Stefano

My name is Stefano, I am a Music teacher.
I studied at the prestigious Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome.
I teach cello, singing, violin, theory-notation and piano for beginners.
I love teaching and I have a considerable experience in the field.
I am very passionate about teaching and able to teach at all ages and levels.

I have been teaching the above subjects privately and in schools for more than ten years.
I taught in private schools both in my country (Italy) and in the UK.
I teach cello, singing, violin, theory-notation and piano for beginners.
I love teaching and I have a considerable experience in the field.

I have been teaching the above subjects privately and in schools for more than ten years.
I taught in private schools both in my country (Italy) and in the UK.
In Italy I taught at ";Giovani all`Opera"; Music school, which is located in the very heart of Rome.
In the UK I taught at Dallington school in Barbican, A to G music school in Sutton and Coconut Grove music school in Notting Hill (London). In those schools I taught violin, cello, singing, notation and piano, both individually and to classes.

In my experience as a music teacher I had a student with down syndrome as well, and I managed not only to make him write and read music properly, but also compose and write lyrics for original songs. I consider this as one my biggest achievements.

I graduated in Cello at the Conservatory after a regular 10 years studies. I studied at the most prestigious Conservatory in Italy: Santa Cecilia in Rome.

During my time at the Conservatory, I had the opportunity to study several music subjects such as singing, music theory, music history, piano, notation, classical harmony, orchestra ensemble, choir, violin, cello and quartet. Most of them with related exams. I started teaching music quite young as I used to teach children of my family`s friends, even before my graduation. Then I increased my teaching more and more over the years, teaching music to a vast range of students of any age and level.

I do enjoy teaching. I love to transmit my knowledge to students and give them the key to express themselves at their highest potential, through this fantastic art that is Music. During my lessons I encourage them to enjoy music, while learning. With children for example, I use cartoons and drawings associated with notes, and little funny games to help them remember the notation. When teaching cello, I play my instrument together with them using simple and nice little songs, in order to improve their aural skills, form their ear and musical taste through this extraordinary instrument.

Availability: I`m available from 9am to 7pm.

Willing to travel: 50 miles

Experience: TEACHING
I`ve been teaching cello, violin, music theory, So-Fa, piano for beginners and singing, privately for more than 10 years.
I taught at A to G Music School in Sutton. (2011).
I taught at Dallington School in Barbican (2009-2010)
I taught at Coconut Grove school in Notting Hill.
I taught at the private music school “Giovani all’Opera” of Rome (2007/2008).
I teach both class and individually.
With children I use cartoons and nice drawings I created and funny games in order to make them really enjoy music.
I have also composed several little melodies for two Cellos myself, I`ll soon create an actual didactic book out of it, it is a study about the development of the technique together with the pleasure of playing cello with the teacher.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Cellist for Urban Soul Orchestra of Stephen Hussay (2010-12)
Cellist for “Liquid Strings” for Christian Celebrations (2009-2011)
Cellist for the “Wish Orchestra” (2009).
Gig with Deelee Dubè Trio Jazz at Royal Albert Hall (May 2009)
Cellist in the “Roma Sinfonietta” Orchestra (2005-2006)
Cellist for the Orchestra Internazionale d’Italia Fermo (2004-2005)
Cellist for the Orchestra Regionale del Lazio and Orchestra Sinfonica Abruzzese (2003/2004)
Concerts in pair, trio and quartet.
Cello in jazz with the famous jazz singer Amalia Grè.
Cellist for "X Factor". Gigs for "Il Divo". Gigs for "Popstar to Opera Star".
Various concerts in Italy and abroad with the S. Cecilia’s Orchestra.
Budapest National Theatre: 2000 New Year’s Day concert with S.Cecilia’s Orchestra.
Several recording sessions for various artists.

SINGING/Composing

Singer in restaurants and hotels for 9 years.

Lead voice of Swingtime Jazz Band: www.swingtimemusic/
Gigs in various London venues and private functions.

D-EDGE: My own music (I sing and play cello simultaneously in my own compositions): www.d-edge.eu

Finalist at the UK OPEN MIC, Marte Live Festival and Roma Music Festical.
Gigs in London (the most significant): 02 Academy Islington/ The 229 Venue/The Luminaire/ The Bowery/The good ship/Bartok in Camden Town/ Pizza Express in Chelsea/ Spice of Life – West End/ InSpiral/ Blag Club in Notting Hill/ Bull & Gate for "Emergenza" Festival/ Water Rats/ Cobden Club/ Pumphouse Club.
Recording for "Talenz": tv show which was aired live on sky tv and Rete Oro channel.Festival of Frascati (FRAGMENTS) in which I sang with a rock/alternative band.

EDUCATION
Artistic Grammar School (high school). GCSE in Maths and English.
Educated at the Conservatoire of Santa Cecilia in Rome (10 years courses), subjects: Training to become a teacher, Cello, Violin, Singing, So-Fa (Solfeggio), Piano, Harmony, Music History, Quartet, Orchestra ensamble.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Music Degree in Cello (28-06-2003)
Master of Cello (summer 2004)