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Violin lessons from beginners to advanced with professional orchestral violinist at CBSO. Graduate of Royal College of Music London.

I have been teaching students of all ages and abilities for the past ten years. I began my teaching practice while pursuing a Bachelor of Music Performance at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin, inheriting students from my father (also a violin teacher) and later teaching the younger students of my violin professor. Following my studies in Ireland, I moved to the United Kingdom, where I obtained a Master of Music Performance from the Royal College of Music, London and an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, both with distinction. During my studies, I taught extensively across the London and Birmingham areas, both in person and online, taking one to one lessons and group ensembles. In my teaching, I follow the ABRSM grade system alongside a vast selection of relevant study books and pieces/sonati/concerti, individually tailored to the needs and requirements of each student, allowing an enjoyable, rewarding and worthwhile musical experience.

As I work full time with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, teaching spaces are limited and a certain level of flexibility in scheduling may be required at times due to the changing nature of the orchestra's weekly timetable and touring schedule.

Feel free to get in touch with any questions or queries and I look forward to hearing from you.

All the best,

Richard

Location

At teacher's location: Birmingham, UK
Online via webcam

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General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

I have been teaching students of all ages and abilities for the past ten years. I began my teaching practice while pursuing a Bachelor of Music Performance at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin, inheriting students from my father (also a violin teacher) and later teaching the younger students of my violin professor. Following my studies in Ireland, I moved to the United Kingdom, where I obtained a Master of Music Performance from the Royal College of Music, London and an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, both with distinction. During my studies, I taught extensively across the London and Birmingham areas, both in person and online, taking one to one lessons and group ensembles. In my teaching, I follow the ABRSM grade system alongside a vast selection of relevant study books and pieces/sonati/concerti, individually tailored to the needs and requirements of each student, allowing an enjoyable, rewarding and worthwhile musical experience.

As I work full time with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, teaching spaces are limited and a certain level of flexibility in scheduling may be required at times due to the changing nature of the orchestra's weekly timetable and touring schedule.

Feel free to get in touch with any questions or queries and I look forward to hearing from you.

All the best,

Richard

Education

Royal College of Music
September 2017 - August 2020
Teacher(s): Jan Repko
Qualification(s): Master of Music Performance - Distinction

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
September 2020 - July 2021
Teacher(s): Jan Repko
Qualification(s): Advanced Postgraduate Diploma - Anthony Cross Memorial Prize - Distinction

University for Music and the Performing Arts, Vienna
September 2015 - January 2016
Teacher(s): Ernst Kovicic
Qualification(s): Erasmus

Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin
September 2013 - July 2017
Teacher(s): Dr Fionnuala Hunt
Qualification(s): Bachelor of Music Performance - First Class Honours

Experience / Qualifications

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
01/25 - Present
Position: Sub Principal First Violin

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
05/23 - 12/24
Position: Tutti Second Violin

Lapland Chamber Orchestra
01/23 - 05/23
Position: Section Leader Second Violin - Temporary Contract

Lapland Chamber Orchestra
08/22 - 01/23
Position: Co-Principal First Violin No. 4 - Temporary Contract

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
01/22 - 07/22
Position: Tutti Second Violin - Temporary Contract

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