Sam

A highly qualified and dedicated singing, piano, percussion, music theory and music technology tutor. Educated to Masters degree level in music and with a successful track record of putting students through grade exams. Experienced in teaching children and adults, beginners and improvers and using various teaching methods to cater to the student`s needs whether playing from notation or by ear.
A seasoned performer with performances at Ronnie Scotts and the BBC Club under her belt she has a wealth of experience that are passed on to students.

QUALIFICATIONS
MA Music, Goldsmiths College, University of London
BA Hons Music, Anglia Ruskin, Cambridge

PIANO/KEYBOARD
Qualified to Grade 7 piano
Styles: classical, jazz, blues and pop
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Teaching levels: Beginners to Intermediate

SINGING
Qualified to Grade 7 singing
Styles: Classical, jazz, blues and pop
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Teaching levels: Beginners to Intermediate

PERCUSSION
Tombak (Iranian hand drum) - studied under top Iranian percussionist who trained at the National Music School
Darbuka - Arabic - beginners
Tamborim (Brazilian) - beginners
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Teaching levels: Beginners

MUSIC THEORY
Qualified to Masters Degree
Styles: Classical and Jazz theory
Teaching levels: Beginners to Advanced

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
Experience: 17 years professional experience as a sound engineer, including 10 years at the BBC
Software tuition: Logic Pro X, Adobe Audition, Audacity
Teaching levels: Beginners to Advanced

MUSICIANSHIP
Teaching levels: Beginners to Intermediate

All tuition is offered in English and/or Persian (Farsi)

I give discounts if you block book lessons.
Prices quoted are for teaching at my house. If you would like me to travel and teach at your house please email for a quote.

DBS cleared (Police check to work with children) and child safety course completed. Posesses Public Liability Insurance

Availability: Monday 5.30pm - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4.30pm and 6- 8pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm and 6.30pm - 8pm
Friday 9am -8pm
Saturday - 11am - 12.30pm

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: Teacher - Instrumental - Piano Tutor
North London Music Centre
Nov 2017 - until now
• Providing one-to-one piano tuition to adults and children
• Teaching styles: Classical and Jazz
• Preparing students for ABRSM exams in jazz and classical piano
• Creating and providing backing tracks for student practice
• Lesson planning and providing feedback to parents

Teacher - Instrumental
Self-employed
Sep 2012 - until now
• Providing one-to-one piano/keyboard, singing and tombak (Iranian hand drum) tuition to adults and children
• Teaching by ear and from notation
• Teaching styles: Classical, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Iranian and Arabic
• Creating and providing sight-reading exercises to suit individual students
• Creating and providing backing tracks for student practice
• Lesson planning and providing feedback to parents
• Teaching music theory on a one-to-one basis

Teacher - Instrumental
Haringey Music Service and Basement Music, Islington
Sep 1999 - July 2000
• Provided one-to-one piano tuition in schools in Haringey and at Haringey Music Centre to students from 5-18 years old.
• Taught singing to 11-18 year old students in small groups and individually in schools across Haringey and at Haringey Music Centre
• Led music workshops for Basement Music to students aged 11-16 years of age
• Provided school reports and prepared students for exams

Teacher - Instrumental
Self-employed
July 1995 - Sep 1997
• Provided one-to-one piano and singing tuition to adults and children