Tom

Piano teacher with several years’ experience in schools and with private pupils of all ages.

I have worked with pupils aged 5 - 65 years and of all abilities from beginners to the more experienced.

My teaching is rooted in a classical method but I can draw on influences from elsewhere. I am an active jazz musician and find that it is fun to incorporate themes of harmony and improvisation into my teaching. I have experience in music production and in particular Ableton Live to produce, edit and master sound recordings.

Whilst my background is firmly connected to music, my training is in law. This too has had a close connection to music. I have worked with record labels, festivals and the Incorporated Society of Musicians.

I achieved grade 8 piano at fifteen. I followed this with successes in various music competitions and have performed at the Royal Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall.

Availability: Flexible timetable including weekdays, weekends and evenings. Please contact me to discuss further.

Willing to travel: 30 miles

Experience:

Hammersmith and Fulham Music Service (Sept 2007 – 2008)

• Classroom teaching of primary and secondary pupils
• Abilities from beginner upwards, 1 to 1 and in classes of various sizes
• After school tuition as well as Saturday music school at the Latymer Upper School

Leicester Music Service (Sept 2006 – Jul 2007)

• Classroom teaching of primary and secondary pupils
• Variety in school types including those for children with special educational needs and those with special measures programmes.
• Multiple school teaching schedule of approximately 7 schools per day

Private teaching (various and ongoing)

• Home tuition to pupils of all ages and ability
• 1 to 1 or small groups (for example siblings)
• My pupils have taken lessons for various reasons from learning a new skill, returning after a number of years, taking grades or just for fun