Tom

Piano & Saxophone tuition
Music composition and tutoring for GCSE, btec, A-Level

Tom offers a unique opportunity for you to be a musician. Tom has spent years in the professional music industry as a performer, writer, arranger and recording artist in the UK, Europe and America.
As well as teaching music in a traditional academic method, from the syllabuses of the Royal School of Music and Trinity College. Tom also incorporates `real world` musical performance techniques and skills in lessons. Students learn in a fun, dynamic environment where – after learning the fundamentals of music – they`re encouraged to think critically and work autonomously on music given to them, chosen by them or created by them... Learn by doing


The basics:

for beginner students. Material and studies taken from a number of sources. Mostly teacher-lead instruction. How to read music, how to construct chords and scales, hand position and posture, bi-manual control of the piano

Graded syllabus study

Students are introduced to various musical curricula. Students may choose to study more than one syllabus if they wish, so as to find out which suits them best.
Studying Classical and contemporary music and material from:
The Associated Boards of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)
Trinity College London (TCL)
Rock School (RSL)
Trinity rock & pop.
ABRSM Jazz
This module forms the core area of study for most students, especially if they intend to take graded examinations. Exams are not compulsory but are highly encouraged. Students choose three pieces to play along side a number of exercises, supporting test, scales and listening tests.

Music theory & Practice
This module also forms an important part of a student’s learning. It involves studying scales, arpeggios, harmonic relationships and written music. It helps students understand how music works and is integrated into most lessons with occasional theory-focus lessons. Most music theory includes but is not limited to the western classical tradition. Other forms of musical theory and notation are also explored
In this optional module, students can pick any song they like (with guidance from the teacher) and transcribe it by listening to it.
This integrates skills in music theory, performing, sight reading and writing music. It is learning music by reverse-engineering a song to see how it works, then putting it back together and playing it. It is great for developing theory and listening skills, it also give the student a lot of creative freedom, albeit with a solid starting point of a song with which they are familiar.

Song writing
This optional module gives students a chance to develop their creative song writing abilities. integrating creativity, music theory and performance. Various methods of song writing are explored. Students often find it difficult to get started writing a song. They can often have difficulties giving a song clarity and structure. This module demystifies the art of song writing and reduces it down to basic, manageable elements. It can be particularly useful for students who are considering studying music at GCSE or A-Level.

Music industry & vocational music training
This optional module looks at music production and performance. It is suited to students who are considering the music industry as a career choice. It integrates the previous modules but with a focus on songwriting, recording and performance skills.
It includes training in recording sessions as well as event/stage management, stage-craft and presentation skills.
Students also study how the music industry works, looking onto: contracts, law, accounting, marketing, record labels, publishing and other vocational subjects. Students can build a portfolio of work and experience or and electronic press kit (EPK) Great for students who want to enter the music industry as a professional musician or are considering a vocational course at university.

Academic support (GCSE, A-Level, RSL, Btec, IB.)
This module is designed to support students taking an academic music subject. It is integrated with the other modules but focuses on what is needed to succeed other music purses being taken by the student. For example: songwriting would include studying the assessment criteria of whichever examining body. It would also include coaching in how to achieve a successful solo or ensemble performance.

Music production
Ostensibly based around the RSL music production grades and Btec music production, this module takes a more in-depth look at how music is made with less of a focus on performance. It’s useful as a bolt-on to other modules. For example, how to get the best out of a GCSE composition or how to work efficiently within the professional music industry.

Availability: Available 7 days a week

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: I have taught in many schools, from Key stage 1 to GCSE.
I also tutor and can enter people for their ABRSM or Trinity grade exams

DBS Check: Yes

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