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Welcome to the official website of Clay Piano Tuition...

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

 

PIANO

Beginners to Grade 8+

JAZZ PIANO

Beginners to Grade 5  

THEORY OF MUSIC

Beginners to Grade 8+

FLUTE

Beginners to Grade 8

RECORDER

Beginners to Grade 5

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

 - FEBRUARY / MARCH 2009 -

Hurray! We're back online!

We've changed our ISP and therefore our host, so this website has been down for a couple of weeks whilst we've sorted out a temporary hosting solution. Sorry for any confusion or inconvenience caused.

- OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2008 -

The new ABRSM 2009-2010 Piano Syllabus is now available to purchase at www.musicroom.com ...

Click here to purchase the new ABRSM Piano Scales & Arpeggios from 2009

Click here to purchase the new ABRSM Piano Specimen Sight-Reading Tests  from 2009

Click here to purchase the new ABRSM Selected Piano Exam Pieces 2009-2010 (Grades 1-8)

Click here to purchase the new ABRSM Selected Piano Exam Pieces 2009-2010 Book & CD (Grades 1-8)

Click here to purchase the new ABRSM Selected Piano Exam Pieces 2009-2010 CDs (Grades 1-7)

Piano
Scales & Arpeggios
from 2009
Piano
Specimen Sight-Reading Tests
from 2009
Selected Piano Exam Pieces
2009-2010
Sheet Music Book
s
Selected Piano Exam Pieces
2009-2010
Sheet Music Book & CDs
Selected Piano Exam Pieces
2009-2010
CDs

 

 

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Piano piece of the month: Piano Reduction of 'Flight of the Bumble Bee' from the opera 'The Tale of Tsar Saltan' by Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)

[NB This sound file is in no way connected to the composer and has been produced using a public domain score with no assistance or guidance from the composer. 
Therefore no responsibility will be taken for its inaccuracy.]

Past News

ABRSM Piano Syllabus 2009-10 SUPPORTING MATERIAL: Please click here to view the new ABRSM Piano Syllabus 2009-2010, which lists the publications for each set piece for each of the grades with links to purchasing each publication online.  Also, please click here to go to the ABRSM Piano Exams 2009-10 Supporting Material resource page, which lists everything one needs to support these exams, e.g. the exam pieces booklets, CDs of recordings of the exam pieces, scale books, practice aids, sight-reading aids and practice tests, aural aids and practice tests, etc.

ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces 2009-10 GRADE 8: The 2009-20010 Grade 8 Repertoire List is now available!  Click here to go to the Piano Exam Pieces 2009-2010 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 Past Theory Papers 2007 : The ABRSM Theory of Music Exams 2007 - Past Papers are available to purchase online.  Click here to be taken to the relevant page at musicroom.com  Also, the ABRSM has published 8 volumes of MODEL ANSWERS (1 volume per grade) for Grades 1-8 of the corresponding 2007 theory question papers.   These answer booklets provide a list of correct answers, where appropriate.  For those questions where the answer can be expressed in more than one way, a selection of likely options is given, and for composition-style questions, a single exemplar answer is given.  Click here to purchase MODEL ANSWERS online at musicroom.com.

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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