the mainstream undergraduate BMus degree class.
I have seen Rexleigh in action with all levels of students – she has taught a 4th year B.Mus class for
me at Wits in analysis and orchestration which proved to be very stimulating and valuable as well as
the 3rd year conducting course. She is optimistic and strongly communicative, while respecting the
efforts of fledgling creators, and encourages her students at all levels to excel and enjoy their
creative activities. Her natural leadership capacity manifests in her ability to inspire and support,
guiding and challenging where needed, in order for her students to reach their full potentials.
It was a pleasure to supervise Rexleigh during her doctoral studies as she is creative and innovative
and produced work of a high standard. She was awarded her DMus in April 2010 with an extremely
good portfolio of Compositions as well as a body of research related to her ongoing interest in
semiotics and symbology. University of Pretoria added Academic Honorary Colours to the list of her
achievements.
On 27 August 2016 I attended the Gala performance of her work Requiem for the Living at the
Linder Auditorium. This was a superb production on all levels, and the cleverly constructed and
powerful music reinforced the dramatic and literary content. A triumph for Rexleigh as a complex
multidisciplinary stage presentation, for which she was also the Artistic Director and Producer.
In recent years Rexleigh has exercised her improvisational capacities, working with an international
cellist called Francois Ha!Man. Their unprepared, live, and musically free, energising improvisations
can be experienced on Youtube, for example : https://youtu.be/ng_eNhs1og4
Recently her composition HOOHA, A Mini-Suite for Clarinet in B flat and piano, won its category
at the International Clarinet Festival and Competition at the University of the Free State. The
Belgian adjudicator has introduced this work to IMF, a French publisher. Her opera, Lost in a
Bluebell Wood is due to receive its premiere in 2021 at the Free State Arts Festival. In addition,
Rexleigh steers several entrepreneurial and humanitarian initiatives including ecological fantasy
games and an online art competition derived from The Rainbow’s Child, via her Public Benefit
Organisation, RFTL, which has taken its name from her composition, Requiem for the Living.
I can without hesitation recommend Rexleigh B. to you as a Director of Music, Head of Music
and/or Head of Performing Arts.
.
Professor Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph
Prof Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph
Honorary Research Professor: Composer - lecturer,
Professor Emeritus
Wits School of Arts: Music Division
Jeanne.zaidel-rudolph@wits.ac.za
jzrudolph@telkomsa.net
Cell: 083 6752837 – 011 7174665
Working for the Hong Kong Children’s Strings for 18 years as the violin instructor.
1-1 lessons in Piano, Violin & Music Theory for children & adults. You can learn for fun or study for exams through ABRSM or Trinity College London. Your tutors are experienced, friendly and patient. Call today to find out more.
MUSIC THEORY & GCSE MUSIC
Patient & Friendly
Music Theory is an integral part to learning how to play a musical instrument. We incorporate this into your practical lessons.
Music Theory is taught up to grade 5.
GCSE Music is available to anyone who feels they need a little extra help to supplement their school studies. This is provided by a qualified music school teacher.
VIOLIN LESSONS
Committed to Quality
1-1 lessons available to adults & children. Study for fun or exams with ABRSM or Trinity College London.
Please call or email us for up to date availability as it can change.
***Violin Lessons Made Easy!*** My add hoc fees:
£20 -30mins £26 - 45mins.
I can teach you how to play the violin from beginners up to intermediate level playing with personalised 1:1 coaching online, you will also receive audio/visual recordings to help with your practice! I aim to inspire and instil confidence in all of my students and to promote a positive and focussed learning experience in all my lessons :)
I have been playing Violin for 20 years and I have played in various bands of different genres such as Folk/Rock, Klezmer, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical styles. My style of playing and teaching is eclectic and encompasses various styles taught and influenced by classical teachers, tutors at Leeds Music College and fellow band members and music sessions growing up.
I love collaborating with other musicians from different backgrounds and enjoy performing to audiences where I have performed with a dancer and story-teller producing classical and improvised work in schools, libraries, art galleries and festivals.
As well as performance work, I have taught violin for 9 years teaching adults and children of all ages, preparing them for both exam syllabuses ABRSM and Trinity College London exams and gaining good results 100% pass rate! I predominantly teach online now which I believe allows me to offer more learning support to students via audio recordings, bite size help with practice. My students love this and it really helps them keep on track.
I can provide students with the opportunity to learn popular and folk pieces of music too should they wish. I encourage all students to develop their 'musical ear' and to build up knowledge and confidence. I can also train students to improvise depending on their individual interests and where appropriate I can offer accompaniment on my guitar.
As well as teaching ABRSM classical syllabus, I am also taking on students that want to achieve a grade through the new Trinity Digital Classical Grade exams. This exam allows students to upload their video performances and submit their recordings directly to Trinity remotely, providing students full control than seen in other types of face to face exams.
Trinity offers students flexibility and the opportunity to play along with backing tracks from grade 1 up to grade 8 and submit once they are ready. I can offer support and recordings to prepare all students through this process. If you require more information please do send me a message :)
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I have had my violin teaching business for over eight years. I work with both children and adults alike teaching online & face to face, from beginners up to grade 8 with the ABRSM. All my students enjoy learning with me in a friendly and happy environment.
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Music and Violin lessons in Glasgow, UK.
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Tutor Profile
I am a professional violinist and a Candidate for a PhD in Music at the University of Cambridge, with over 8 years of teaching experience. As a Supervisor in the Faculty of Music, I teach undergraduate music students at Cambridge. I also offer private tuition in Music, Music Theory, Philosophy, History, Essay and Dissertation Skills, English Literature, Classical Civilisation and Violin Performance.
From the age of 17, I have taught violin and viola to a variety of students, ranging from children and adults beginning their studies, to more advanced performers looking to improve their technical facility and performance skills.
Alongside my MPhil studies at Cambridge, in which I specialised in the cultural history and musical aesthetics of Germany and France in the Long Nineteenth Century, I began working as a freelance academic tutor, and taught Music, History, Philosophy, English Literature, Dissertation Skills, and Classics to A-Level Students. I have since developed two years’ experience, in which I have taught over 150 hours of educational content with a diversity of tutoring organisations and online education platforms. I also have experience teaching in a classroom setting. I worked as an Assistant Music Teacher at a Sixth Form College, which involved teaching Music A-Level students. I have also worked with academic summer schools in Oxford to prepare Oxbridge hopefuls for their entrance examinations.
My academic expertise is strongest in the fields of the history of philosophy, the philosophy of music, and nineteenth-century music history. I am comfortable teaching both Violin and Viola, as well as Music, History, Philosophy and Writing Skills to final-year undergraduates. I also teach Classics and English Literature to a first-year undergraduate level, and I have intermediate reading skills in French.
Additional Professional Credentials – Violinist and Recording Musician
– I have an extensive portfolio of performing credits on documentary films. Recent highlights include the BAFTA-nominated score for the BBC docuseries on Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein 'House of Maxwell' (BBC2, 2022), and 'Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In' (Netflix) (Passion Pictures / Universal Pictures) (2021).
Approach to Teaching
– I favour a structured approach to teaching. I devise lesson plans in advance of every lesson, catered to the student's specific needs. I also inform the design of my classes through a constructive dialogue with my students. This enables me to structure my lessons within a curriculum that meets my students' specific educational needs, and serves to enable my students to achieve tangible improvements in their academic performance and musical ability.
Academic Tuition
– My academic lessons tend to be structured around specific sections of the syllabus, or particular topics that students require help with.
– I employ a seminar style format, in which I flesh out ideas with the aid of quotations, other audio-visual resources, and analytical commentary which my students can use to develop essays, essay plans, revision tools, and exam revision packs.
– I use Powerpoint to provide students with a variety of resources and visual stimuli.
– I structure my lesson plans with a view to providing short points of rest or temporary closure, in which students are able to ask questions about the content. I am also happy for students to interrupt the flow of the lesson if a burning question arises.
Musical Performance
– Violin lessons tend to be carefully planned to focus on specific technical aspects of performance. To train musicality, I often teach this through the use of Kreutzer and Fiorillo etudes, Dont studies, and also pieces of repertoire catered to the student's musical interests and technical requirements.
– I am open to considering student repertoire suggestions if they are particularly passionate about a certain piece.
Lesson Structure
– Academic lessons tend to be 45–60 minutes in length, but I can adapt my teaching schedule to provide students with additional support if needed.
– Typically violin lessons range in length from 30 minutes to an hour, but I am flexible: I am more than happy to devise a lesson structure that caters for a student's requirements.
Curriculum
Areas of Historical Expertise
1. Europe in The Long Nineteenth Century
– The Music, Politics and Culture of France and Germany in The Long Nineteenth Century (1776–1914)
2. Medieval and Early Modern History
– The Political, Economic and Military History of Anglo-Saxon England 827–1066
– The Norman Conquest and The Plantagenets 1066–1216
– Tudor History (1509–1603), The Stuarts (1603–1649), The English Civil War (1642–1649), The Commonwealth (1649–1659), and The Restoration of Charles II (1660–1685)
– The Crusades (1095–1204)
3. Ancient History and Classical History
A. Roman History
– Republican Rome from the First Punic War to Caesar's Crossing of the Rubicon 264 BC – 49 BC
– Caesar's Civil War, The Second Triumvirate, and The Second Roman Civil War 49 BC – 29 BC
B. Ancient Greece and Classical Philosophy
- The Homeric World
- The Persian Wars 499–449 BC
– The Peloponnesian War 431–404 BC
– Herodotus
- Thucydides
– Pre-Socratic Philosophy (Thales, Heraclitus, Parmenides, and so on)
– Plato
– Aristotle
– Ancient Greek Stoicism
– Epicureanism
– Scepticism
– Democritus and the Classical Metaphysics of Atomism
– Ethics, Metaphysics, Epistemology and Ontology in Ancient and Classical Greece
– Sophocles and Classical Tragedy
4. Methods of Historical Research
– Methods of Primary Source Analysis
– Secondary Source Analysis
– Techniques and Strategies of Exegesis
– Techniques of Cultural History
– Ethnography
– Sociological and Anthropological Methods
– Qualitative and Quantitative Research
– Score Studies and Techniques of Music Historiography
– Numismatics
– Military Strategy and War Studies
– Literary History
5. Philosophies of History and Historiography
– Positivism
– The New Historicism
– The New Materialism
– Marxist Historiography
– Actor Network Theory
– The History of Technology
– Critical Theory
– Philosophies of History
6. Literary Theory and Philosophy
– Psychoanalytic Exegesis
– Marxist and Post-Marxist Approaches
– Critical Theory
– The Frankfurt School
– Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche.
– Vitalism
– Romanticism
– Wittgenstein
– Robert Brandom and Norm Theory
1-1 teaching in Piano, Violin, Saxophone and Trumpet in Cardiff as well as maths tutoring. I would be happy to teach multiple instruments to the same person at a reduced price for the second. I am just beginning my intrumental teaching, but I am experienced in all my instruments and I have academically tutored previously (maths) so have experience in teaching children. I have grade 8 qualifications in all 4 instruments and study piano at Cardiff University School of Music. I have an A* mathematics A-level and completed two years of mathematics at Cardiff University before I decided to pursue music further instead. Online tutoring only applies to mathematics. In-person ideally the student would come to my house, however I would be willing to come to the student's house if the location is suitable - this can be discussed over message if interested. Price shown is per hour but lessons are avaiable from 30 minutes to 90 minutes.
Conservative trained violin and viola teacher, particularly with beginners. I teach in central, North and South Oxford but can travel within the Oxfordshire area. I'm also qualified to teach English as a second language.
I have recently completed a BA in Music at the University of Lincoln and am now studying for a Master's degree in Musicology at the University of Edinburgh. I have played the violin for 15 years and am open to students of any age/ability.
Main instrument is violin but can also teach ukulele. I'm happy to help prepare for any GCSE or A Level exams in terms of theory and history. I can also help with performance anxiety and techniques.
Lessons will be fully tailored to the student's needs both topically and academically. The first session will be to discuss and organise this. I am also happy to work with you to make specific accommodations where needed.
Violin, Music, General Music, Music Performance, Music History, Ukulele, Music Theory lessons online. ABRSM, Trinity Guildhall, Edexcel, AQA, WJEC, OCR + more, just ask!
Experienced head of Performing Arts specialising in music. Can teach both violin and piano to a high standard. Beginners very welcome from all ages. I teach from home. I have a set up with 2 pianos to allow for duet style teaching on the piano. I play my violin in groups that have regular private bookings - these are The Strung Out Sisters and 3 of Clubs. I am an experienced musician and also love private teaching.
I have been playing the violin since I was 3 years old. Through my career I have been lucky enough to study with fantastic teachers all over the world. Teaching violin and passing on knowledge is a huge passion of mine. I work with any age and any ability to tackle any goals they want to achieve.
My main focus is on developing a great technique with amazing foundations and a sincere, interesting approach to musicality. Lessons are always fun even if the task at hand of learning the violin is different. I tailor my approach to each individual student, so that we can get the most out of their potential.
Here is my current Biography -
British Violinist Sebastian W. completed his MA studies at Liszt Academy Budapest with Banda Adam. He completed his undergraduate and postgraduate certificate studies in Royal Birmingham Conservatoire with Susanne Stanzeleit. During his time at the conservatoire he won the string prize, Herbert lumby sonata prize, Sheila and Corina hodge memorial prize for violin and piano duo and the Meher Rohi Gazder scholarship from promising violinists. He studied first in Budapest on the Weingarten scholarship and during this time won the first prize Violin and Piano in Leo Weiner competition. In June 2022 he recorded a set of romantic violin works for Hungarian Bartok radio. Sebastian has played at many concert halls as recitalist, soloist and orchestral musician including Manchester bridgewater hall, sage Gateshead, Budapest music centre, zeneakademia nagyterem, birmingham symphony hall, st Mary’s Perivale and Obudai tarsaskor to name a few. He as appeared many times as a concerto soloist most recently performing Glazunov concerto in Leicester with Charnwood Orchestra. He has studied masterclasses with Gyorgy Pauk, Henning Kraggerud, Esther Yoo, Bin Huang, Dmitri Sitkovetsky, Jian Wang and many others. In chamber music over the years Sebastian has worked with Robin Ireland, Marta Gulyas, Magnus Johnstone, Alasdair Beatson and Alexander Baillie. Sebastian has of recent also worked closely with Joszef Lendvay.
At www.*** MUSIC STUDIOS you can enjoy: Affordable quality GUITAR, www.*** , MANDOLIN, VIOLIN, Music Theory, Songwriting and Composition sessions in the music studios located in www.*** town centre. One to one tuition £8 for 25 mins, £11 for 40mins or £15 an hour. Novice to virtuoso, all ages and abilities welcome! NO boring exams, get playing, performing, writing, recording and enjoying your music. YOUTH singing and vocal workshops from £2:50 per person, per session. Regulars (5+ sessions) get FREE Instrument maintenance. Instruments provided for beginners. Now taking lesson bookings for 2019 To contact www.*** Music Studios txt/tel tel: *** or message page. www.*** MUSIC Studios inc the House Of Fun Music room Supporting our awesome local musicians since 1992. (More master classes in 2019 t. b. a)
Visiting violin teacher at Portsmouth University.
Visiting violin teacher at Canford School.
Violin tutor for the National Childrens Orchestra.
Adjudicator Rotary Young Musician.
I have invested my career in music and it is my passion to share my love of music while teaching others. I have been teaching music to a range of age demographics for the last 6 years, includes all ages from children, teens to adults.
I trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and gained a First Class Honours Degree in July 2021. I studied violin with Andre Swanepoel and viola with Dorothea Vogel. I also have Violin Grade 8 with Distinction.
I love working with children and young people, and have lots of patience and enthusiasm. I am friendly and have a cheerful disposition, and am organized and keen to make lessons fun.
I teach violin and viola for all ages from 6 years up, from beginner to Grade 8. I am keen to share my passion for music with others. Close attention is taken to good technique, but tuition will span a large variety of musical genres. I prepare students for ABRSM or Trinity violin examinations Grades 1 - 8, but some of my students just learn for pleasure.
I hold a current DBS certificate (Enhanced), and I also have Grade 8 piano.
I have graduated in Violin at the Conservatorio di Musica " www.*** da Palestrina" of Cagliari-Italy and in Viola at the Conservatorio di Musica "G. Verdi" of Milan-Italy. My professional activity led me to work in several orchestras as performer, and in institutions as upper- string and chamber music teacher. I lived and worked in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and since 2012 I made London my home, where I developed further teaching experience within the British system. I have also founded "The Geminiani Project" ( www.*** ) of which I am the director and the leader of the Camerata Geminiani, ensemble that has been invited to perform in England, Italy, Germany, France, Portugal, Denmark, and Sweden.
At the same time I have established my ensemble, I have also launched the Geminiani Youth Orchestra (formed by young musicians aged 6 to 17 years old) as I believe in the importance of giving an opportunity to young players to perform together, and the amateur ensemble Hampton Chamber Orchestra; we performed with both orchestras at various venues in London.
Regarding my teaching technique, I believe that each student is different and unique, so the first thing I try to do is to establish a connection, then I try to understand the major skills and major difficulties of the student in order to develop a personalised system; I pay much importance also to the emotional aspect the student is dealing with in order to build passion and love for music. I strongly believe that, once achieved a technical skill, the student must have the chance to play with the teacher and experiment the excitement of making music together.
I have experience in preparing students for auditions, competitions, or ABRSM/Trinity exams with excellent results; I love what I do and I love to see my pupils achieving high level results. Some of my students have been awarded at international competitions, some other former students are covering leading roles in international orchestras or in chamber ensembles.
You can learn at The Violin Academy in person or via video chat.
Due to Covid-19 a risk assessment has been undertaken. Hygiene and safety measures have been implemented to ensure the safety of my students and myself as the teacher. This document can be emailed to you on request.
I teach students of all ages and ability levels from ‘absolute beginners’ who may never have picked up a violin, students at ‘novice level’ of all ages who used to play, regret giving it up and are returning to the violin and I also coach and mentor ‘accomplished musicians’ who feel they would benefit from a professional working musician to improve their technical ability or performance technique.
There are so many things that your lessons can involve, from learning new pieces of music, to technical exercises, flowing scales and arpeggios, and playing beautiful duets.
Many of my students just want to play violin for the pure joy or challenge it brings to their life. Others are taking GCSE in music or want to achieve exam gradings from a registered teacher of The Associate Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM). For those who want to broaden their qualifications even further I also take 14-24 year olds through the skills section of the Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze, Silver or Gold).
I have a number of younger students who are on the autistic spectrum and Asperger Syndrome, each with a different and unique personality. Building close relationships with all my students key to getting the best out of them and I have wide experience in making every session fun and enjoyable. My teaching methods are adapted to each student, being sensitive to their needs. Every parent and teacher has noticed marked and continuous improvement in cognitive ability and personality.
Miss Alexandra P.
Director of The Violin Academy
Violin and Music Theory teacher in Birmingham, UK.
Please send any inquiries through on WhatsApp or text using my phone number as I am unable to reply on here.
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Online and one-to-one violin teacher tuition/lessons.
I am a professional violinist specialised in teaching violin with students of all ages. I have the following achievements:
A gold medal from the Conservatory of
Bordeaux
Degree in violin from the Conservatory of
Paris
Music Degree from the University of Paris-
Sorbonne
Master of Arts in interpretation from the
Geneva Music Conservatory.
I will adapt to your musical taste by combining technical skills and musicality and can teach all styles from classical, Russian, Latin American, Irish and Gypsy music.
I can do the lessons in English or French.
I am DBS checked.
Rates;
One-to-one:
£40/h
£35/45 min
Online lesson;
£35/h
£30/45 min
Lessons are given in my flat between stepney green and mile end station.
* Please note that any lesson cancelled on the day will be charged as it's a too short notice for me to replace it with another student.
Hi! I'm Iona. I am an experienced tutor with 15+ years of hands-on professional and academic music experience. The bespoke and personalised music classes that I offer can benefit students of all levels and ages, whatever your goals and ambitions are.
Key Tutor Highlights:
* Female Music Tutor
* One of only a handful of Folk Violin Music Tutors in London
* One of only 1% of Professional Female Music Producers Globally
* Trinity and ABRSM exam coaching
* 1st Class Honours BA in Music from Goldsmiths, UoL
* Grade 8 Scottish Folk Violin, Grade 7 Classical violin
* 200+ hours of teaching to all ages and abilities both online and in-person * Great exam results from students * Clear DBS check
I like to work with my students depending on their individual interests, pushing for the best sound and creations in each area with bespoke lesson plans and approaches. I like to employ plenty of discussion and interesting practical challenges that push the boundaries of what they already know to gain new knowledge that will last a lifetime. I’ll work with you to provide flexible in-person and/or online one-to-one music lessons to bring you to the level that you want to reach.
VIOLIN LESSONS: My violin lessons are for anyone, no matter how young or old, who wants to learn to play the violin within the context of folk, pop and/or rock. For beginners, we will look at the basics of classical violin technique to ensure safety whilst playing, as well as how to read music and basic music theory. We will look at folk, pop, and rock repertoire, and begin to look at the techniques that can be used to make these genres come alive on the violin. Standard violin, electric violin, and 8ve violin can all be explored, as well as how effects pedals such as loops, reverbs, delays and distortion and more can be used to modify the sound of your playing into something truly unique and expressive. For more advanced students all of the above can be explored, as well as a more personalized look at performance technique, pushing the boundaries of artistry, violin composition, and advanced violin technique. Sessions will be presented in a supportive way through the exploration of repertoire, practical tasks, practice plans, and constructive discussion. I am trained to grade 8 level in Scottish folk violin, grade 7 in classical violin, grade 5 in music theory, and level 3 in pop/rock performance. I have been gigging and recording in folk and popular genres for over 10 years, developing a strong sense of musicality, technique, and performance. I have worked with major artists including Myrkur (black metal band), Ehsan Imani (metal guitarist), Hogwash (ceilidh band), and also host a folk night. MUSIC PRODUCTION LESSONS: At its simplest, music production is the careful creative process of capturing and showcasing the raw recordings of a track, arranging them in the sonic sphere in such a way that a listener can truly connect with the artist's intention. More complexly, it can build an intriguing world of sound around the core songwriting elements through synthesis and sound design, extra recorded or MIDI instruments, field sounds, and piles of SFX and plugins such as reverbs, delays, pitch shifts, EQ's, compressors, distortions, and more, surrounding the listener with energetic aural intricacies. I teach all of this and more to my music production students, beginning with the basics of how to use music production software and how to put sounds together, leading through to how to lead and create successful fully produced and mixed music www.*** am a professional music producer working on regular commissions for the likes of BBC Radio 4, Bill Dare (of Spitting Image/Dead Ringers), Ehsan Imani (metal guitarist) and more. COMPOSITION/SONGWRITING/FILM SCORING LESSONS: My lessons are for anyone who wants to learn the art of songwriting or of composition. For songwriting, we can look at everything from the basic components of a song and how they fit together, to the analysis of existing songs, understanding a wide range of literary devices and how they are used in lyric writing, song forms and structures, music theory, composing music for songs, idea generation, how to express yourself creatively, development of your own musical identity, and, of course, learning how to write great songs! For composition lessons, the focus will be on the analysis of existing works, understanding the components of a work, instrumentation, texture, timbre, tonality, harmony, tempo, rhythm and structure, and, similarly to songwriting, how to express yourself creatively and the development of your own musical identity. For film music lessons, the focus is inclusive of elements from both composition and songwriting but will also include the learning and use of film scoring technology (DAW's) and production techniques as well as the ins and outs of film scoring techniques which do differ from those in regular songwriting and composition. More advanced sessions in all of these areas can also include teaching in recording and production with access to music studios and professional recording facilities included, as well as, if wanted, industry guidance and support. Sessions will be presented in a supportive way through constructive discussion, practical tasks, worksheets, and writing sessions. I am a professional songwriter, composer, and film composer, completing regular commissions and constantly building on my research and knowledge into the field, including scoring 'Amputee Undefined' animation for Paralympic Sophie Kamlish, Royal Television Society award winning film 'Go For Alayna', and the launch of my own music artist project 'INCONNIA'.
REVIEWS:
"Exceptional and very patient teacher. I was a "mature student" who had never touched a violin before but was immediately put at ease with a tailored training programme that focused on the type of music I enjoy. Most recommended!!!"
"Iona was lovely and made me feel really comfortable as a complete beginner (at songwriting). She obviously really knows her stuff and is great at explaining and coaching. Would recommend her!"
"Iona is a passionate, dedicated and highly intelligent individual who has the ability to make what seems impossible, possible. Her (composition) lessons are fun and tailored perfectly to the needs of the student. If you want to learn music, then learn here!"
"Iona is a very patient and fantastic violin teacher! My 6 year old son loves her lessons and looks forward to them every week. He has learnt violin so quickly and I am grateful for all Iona’s help."
"My 12 year old daughter wanted to learn music production. Being Windows based we went down the Ableton live route (Industry standard). I had no idea about the software at all. We came across Iona whom was "local". Her in depth knowledge of Ableton and her strong music background have been a perfect fit for tuition. My daughter has a weekly 1 hour lesson via zoom and has progressed with basic setup to compiling beats and working towards songs. She has covered midi, instrument selection and use of microphone. Ableton is far more complex than I realised and having 1:1 with Iona I have seen great progress. My daughter looks forward to lessons and most importantly has fun with Iona making music!"
"My experience of learning music production with Iona has been overwhelmingly positive. She has excellent knowledge which she teaches in an accessible easy to understand way for a complete novice like myself. Also, she is a brilliant facilitative teacher, encouraging you to put things into practice. I was totally intimidated by the parameters of Ableton but now I’m beginning to get my head round it and have fun with it thanks to Iona."
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