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Saxophone and Flute Jazz and Classical from Professional Musician
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I’m a professional musician who studied on the highly regarded jazz course at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance; whilst at Trinity I also studied Flute with members of some of London’s prestigious orchestras. I've performed all over London at well known venues like Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and The South Bank Centre but also played around in the city in jazz clubs like Kansas Smitty’s and Olivers. As well as performing in London I’ve played all around the UK and abroad at festivals such as the New Generations Festival in Florence (playing with American jazz artists such as Dominic Farinacci and Dan Tepfer). I’m also a highly experienced and regard teacher having taught all the way from university level to primary school. My teaching adapts to the pupil after we identify the areas we want to and wish to work on but also aspects of playing i think you need to improve or will be good to work on. I can also provide theory lessons
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About Me
I'm a musician with a passion for sharing my knowledge onto others, I love talking music and saxophone and explaining my skills or technique in the instrument and theory.
Education
I studied at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance where I did the jazz course, but while there had lessons in the classical department on flute and clarinet
Experience / Qualifications
I've taught for multiple schools and music services at both secondary and primary level, teaching 1-2-1 lessons and small groups to whole class. As well as this I have had numerous private adult pupils.
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Infants (0-3 years old)
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English
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