Isaac

First lesson/consultation is half price.
Beginners Pack: after your consultation, pay for a block of three subsequent full priced lessons and receive a 4th for free.
Recommed me to a friend/family member - if they purchase the beginners pack after a consultation, you both get an additional free lesson (total of two for them

Isaac is an award-winning clarinettist, teacher and arranger currently living in Chiswick, London. He is currently a Master’s student at the Royal College of Music (RCM) as an HR Taylor Trust Scholar. In 2021, he graduated first class as a Bachelor of Music from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD). He is originally from a small village in Northamptonshire.

Despite still being a student himself, Isaac has a wealth of experience in education across all stages and ages. He has been teaching privately for almost half a decade, alongside working with RCM & RWCMD Juniors departments, and RCM Sparks programmes as workshop support staff. He has also worked at Loughton Music Academy Trust and World Heart Beat Music Academy and is an ongoing self-employed tutor at BSharp Studios, Marie de Bry Arts Academy, Forte Lessons, Lycaeum Tutors, and London Music Tutors. He is also on the roster of the RCM Teaching Service. He has also conducted outreach work with London Mozart Players, Neville Holt Opera, Royal Scottish National Orchestra. With his Wind Quintet, Isaac is currently on the Wigmore Hall Chamber Tots Training and Development Scheme, a unique opportunity for musicians to develop their skills and experience as supporting musicians in early-year practice.

Isaac approaches teaching with a young, fresh mindset with a heavy focus on a strong musical foundation, problem-solving, practice “hacking”, determination and, above all, enjoyment. He has been commended for his relatability and calm, patient but efficient manner. He believes that the perfect teacher enables the pupil to become their own teacher! Being able to have clear direction and goals is of paramount importance. Also, having the capacity to ask “why is this working/not working?” and having ideas on how to fix them is the fastest way to progress.

After studying performance psychology alongside his clarinet studies at RCM and during his exchange in Finland, Isaac is deeply passionate about how the mind affects the way we play and practice. He draws the majority of his pedagogy from

Also an active freelancer, Isaac has performed most recently with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, London Mozart Players, Grange Park Opera, London Firebird Orchestra, English Symphony Orchestra and UK Tours of Love Actually and Home Alone! in Concert. Being an active professional musician means Isaac is constantly trying to become a better player by enhancing his skills; this then bolsters his teaching ability as his fixes are often transferable to his pupils.

Isaac’s rates factor in all the financial obligations of being self-employed, such as holiday pay, sick pay, pension contributions, familial leave, additional travel, increased preparation time or greater responsibility. Current inflation rates, including global food prices and transport costs, are also a continual factor in the fee. They also follow the recommended teaching rates for this location put forward by the Musician`s Union, of which Isaac is a member. This is to avoid undercutting other tutors, whilst still wishing to provide affordable lessons.

Lessons can be 30, 45 or 60 minutes: 30 minutes is ideal for young beginners, 45 for adult beginners and older pupils. 60 minutes for advanced players or those who wish to learn Music Theory in tandem.

Do get in touch with Isaac to organise a lesson in Chiswick or the surrounding areas (within reason and subject to travel costs included), or to request more info, DBS, CV or Teaching Agreement Form.

Availability: Whenever that can be mutually agreed

Willing to travel: 3 miles

Experience: My Experience

Education
- Royal College of Music, London - Masters of Performance (Scholar)
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama - Bachelor of Music (First Class Honours)
- The Sibelius Academy, Helsinki - Erasmus Exchange
- Northampton School for Boys, A-Levels in Maths (A), Physics (A) and Music (A)

Certifications
- Enhanced DBS with Child and Adult Barring (Update List)
- ABRSM Clarinet Grades 1-8, Distincion
- Rockschool Guitar Grades 1-8, Pass
- A* in GCSE Music, A’s in A-Level and Advanced Subsidiary Music
- Member of the RCM Teaching Service

Recent Outreach Work
- Wigmore Hall Chamber Tots Early Years Training and Development Scheme (2022-23)
- Royal Scottish National Orchestra - Young Creatives Side-by-sides - Guest Principal (2022)
- London Mozart Players - Create Yarmouth Children`s Side-by-sides, LMP by the Sea Children’s Concerts - Guest Principal and Bass Clarinet (2021-22)
- Neville Holt Opera - A Night at the Opera Outreach Tour - Solo Clarinet (2022)
- RCM Sparks Workshop Co-Leader and Support Staff (2022)
- Intro to Opera Children’s Concert Series, Tŷ;;; Cerdd - Clarinet and Bass Clarinet (2021)
- Clarinet, Bass Clarinet and Saxophone Intro Workshops in London and Cardiff (2019-2022)
- RWCMD Juniors Department - Volunteer Clarinet and Ensemble Tutor (2018-2019)

Awards and Scholarships
- Countess of Munster Trust Neil Black Award (2022-23)
- Performance in the presence of THR The of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall (2022)
- Scholar of the HR Taylor Charitable Trust and Charlotte Fraser Foundation (2021-23)
- Bursaries from Sir Thomas White Foundation, Dorothy Johnson Trust (2021-2023)
- RWCMD 2021 Concerto Competition - Winner, Performance in St David`s Hall, Cardiff
- RWCMD 2021 Woodwind Plus Chamber Music Competition - 1st Prize
- Clarinet & Saxophone Society of Great Britain 2021 Clarinet Competition - 3rd Prize

Clarinettist Isaac made his solo debut at St. David’s Hall, Cardiff performing Mozart’s Concerto For Basset Clarinet, after winning the 2021 Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Concerto Competition. He is currently furthering his studies at the Royal College of Music, London, where he is the recipient of scholarships from the HR Taylor Charitable Trust and Charlotte Fraser Foundation. Isaac is the 2022 recipient of the Countess of Munster Trust Neil Black Award - the first clarinettist to receive it. Recent professional engagements include broadcasts and recording sessions with BBC Concert Orchestra and London Mozart Players, and performances at Grange Park Opera, Neville Holt Opera and at the Hellensmusic Festival.

DBS Check: Yes

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