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Welcome
to the official website of CLAY
PIANO TUITION.
I
am a professional private teacher of Piano (including the ABRSM Jazz Piano
syllabus), Theory of Music and Flute, based in East Bristol (UK).
Qualifications
Bachelor
of Arts (Honours) degree in Music (1996)
Associate
of the London College of Music Diploma - Pianoforte (1992)
ABRSM
Grade 8 Pianoforte (1991)
ABRSM
Grade 8 Flute (1991)
ABRSM
Grade 8 Theory of Music (1991)
Methodology
The
foundation of my teaching is classically based with added emphasis on aural
awareness and encouragement of the student's own creativity and composition.
I also teach the Theory of Music alongside Practical, as it is essential
for a musician to understand the theory behind the music they play.
I believe this awareness increases the quality of one's performance and
progress of one's development. I
feel it is important to teach physiology, and so I give instruction on the
significance of correct posture and physical discipline. I
also teach jazz and improvisation techniques if required. I
treat each student as an individual and therefore tailor teaching and lesson
plans to their unique needs. I
believe that as a teacher it is my responsibility to ensure that each student
fulfils their individual potential, and so I always insist that a student
achieves the best they possibly can without pushing to discouragement.
However, I do not stretch a student beyond their capabilities. I
respect every student's right to accurate knowledge, and command respect,
punctuality and effort from each student. I
am always honest in the criticism of a student's work.
I encourage music appreciation and the importance and relevance of music
in everyday life. I very much enjoy teaching, and always strive to keep
the student interested, inspired and stimulated, making the experience fun and
rewarding.
Tuition
Offered
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PIANO
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Beginners
to Grade 8+
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JAZZ
PIANO
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Beginners
to Grade 5
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THEORY
OF MUSIC
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Beginners
to Grade 8+
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FLUTE
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Beginners
to Grade 8
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RECORDER
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Beginners
to Grade 5
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Age
range taught
Children (7-18 yrs),
Adults
Examination
Board used
The Associated Board of the Royal
Schools of Music (ABRSM)
*Also
individually tailored tuition courses solely for Music Theory, GCSE Music and A
Level Music.*
Repertoire
will be varied with all periods in musical history included.
Latest
News
The
new ABRSM 2011-2012 Piano
Syllabus is available to purchase at www.musicroom.com
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Past
News
ABRSM
Piano Syllabus 2011-2012 : Please
click here to view the new
ABRSM Piano Syllabus 2011-2012, which lists
the publications for each set piece for each of the grades with links to
purchasing each publication online.
ABRSM
Piano Exam Pieces 2011-12 GRADE 8: The
2011-2012 Grade 8
Repertoire List is now
available! Click
here to go to the
Piano Exam Pieces 2011-2012 Grade 8 list, complete with midi
files (coming soon),
various free PDFs of the exam pieces and links for purchasing each sheet music
title online.
ABRSM
Flute Syllabus 2008-13 SUPPORTING MATERIAL : For
the very first time, the ABRSM has published grade-specific volumes of selected
flute examinations pieces for Grades 1-7 of the new 2008-2013 syllabus!
Each grade-specific volume contains 9 pieces in total, 3 pieces from each of
lists A, B and C, and are for use in exams from the beginning of 2008 until the
end of 2013. The ABRSM has published several variations: Flute & Piano
Parts; Flute & Piano Parts with CD; Flute Part; Grade 8 CD. Click here
to be taken to the ABRSM
Flute Exams page to
view all the available supporting material for the new 2008-13 syllabus.
ABRSM
Jazz Flute : ABRSM
introduced exams in Jazz Flute (Grades 1-5) in January 2007! Please click
here to go to the
ABRSM
Jazz Flute Exams resources page,
listing all available titles to support the ABRSM's exciting new Jazz Flute
syllabus!
MIDIS
page : A new page
listing all the midi files created by
Clay Piano Tuition has just been added to this site. NEW midi files are
being created and added every week, so be sure to check the page regularly!
Please be assured that all midi files listed on this website have been created
by Clay Piano Tuition using Public Domain sheet music. Click
here to go to the Midis
page...
Crossword
: An interactive Musical
Crossword has now been added to the
site! Click
here to test your musical knowledge.
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