Guitar Department

Laura Llewellyn-Jones - French Horn, Tenor Horn
07814 035 929 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Bmus (Hons) Grad RNCM. PPRNCM. MMus (Performance) with Distinction in Performance.

Experience - Experienced freelance musician having worked with most British orchestras, West End shows and other genres. Past pupils include members of the National Orchestra.

Notes - Childrens orchestra. 12 years of performing experience since graduating and also teaching and coaching.

Chris Guy - Euphonium
07958515847 - 02083979425 - Email - Chessington (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - ARCM FTCL, Associate Royal College Music, Fellow Trinity College London.

Experience - i have over 30 years teaching and professional playing experience with music services and orchestras such as Surrey Music Service, Kingston Muisc Service, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra.

Notes - I teach both children and adults, from age 7 to 70! Beginners to advanced level and diploma standard, classical and jazz style, with improvisation if required. I use both ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall exams, but my main aim is for all my students to have fun and enjoyment in making music together, and join a band or orchestra as soon as possible.

John Humphries - Horn
020 8393 6067 - Email - Epsom (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MA (Oxon).

Experience - 30 years teaching horn, trumpet and other brass, from beginners to diploma level. I am also an experienced music examiner. I have played the natural horn with orchestras including The Academy of Ancient Music and have written one of the standard histories of the horn.

Notes - While my teaching is based on solid technical and musical principles, I am a firm believer that playing an instrument should be fun, whatever your level. I am also available to teach music theory and for GCSE and A Level coaching.

Richard Bennett - Horn
07980424405 - 02083909400 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - GRSM (Royal College of Music), Post-Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study.

Experience - I have many years experience as a professional horn player. I have been a member of the orchestras of no fewer than nine West End shows, and I have worked as a freelance player with a number of well-known orchestras.

Notes - I teach all levels from beginner onwards, having formerly taught Brass at Guildford High School, and for the borough of Merton, plus private pupils. I can also prepare pupils for theory exams.

Jim Bush - Horn
07960351426 - 02084040150 Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) - Royal College of Music. Affiliate - Institute for learning.

Experience - Formerly Principle Horn - Orquestra do Norte, Portugal; freelance player in London; Lecturer of Horn - Kingston University; Over 15 years teaching privately and in schools.

Notes - Horn + Trumpet. All ages and levels taught, at home or in studio.

Chris Guy - Trombone
07958515847 - 02083979425 - Email - Chessington (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - ARCM FTCL, Associate Royal College Music, Fellow Trinity College London.

Experience - i have over 30 years teaching and professional playing experience with music services and orchestras such as Surrey Music Service, Kingston Muisc Service, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra.

Notes - I teach both children and adults, from age 7 to 70! Beginners to advanced level and diploma standard, classical and jazz style, with improvisation if required. I use both ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall exams, but my main aim is for all my students to have fun and enjoyment in making music together, and join a band or orchestra as soon as possible.

John Humphries - Trombone
020 8393 6067 - Email - Epsom (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MA (Oxon).

Experience - 30 years teaching horn, trumpet and other brass, from beginners to diploma level. I am also an experienced music examiner. I have played the natural horn with orchestras including The Academy of Ancient Music and have written one of the standard histories of the horn.

Notes - While my teaching is based on solid technical and musical principles, I am a firm believer that playing an instrument should be fun, whatever your level. I am also available to teach music theory and for GCSE and A Level coaching.

Larissa Zetlein - Trombone
Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Studying BMus (Hons) at City University with Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Experience - I am an experienced orchestral player, having been conducted by Sir Colin Davis, and appeared at major convert venues around the country.

Notes - All ages and levels taught. I can prepare for theory exams.

Tristan Gaudion - Trumpet, Cornet
07821 989 021 - Email - Twickenham (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama)

Experience - Teaching since 2001. Perform all musical styles professionally since 1998. Absolute beginners to post-Grade 8 standard

Notes - Learn from the comfort of your own home. When Grade6+,students are invited to play with a 1st section brass band to gain ensemble performance experience. I also teach cornet, flugelhorn and high trumpets.

Laura Llewellyn-Jones - Trumpet, Cornet
07814 035 929 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Bmus (Hons) Grad RNCM. PPRNCM. MMus (Performance) with Distinction in Performance.

Experience - Experienced freelance musician having worked with most British orchestras, West End shows and other genres. Past pupils include members of the National Orchestra.

Notes - Childrens orchestra. 12 years of performing experience since graduating and also teaching and coaching.

Chris Guy - Trumpet
07958515847 - 02083979425 - Email - Chessington (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - ARCM FTCL, Associate Royal College Music, Fellow Trinity College London.

Experience - i have over 30 years teaching and professional playing experience with music services and orchestras such as Surrey Music Service, Kingston Muisc Service, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra.

Notes - I teach both children and adults, from age 7 to 70! Beginners to advanced level and diploma standard, classical and jazz style, with improvisation if required. I use both ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall exams, but my main aim is for all my students to have fun and enjoyment in making music together, and join a band or orchestra as soon as possible.

John Humphries - Trumpet
020 8393 6067 - Email - Epsom (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MA (Oxon).

Experience - 30 years teaching horn, trumpet and other brass, from beginners to diploma level. I am also an experienced music examiner. I have played the natural horn with orchestras including The Academy of Ancient Music and have written one of the standard histories of the horn.

Notes - While my teaching is based on solid technical and musical principles, I am a firm believer that playing an instrument should be fun, whatever your level. I am also available to teach music theory and for GCSE and A Level coaching.

Vickie Curran - Trumpet
07813859658 - 02089417984 - Email - Website - Hampton Hill (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Guildhall School of Music and Drama BMus Hons. Royal Academy of Music PGDip.

Experience - 12 years teaching experience, Head of Brass Richmond Music Trust, currently teaching in several local private and state schools, and several private students.

Notes - Freelance trumpet player. Also cornet, www.bombshellettes.com.

Richard Bennett - Trumpet
07980424405 - 02083909400 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - GRSM (Royal College of Music), Post-Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study.

Experience - I have many years experience as a professional horn player. I have been a member of the orchestras of no fewer than nine West End shows, and I have worked as a freelance player with a number of well-known orchestras.

Notes - I teach all levels from beginner onwards, having formerly taught Brass at Guildford High School, and for the borough of Merton, plus private pupils. I can also prepare pupils for theory exams.

Elinor Young - Trumpet
07535 813 402 Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Grade 8 Voice, Grade 7 Piano, Grade 7 Trumpet

Experience - Secondary Music PGCE

Notes - Classical music and theory

Steve Whelan - Trumpet
020 8397 0417 Email - Chessington (Map)
Trumpet CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications -

Experience - Freelance trumpet player/brass tutor for over 20 years. Schools include Notre Dame (Cobham), Felton Fleet, Wimbledon High, St Andrews Prep (Woking)

Notes - Friendly, professional brass tuition for ages 6-60! Excellent references available. I also hold a certificate in Safguarding Child Protection

Rachelle Bradley - Trumpet
Email - Staines
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) Music Performance

Experience - I have been teaching since 2007 for music services, performing academies, independent and state  schools and privately at pupil's homes, including theKingston area.

Notes - I teach beginner to intermediate levels of brass instruments aswell as piano and music theory. I currently teach as young as 4years old up to those in retirement. I have experience of working with children and young people with learning and physical disabilities.

Paul Thornton - Trumpet
07768241957 - 02083399220 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA (Hons) Music, ALCM, LGSM.

Experience - Trumpet - Richmond College, Trumpet + Piano - German School, Highgate School. 20 years private teaching grades 1-8.

Notes - Studied at the Royal College of Music. I teach all the grades (children + adults) 1-8 on both piano and trumpet. I am also happy to teach beginners-advanced without doing the exams in both classical/jazz.

Andy Relf - Trumpet
07584 018 402 - Email - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Music GCSE, Music A Level, Music Tech A Level. Grade 5 Theory, Trumpet Grade 4. Studying Music Technology Degree.

Experience - Playing Trumpet for 12 years. Taught a small number of people. Played in big bands, brass bands and smaller ensembles.

Notes - I teach general trumpet skills and range from jazz to more latin style music. I play the trumpet for fun and enjoy funk and improvisation. I'm happy to teach absolute beginners to intermediates.

Jim Bush - Trumpet
07960351426 - 02084040150 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) - Royal College of Music. Affiliate - Institute for learning.

Experience - Formerly Principle Horn - Orquestra do Norte, Portugal; freelance player in London; Lecturer of Horn - Kingston University; Over 15 years teaching privately and in schools.

Notes - Horn + Trumpet. All ages and levels taught, at home or in studio.

David Shaw - Drums
07866891587 - 01932224735 - Email - Website - Walton-on-Thames (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BA (Hons) Popular Music, Higher Diploma Popular Music.

Experience - Over 10 years teaching privately and in schools. I have studied with some of the country's leading educators including Mike Sturgis (Asia, Wishbone Ash), Pete Riley (Keith Emerson, Republica) and drum guru Bob Armstrong. Performances: Sydney Opera House, Prospect Park (NYC), Colston Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Birmingham Town Hall. Recordings: Abbey Road Studios.

Notes - All Ages and abilities welcome. One-to-one tuition from purpose built, sound proof studio, equipped with pro level drum kit/PA system. 100% grade exam pass rate. Areas covered include: grade exams, performance/recording preparation, musical styles, hand/foot technique, reading/theory, transcribing.

Lee James - Drums
08701 439 160 - Email - Website - Epsom (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Grade 8 Electric Guitar, LRAM.

Experience - Lots playing as a session bassist and sound engineer.

Notes - Rock/soul.

Jonathan Hall - Drums
07793 215 711 - Email - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Pro Diploma BIMM.

Experience - 5 years teaching and session work. Do the Rockschool grades, with 100% pass rate.

Notes - Specialise in rock/pop modern styles. Teach beginner to advanced.

Thomas Gray - Drums
07813 128 792 - Email - Teddington (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Degree in Music, PGCE in Secondary Music.

Experience - I am a GCSE secondary school music teacher and have taught guitar for over 10 years.

Notes - I teach from 8 years upwards. I specialise in pop, rock, blues. I also tutor GCSE music students through performance and composition work.

Stuart Francis - Drums
07783085818 - 02083912142 - Email - Website - Chessington (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Drumsense Teaching Certificates 1 and 2. Working towards Performance Diploma.

Experience - I have been teaching privately for the past 5 years on the Drumsense teaching programme. I have been playing the drums for 15 years and can play many styles.

Notes - Styles include rock, jazz, metal, latin etc. I have my own teaching facilities. I am in two bands, one professional, one amatuer. I teach from 8-adult.

Tom Charlton - Drums
07870 394 299 - Email - Surrey
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Experience - 6 years one-to-one tuition and group tuition specialising in the Rockschool syllabus, a contemporary grade system that embraces modern styles. I also offer tuition in traditional music theory as applied to all instruments to develop the skill of reading and writing music.

Notes - A working musician who teaches pupils in their own homes on their own instruments around Surrey.

John Harris - Drums
07810 838 819 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus First Class Honours Degree in Music Performance.

Experience - Over 6 years experience teaching all ages from complete beginners to advanced player. Over a decade of performing experience playing genres ranging from jazz to rock and folk to classical in venues around the world.

Notes - I teach a range of styles including pop, jazz, rock and Latin, and also cater for students wishing to take the graded drum kit examinations. I also like to offer the skills and musicianship needed for a drummer to perform in a band or ensemble.

Alan Watkiss - Drums
020 8546 6311 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Attended Leeds College of Music.

Experience - 25 years teaching experience. Privately/schools. Vast playing experience. All areas of music.

Notes - V good communication skills and very friendly. Every style taught. Good teaching studio. Exam grades taken if required.

Ian Fereday - Drums
07961639267 - 02083900993 - Email - Website - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Music Teaching Diploma, Grade 8 Drum Kit.

Experience - Over 20 years experience of teaching and playing drums in a variety of different bands and assignments.

Notes - All styles & ability levels taught. State of the art teaching facility with left and right handed kits. Specialist in teaching the Rockschool Music Grades for drums with 100% pass rate.

Phil Warren - Drums
07789 902 169 - Email - Website - East Molesey
Crb Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - A-Level Music.

Experience - 10 years teaching privately - 8 years full time.

Notes - Contemporary rock/pop styles. I primarily teach pupils to play their favourite music using their own mp3s/CDs. I teach pupil's in their own home - Kingston, Teddington and Surbiton and surrounding areas.

Alun Harries - Drums
07774169881 - 02087551272 - Email - Website - Twickenham (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BA Hons, PGCE.

Experience - Over 40 years experience as a professional musician/teacher, teaching privately and in Music Colleges (ACM 10 years, BIMM present).

Notes - All genres and styles (indie, jazz, drum and bass, rock, pop), sight-reading and grades. Home studio set-up.

Jason Reay - Drums
07785 987 708 - Email - Hampton Wick (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA Hons 2:1.

Experience - I've a wealth of playing & teaching experience spanning over 25 years and can offer a wide range of studies to suit individual needs.

Notes - I teach students from 6 upwards - beginners to advanced most welcome.

Julie Luck - Accordion
07808171378 - 02085470515 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA (Hons) Music, PGCE

Experience - 10 years primary school teaching, 20 years accordion teaching (1-to-1)

Notes - Piano and button accordion from beginner to advanced, including music theory

Guy Padfield - Autoharp
07811648439 - 02086050656 - Email - Website - New Malden (Map)

Experience - UKAA Trained Autoharp tutor. Multi-instrumentalist.

Notes - Autoharp for beginners - complete introduction. Fingerpicking and strumming techniques.

Dorothy Cosh - Banjo
01932 241 437 - Email - Shepperton (Map)


Qualifications - 3 years classical mandolin lessons, trained teacher, self-taught on banjo

Experience - I've been playing for 20 years and teaching banjo for 10 years

Notes - I teach music notation and tablature and give a good grounding on teaching instrumentals from pop to Bach plus ragtime-minstrel etc. (Not Old Time Banjo), but simple bluegrass

Alice Trentham - Harp (Clarsach and Concert)
07976429332 - 02083322557 - Website - Richmond (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - M.M. E.S.M. GLCM. (Hons).

Experience - Orchestral Harpist for 20 years. Harp teacher at German School, Petersham.

Notes - Beginners to college level. Lap harp to concert harp. Folk, classical, jazz.

Dorothy Cosh - Mandolin
01932 241 437 - Email - Shepperton (Map)


Qualifications - 3 years classical mandolin lessons, trained teacher, self-taught on banjo

Experience - I've been playing for 20 years and teaching banjo for 10 years

Notes - I teach music notation and tablature and give a good grounding on teaching instrumentals from pop to Bach plus ragtime-minstrel etc. (Not Old Time Banjo), but simple bluegrass

Tristan Jones - Bass Guitar
07779 078 648 - Email - Chessington (Map)

Qualifications - BA Hons - Commercial Music (University of Westminster), Grade 8 Rockschool

Experience - Private guitar/bass tuition since 2003, and I have taught over 30 pupils. I also have lots of experience in performance, composition and recording. My pupils have 100% Rockschool pass rate, and I have also privately tutored for GCSE Music, with 100% A* pass rate. I have also set up and written the successful group based Guitar Lessons @ courses, including those currently running at Hands Music.

Notes - I plan lessons based around each individual pupil's musical tastes and requirements, mainly working with rock, pop and funk styles, and covering fingerstyle, slap and plectrum techniques. I teach technique, composition and theory through songs that the pupil is familiar with, and aim to give pupils the skills to enjoy playing and flourish outside lessons. Intermediate and advanced pupils also welcome.

James Phillips - Bass Guitar
07984 650 835 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) Degree in Music Composition. Grade 8 Bass, Music (A-Level & GCSE)

Experience - 6 years teaching experience, 12 years playing, performing and composition experience

Notes - Technique, performance and music theory covered. Popular styles taught, including pop, rock, blues, funk, jazz, dance, R&B.

Sam Johnson - Bass Guitar
07786 922 420 - Email - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Bmus (hons) in Music. Grade 8 in Guitar Performance.

Experience - Regular performer playing a variety of different styles. I have worked in opera, musical theatre, in function bands as well as rock, indie, jazz and hip-hop bands. Taught with Ealing Music Service as well as self employed teaching.

Notes - All ages from 6 up. We can work towards reading music/understanding theory, improvising, composition, technique or just learning songs. We would tailor the lessons towards what you want to get from music. I am also happy to teach through grades if desired.

Thomas Gray - Bass Guitar
07813 128 792 - Email - Teddington (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Degree in Music, PGCE in Secondary Music.

Experience - I am a GCSE secondary school music teacher and have taught guitar for over 10 years.

Notes - I teach from 8 years upwards. I specialise in pop, rock, blues. I also tutor GCSE music students through performance and composition work.

Alex Caird - Bass Guitar
07910 129 815 - Email - Ashtead (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Experience - I have played guitar and bass guitar for well over 20 years. I have played in numerous bands playing a variety of different types of music from rock to pop, soul and funk. I have recorded and had small releases in both Japan and the U.S. I currently teach one day a week at St Andrews school in Ashtead Surrey as well as from home.

Notes - I teach a wide variety of musical styles including acoustic, rock and funk. Beginners welcome. I cover styles by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Slash, Angus Young, Andy Summers and Kirk Hammett etc. Also teach more contemporary styles by bands such as Cold Play and artists like Ed Sheeran. I include theory in my teaching like how to use the major and minor chord wheels to write songs, as well as how to solo using the blues boxes and modes of the major scale. On the bass I can teach finger style and slap. I teach mainly using tab and chord charts but can teach beginners notation. I do not teach for grades.

Paul Davies - Bass Guitar
07718 756 250 - Email - Website - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - UWLQ Level 4 Diploma in Music Teaching (QCF).

Experience - Playing guitar for over 20 years. Teaching all ages and styles for the last 4 from my home in Surbiton. 98% pass rate for all my students.

Notes - I use the Registry of Guitar Tutors syllabus for Electric guitar, Rock guitar, Acoustic guitar and Bass guitar to give the student a thorough grounding in guitar playing techniques and theory using high quality backing tracks and Live Workshops to develop your playing. I specialise in beginners of all ages and can get you playing some of your favourite songs right up to grade 8 and beyond.

Tom Higgins - Bass Guitar
07902272924 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Ba Hons (Music).

Experience - Played in many different settings including musical theatre, big bands, Latin bands, pop bands, jazz trios. I have been teaching for 2 years.

Notes - All contemporary styles - Blues, jazz, Latin, pop, funk, rock. Also teach harmony, theory and sight reading.

Lee James - Bass Guitar
08701 439 160 - Email - Website - Epsom (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Grade 8 Electric Guitar, LRAM.

Experience - Lots playing as a session bassist and sound engineer.

Notes - Rock/soul.

Paul Baker - Bass Guitar
07973 803 145 - Email - Kingston
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Bachelor of Music with Honours.

Experience - 15 years teaching classical, rock and funk.

Notes - All ages welcome. Work towards all exams or play for fun. Above all, enjoy the music!

Ashley Griggs - Bass Guitar
07956 421 999 - Email - Website - West Molesey (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Experience - 8 years teaching, producer with 2 albums and radio plays in UK/Europe + live radio sessions for BBC.

Notes - Rock, blues, reggae, funk, songwriting. Production and advice on the music business as a career. Friendly, fun approach. Each student is treated as an individual. Recordings are available on the website as a free download.

Christie Grinham - Bass Guitar
07916 619 596 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)

Qualifications - Bass Guitar RGT Grade 8, Popular Music Theory RGT 5, Music A Level, Music Tech A Level.

Experience - Currently studying for a diploma for teaching bass guitar with RGT.

Notes - I can teach any style for 4,5, 6 string bass at grades 1-8. Beginners welcome. Don't have to study for grades if you don't want. Currently studying music at Kingston University.

Paul Rickard - Bass Guitar
07599544411 - 02084870051 - Email - Website - East Molesey (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Experience - Over 20 years experience as a bandleader, player, singer and teacher.

Notes - All contemporary styles, specializing in improvising - solos and rhythm. Also teach songwriting and recording technique. Also Logic/Cubase.

Chaz Hart - Bass Guitar
07917573591 - 02082240008 - Email - Website - Esher (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - L.R.A.M. LCM Rock and Classical examiner.

Experience - 35 years - various local schools plus personal one to one tuition. Session player for 25 years.

Notes - Most styles inc rock, classical, acoustic, folk, flamenco, jazz, blues. Books written for guitar: Rhythm Guitar Playing, covering all grades (books 1-3), Classic Collection with CD, 10 Best Tracks for Acoustic Guitar (Most pieces featured in LCM exams). Written many pieces for Total Guitar magazine.

Dan Joseph - Bass Guitar
07949 598 611 - Email - Website - Hampton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Performance Guitar Bass Voice 1999.

Experience - I have 15 years experience in teaching, playing professionally at concerts, sessions and functions. I have worked alongside Eddie Izzard, Tony Hadley, Killer Queen, Sir Cliff Richard and Shirley Bassey.

Notes - I have a fun and effective approach for all ages levels and styles motivating you to improve. What you want to learn is incorporated into lessons. i have 30 plus regular students. I encourage most in getting bands off the ground and some have had commercial success. Adults brush up as a hobby, and as a profession.

Freddy D'Albert - Bass Guitar
07973538026 - 02089792606 - Email - Hampton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Professional for 49 years

Experience - Professional guitarist since 1960's. Worked for Marty Wilde, Joe Brown, 21 years with American Drifters, played at the Whitehouse USA for Bill Clinton, managed by Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, house band for Atlantic Records, toured with many American artists.

Notes - Jazz, Rock, Blues, Classical, Bass guitar. All levels. Trinity Guildhall and Rockschool exams.

Ian Davies - Bass Guitar
07737 363 173 - Email - Website - Chessington (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MA Music Performance, BA (Hons) Music, DipHe Popular Music Performance.

Experience - Over 15 years teaching experience - private, individual, groups, schools and local authority music services.

Notes - Lessons are structured for all levels, from beginner to advanced, and all styles, from rock to jazz and funk to classical. Practical and fun lessons for all, with the opportunity to do grades only if you want to.

Kip Trevor - Bass Guitar
07932966334 - 02086050238 - Email - Website - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Leicester School of Music - Theory Teaching dip. (Francis Wright).

Experience - Teaching since mid 70's in between touring as a professional musician, and from 1980 working in Music Publishing, at Carlin, Chappell, Island, BMG and Rondor Music. Now running Websongs music registration.

Notes - I teach mostly beginners, and have an aptitude for maintaining students interest this critical stage of their development.

Robert Ahwai - Bass Guitar
07736733413 - 02085464709 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked

Experience - More than 5 years experience teaching privately. Teaching for KMAS in Kingston schools for 5 years. Over 25 years performing+recording experience, with artists such as Chris Rea, George Michael, Brian Eno and Wham.

Notes - I teach all styles of electric, acoustic and bass guitar, and classical guitar to Grade 1 (beginners).

Karl Sursham - Bass Guitar
07849 129 731 - Email - Ewell (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Diploma, High Diploma, Bass Performance (BA Hons - ACM, currently studying)

Experience - Several years live performance experience, and bass dep's.

Notes - Any styles/abilities. Beginners welcome.

Christian Wood - Classical Guitar
07960 930 680 - Email - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Foundation Degree - Classical Music Performance. Completing Bachelor Degree in Classical Music Performance in 2013.

Experience - I perform in concerts with a guitar quartet (London Guitar Quartet) and solo. Teaching since 2011. I teach the methodology of guitar maestro Abel Corleuaro.

Notes - I have studied under the world concert musician Jud Azkoul for 3 years and now teach classical guitar using the revolutionary Corleuaro school of instrumental technique. I teach from absolute beginner to advanced players with the aim of making playing as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, and to aid the progression of each student.

Donald Bousted - Classical Guitar
07894 098 980 - Email - Website - Surbiton (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BA (Hons); AGSM; post grad cert (RCM); PGCE; PhD.

Experience - Highly experienced teacher of guitar. Taught in schools, for a local education authority and has had ten years experience as an examiner for the Guildhall School of Music.

Notes - Accepting students at any level who wish to learn classical guitar or steel strung or guitarists of any background who wish to improve their general musicianship and music reading.

Chaz Hart - Classical Guitar
07917573591 - 02082240008 - Email - Website - Esher (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - L.R.A.M. LCM Rock and Classical examiner.

Experience - 35 years - various local schools plus personal one to one tuition. Session player for 25 years.

Notes - Most styles inc rock, classical, acoustic, folk, flamenco, jazz, blues. Books written for guitar: Rhythm Guitar Playing, covering all grades (books 1-3), Classic Collection with CD, 10 Best Tracks for Acoustic Guitar (Most pieces featured in LCM exams). Written many pieces for Total Guitar magazine.

Tony Heiberg - Classical Guitar
07557335034 - 02089745876 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - I teach for KMS, MMF and privately and am rated 'excellent' as a tutor by Julia Childs the former head of KMS All of my students who have taken exams in either classical guitar or rock school have earned Merits and Distinctions.

Experience - I have played thousands of jazz, classical and pop gigs in New York and across Europe and the far east. I have also appeared on rap and dance records and have jammed with Carlos Santana and Chaka Khan.

Notes - I am a jazz specialist but also teach classical and rock school grades 1-8. I play gigs around town, and my band hosts the Jazz Jam @ The Queen's Head, Richmond Road every Sunday. My 1st CD In Vino Veritas got a great review from John Bungey of The Times, while my bands next CD will be out soon on Link Records.

Martin Shaw - Classical Guitar
07904162690 - 02088916889 - Email - Twickenham (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Grade 8 Associated Board Practical/Theory Cert Ed Music. ILEA Music related qualifications.

Experience - Peripatetic ILEA Guitar Teacher 1967-1974. State Music Teacher 1977-1998. Retired from State Teaching, 6 years part-time Guitar Teacher, Brockwood Park School (Private) Hampshire 1996-2002. Kew Young Musician Sats 2005-2010. Private tuition in own studio in Twickenham.

Notes - Advanced classical tuition Grade 5+ Trinity Guildhall Syllabus. Works studied by Albeniz, Bouwer, Granados, Piazzolla, Villa-Lobos. I also teach gypsy guitar.

Freddy D'Albert - Classical Guitar
07973538026 - 02089792606 - Email - Hampton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Professional for 49 years

Experience - Professional guitarist since 1960's. Worked for Marty Wilde, Joe Brown, 21 years with American Drifters, played at the Whitehouse USA for Bill Clinton, managed by Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, house band for Atlantic Records, toured with many American artists.

Notes - Jazz, Rock, Blues, Classical, Bass guitar. All levels. Trinity Guildhall and Rockschool exams.

Craig Anders - Classical Guitar
07779133156 - 02087830389 - Email - Hampton Hill (Map)
Will Travel

Experience -   Experience - Professional rock musician and writer in 1970's - several albums, tv, radio, UK, European and Scandinavian touring. Went on to do session work on several artists' albums, playing lead guitar, slide guitar and pedal steel guitar. Has played classical guitar for over 30 years, (early lute music up to modern pieces), both teaching and performing. Plays jazz guitar in 'Junction Jazz', an 8 to 10 piece band, featuring classics, Dixieland and contemporary jazz.

Notes - Classical Guitar: beginners to advanced, Rock Guitar: all levels, Jazz Guitar: beginners to intermediate.  Technique, theory and composition.

Ian Topping - Classical Guitar
07514557573 - 02083975708 - Email - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - ABRSM Residential courses achieved.

Experience - Mainly teaching adults since 2003, tutor at Kingston Adult Education Service.

Notes - Concentrate on a classical music style. I use a structured method to enable the student to play quickly at beginner and intermediate level.

Chris Keyte - Classical Guitar
07849 776 934 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Music Composition Degree 2:1 BMus(Hons).

Experience - Teaching for four years. Pupils aged 7-50s.

Notes - Classical, rock, pop, folk. Rockschool, RGT, Classical grades.

Tristan Jones - Guitar
07779 078 648 - Email - Chessington (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BA Hons - Commercial Music (University of Westminster), Grade 8 Rockschool.

Experience - Private guitar/bass tuition since 2003, and I have taught over 40 pupils long term pupils. I also run a successful group guitar tuition course for beginners. I have lots of experience in performance, composition and recording. My pupils have 100% Rockschool pass rate, including at higher grades, and I have also privately tutored for GCSE Music, with a 100% A* pass rate.

Notes - I plan lessons based around each individual pupil's musical tastes and requirements, mainly working with rock, pop and contemporary styles. I teach performance, technique, composition and theory in the context of songs students listen to, helping them understand the links between what they are learning and music they enjoy, with a focus on inspiring pupils and giving them the skills they need to develop in styles they are interested in. Intermediate and advanced pupils also welcome, in both electric and acoustic styles, from everything from lead to fingerstyle to composition. Lessons take place in my home studio, and there are facilities to record students and teach music production.

Dan Godfrey - Guitar
07763 114 537 - Email - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Bmus in Music Performance at Kingston Uni.

Experience - Over ten years playing experience, acoustic, electric, some classical.

Notes - Great for beginners in blues, rock, pop, jazz styles.

James Phillips - Guitar
07984 650 835 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) Degree in Music Composition. Grade 8 Bass, Music (A-Level & GCSE).

Experience - 6 years teaching experience, 12 years playing, performing and composition experience.

Notes - Technique, performance and music theory covered. Popular styles taught, including pop, rock, blues, funk, jazz, dance, R&B.

Sam Johnson - Guitar
07786 922 420 - Email - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Bmus (hons) in Music. Grade 8 in Guitar Performance.

Experience - Regular performer playing a variety of different styles. I have worked in opera, musical theatre, in function bands as well as rock, indie, jazz and hip-hop bands. Taught with Ealing Music Service as well as self employed teaching.

Notes - All ages from 6 up. We can work towards reading music/understanding theory, improvising, composition, technique or just learning songs. We would tailor the lessons towards what you want to get from music. I am also happy to teach through grades if desired.

Gareth Davies - Guitar
07976 730 603 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Grade 8 Piano/Cello. BA Hons Music (Technology). PGCE Music (Secondary).

Experience - 18 years private tutoring experience. Spent 6 years as a primary classroom teacher (key stage 1). Own local music production business providing composition services to private clients and broadcasters.

Notes - Any age welcome. Beginners welcome.

Neil Thanki - Guitar
07597 991 942 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BA Hons Contemporary Popular Music Performance (2009). HND Popular Music Practice.

Experience - 4 years teaching experience, 20 years playing experience.

Notes - All ages and ability levels welcome. Tuition tailored to suit you, whether you want to learn the basics, your favourite songs, music theory, scales and improvisational skills.

Chris Booth - Guitar
07817 392 387 - Email - Epsom (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - B-Tec Dip, Cert (He), BA Hons - all in popular music practice (guitar).

Experience - 12 years playing experience. 4 years of study at Academy of Contemporary Music. 6 years pro playing and teaching experience.

Notes - Rock, blues, pop, metal, acoustic styles. I teach beginner to advanced levels. I teach theory but not sight reading. I also teach regularly at HMP Highdown - Surrey.

Thomas Gray - Guitar
07813 128 792 - Email - Teddington (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Degree in Music, PGCE in Secondary Music.

Experience - I am a GCSE secondary school music teacher and have taught guitar for over 10 years.

Notes - I teach from 8 years upwards. I specialise in pop, rock, blues. I also tutor GCSE music students through performance and composition work.

Alex Caird - Guitar
07910 129 815 - Email - Ashtead (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Experience - I have played guitar and bass guitar for well over 20 years. I have played in numerous bands playing a variety of different types of music from rock to pop, soul and funk. I have recorded and had small releases in both Japan and the U.S. I currently teach one day a week at St Andrews school in Ashtead Surrey as well as from home.

Notes - I teach a wide variety of musical styles including acoustic, rock and funk. Beginners welcome. I cover styles by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Slash, Angus Young, Andy Summers and Kirk Hammett etc. Also teach more contemporary styles by bands such as Cold Play and artists like Ed Sheeran. I include theory in my teaching like how to use the major and minor chord wheels to write songs, as well as how to solo using the blues boxes and modes of the major scale. On the bass I can teach finger style and slap. I teach mainly using tab and chord charts but can teach beginners notation. I do not teach for grades.

Emily Goulbourne - Guitar
07546306811 - 02085495748 - Email - Kingston (Map)


Qualifications - 2011-12 The Academy of Contemporary Music: Higher Diploma: ACM Higher Diploma in Contemporary Popular Music. Edexcel BTEC Level 4 Higher Diploma.

Experience - My course has given me the opportunity to perform regularly and work with other musicians with all of sorts of ability levels. As well as my Diploma and Higher Diploma in Music Performance, I have also completed many graded exams in Guitar and Vocals, from boards such as Rockschool, LCM and RGT.

Notes - I am offering 30 minute or 60 minute one-to-one electric guitar coaching sessions from my music room in Central Kingston. I can offer help with graded exams or casual learning. Beginners welcome.

Simon Weidemann - Guitar
Email - Website - Shepperton (Map)


Qualifications - BTEC Music Performance, Bachelors Degree in Music, Masters Degree in Composing for Film & TV, Grade 8 Guitar.

Experience - Played guitar for 12 years, played in bands, enjoy all forms of music.

Notes - Can teach pop, rock and metal guitar, especially lead. Can also teach theory, composition and songwriting.

Chris Williams - Guitar
07810 868 283 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Mmus in Music Performance (Studying). BA hons Contemporary Popular Music (2:1). HND Contemporary Music Performance - Guitar (Merit). Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Centre (PTLLS) level 4.

Experience - I have been teaching privately for the past two years. I have worked and performed extensively throughout the UK and Europe since 2005 including touring around Greece and Spain with a variety of acts. Currently I work and tour with artists including The Scarletz, and Hashell.

Notes - I have a lot of experience teaching rock, funk, blues and pop music. I am also proficient at many acoustic techniques and am able to teach classical guitar.

Paul Davies - Guitar
07718 756 250 - Email - Website - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - UWLQ Level 4 Diploma in Music Teaching (QCF).

Experience - Playing guitar for over 20 years. Teaching all ages and styles for the last 4 from my home in Surbiton. 98% pass rate for all my students.

Notes - I use the Registry of Guitar Tutors syllabus for Electric guitar, Rock guitar, Acoustic guitar and Bass guitar to give the student a thorough grounding in guitar playing techniques and theory using high quality backing tracks and Live Workshops to develop your playing. I specialise in beginners of all ages and can get you playing some of your favourite songs right up to grade 8 and beyond.

Tony Heiberg - Guitar
07557335034 - 02089745876 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - I teach for KMS, MMF and privately and am rated 'excellent' as a tutor by Julia Childs the former head of KMS All of my students who have taken exams in either classical guitar or rock school have earned Merits and Distinctions.

Experience - I have played thousands of jazz, classical and pop gigs in New York and across Europe and the far east. I have also appeared on rap and dance records and have jammed with Carlos Santana and Chaka Khan.

Notes - I am a jazz specialist but also teach classical and rock school grades 1-8. I play gigs around town, and my band hosts the Jazz Jam @ The Queen's Head, Richmond Road every Sunday. My 1st CD In Vino Veritas got a great review from John Bungey of The Times, while my bands next CD will be out soon on Link Records.

Chaz Hart - Guitar
07917573591 - 02082240008 - Email - Website - Esher (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - L.R.A.M. LCM Rock and Classical examiner.

Experience - 35 years - various local schools plus personal one to one tuition. Session player for 25 years.

Notes - Most styles inc rock, classical, acoustic, folk, flamenco, jazz, blues. Books written for guitar: Rhythm Guitar Playing, covering all grades (books 1-3), Classic Collection with CD, 10 Best Tracks for Acoustic Guitar (Most pieces featured in LCM exams). Written many pieces for Total Guitar magazine.

Sam Lockyer - Guitar
07896036685 - 02083994157 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA (Hons) Music and Recording Technology, ABRSM Grade 8 Piano and Violin, TC Grade 6 Guitar.

Experience - I am a 36 year old married father of 2 young children, have been working in a creative role within the music industry for the past 15 years and am now studying for a PGCE (Music) with the Open University to teach music at a secondary level. Played in ensembles, bands, orchestras, string quartets covering many different genres, as well as composing and recording. I have tutored in different periods over 20 years of playing piano, violin and guitar.

Notes - I can teach in either a conventional classical exam-led manner or a more tailored approach, applying what is taught to the individual's favoured styles of music. I have an entusiastic and energetc manner and select music to connect what pupils are learning and listening to. I aim to teach an all round understanding of music in addition to playing an instrument. All ages and levels welcome.

Ashley Griggs - Guitar
07956 421 999 - Email - Website - West Molesey (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Experience - 8 years teaching, producer with 2 albums and radio plays in UK/Europe + live radio sessions for BBC.

Notes - Rock, blues, reggae, funk, songwriting. Production and advice on the music business as a career. Friendly, fun approach. Each student is treated as an individual. Recordings are available on the website as a free download.

Dan Joseph - Guitar
07949 598 611 - Email - Website - Hampton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Performance Guitar Bass Voice 1999.

Experience - I have 15 years experience in teaching, playing professionally at concerts, sessions and functions. I have worked alongside Eddie Izzard, Tony Hadley, Killer Queen, Sir Cliff Richard and Shirley Bassey.

Notes - I have a fun and effective approach for all ages levels and styles motivating you to improve. What you want to learn is incorporated into lessons. i have 30 plus regular students. I encourage most in getting bands off the ground and some have had commercial success. Adults brush up as a hobby, and as a profession.

Paul Rickard - Guitar
07599544411 - 02084870051 - Email - Website - East Molesey (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Experience - Over 20 years experience as a bandleader, player, singer and teacher.

Notes - All contemporary styles, specialising in improvising - solos and rhythm. Also teach songwriting and recording technique. Also Logic/Cubase.

Andy Baker - Guitar
07719 877 448 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) Music Degree.

Experience - 25 years teaching experience. Teach for RBK and Richmond Music Trust.

Notes - All styles taught - rock, blues, jazz, pop, indie, country, acoustic, plus scales, modes, theory, sight reading. Experienced session guitarist. Professional.

Samuel Keer - Guitar
07745 702 956 - Email - Kingston
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Bachelor of Music Degree, Music + Music Technology A Level, GCSE Music.

Experience - 12 years guitar playing experience. I have 7 years instrumental teaching experience both privately and in schools. 3 years experience in school teaching and Special Educational Needs. Specialising in contemporary electric and acoustic styles - rock, pop, blues, funk, jazz, metal, country and acoustic finger-style.

Notes - 1:1 tuition lasting 30 mins or 1 hour. All ages welcome from beginner-advanced. Lesson content is engaging, flexible and designed to the students needs, with achievable targets and regular feedback. Graded exams, music theory, rhythm, lead, improvisation, composition, developing confidence, ensemble playing, performance, GCSE/A Level or your favourite songs all covered.

Elliot Rochester - Guitar
07806935438 - 02083976578 - Email - Tolworth (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Grade 8 Rockschool Guitar.

Experience - Two years experience teaching guitar.

Notes - Versatile and willing to teach all styles from classical to rock or jazz. Length of lessons can be whatever is desired. Can also simply help the student with a structured, productive, rewarding and most importantly enjoyable practice between lessons with another tutor.

Andrea Landinez - Guitar
07402 129 462 - Email - Website - Southfields (Map)

Qualifications - Bachelors in Music with emphasis in lyrical singing. Currently studying a Master in Production of Popular Music.

Experience - 5+ years teaching popular singing for children aged 8-17. Music training for toddlers and young children. Lessons for guitar beginners.

Notes - Popular music, jazz, lyrical singing, bossa nova. Children's song composition. Recording techniques.

Freddy D'Albert - Guitar
07973538026 - 02089792606 - Email - Hampton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Professional for 49 years

Experience - Professional guitarist since 1960's. Worked for Marty Wilde, Joe Brown, 21 years with American Drifters, played at the Whitehouse USA for Bill Clinton, managed by Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, house band for Atlantic Records, toured with many American artists.

Notes - Jazz, Rock, Blues, Classical, Bass guitar. All levels. Trinity Guildhall and Rockschool exams.

Tom Ashton - Guitar
02083981493 - Thames Ditton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BMus/MMus (London University).

Experience - As well as schools teaching, I have been teaching various musical instruments, theory and composition for fifteen years.

Notes - I teach in a variety of popular, rock and classical styles and try to adapt to the student's musical tastes and ambitions as much as possible.

Craig Anders - Classical Guitar
07779133156 - 02087830389 - Email - Hampton Hill (Map)
Will Travel

Experience - Professional rock musician and writer in 1970's - several albums, tv, radio, touring. Now plays classical guitar (30 years experience), teaches and performs.

Notes - Classical Guitar: beginners to advanced, Rock Guitar: all levels, Jazz Guitar: beginners.

Nic Webb - Guitar
07907 735 038 - Email - Ham (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - GCSE Music, A-Level Music, AS-Level Music Tech, Currently studying 2nd Year of degree in music.

Experience - Have taught children of different abilities and musical interests for 1 year, musical background includes performing in cover gigs and composing for 4 years, have reached grade 8 guitar level and I have worked with children on an after-school programme before.

Notes - Specialise in blues and rock guitar but can play any genre, happy to teach any age group. i usually aim to teach each pupil uniquely, as everyone has their own musical ambitions and issues unique to them. I have played guitar for 13 years.

Richard o'Donnell - Guitar
07772 449 510 - Email - Wimbledon (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BTEC National Diploma Popular Music - DDD, ABRSM Music Theory Grade 5 -Distinction.

Experience - One year of teaching during my second year at college. Helper at local summer club for 4 years.

Notes - Basic introduction to guitar (popular). Also would supply a basic grounding in music theory.

Nicole Carrel - Guitar
07903532580 - 02089490591 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Grade 8 Piano, PGCE (Music spec.).

Experience - Specialist music teacher - Primary. Experienced teacher with many exam successes.

Notes - Folk/pop guitar. Happy to teach for enjoyment or exams.

Ryan Marsh - Guitar
07774 002 592 - Email - Twickenham (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BTec Popular Music, Guitar Institute Diploma, BA Hons Commercial Music, RGT registered.

Experience - Several years experience, currently teaching in Surrey school as well as privately.

Notes - Popular/contemporary, electric/acoustic.

Robert Percy - Guitar
07950209747 - 02088923995 - Email - Twickenham (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - PhD in Music. BMus Degree in Music (1st Class Honours).

Experience - 18 years experience in guitar tuition. University lecturing (part time, ongoing). School peripatetic tuition and some classroom experience.

Notes - Styles include pop, rock, jazz, folk and children's (fun) pieces. Classical: beginners only. All ages and levels. Flexible (tailored) approach to learning. Music theory and composition can be integrated into lessons. Central Twickenham, very close to car park. References upon request.

Kip Trevor - Guitar
07932966334 - 02086050238 - Email - Website - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Leicester School of Music - Theory Teaching dip. (Francis Wright).

Experience - Teaching since mid 70's in between touring as a professional musician, and from 1980 working in Music Publishing, at Carlin, Chappell, Island, BMG and Rondor Music. Now running Websongs music registration.

Notes - I teach mostly beginners, and have an aptitude for maintaining students interest this critical stage of their development.

Phil Warren - Guitar
07789 902 169 - Email - Website - East Molesey
Crb Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - A-Level Music.

Experience - 10 years teaching privately - 8 years full time.

Notes - Contemporary rock/pop styles. I primarily teach pupils to play their favourite music using theirown mp3s/CDs. I teach pupil's in their own home - Kingston, Teddington and Surbiton and surrounding areas.

Robert Ahwai - Guitar
07736733413 - 02085464709 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked

Experience - More than 5 years experience teaching privately. Teaching for KMAS in Kingston schools for 5 years. Over 25 years performing+recording experience, with artists such as Chris Rea, George Michael, Brian Eno and Wham.

Notes - I teach all styles of electric, acoustic and bass guitar, and classical guitar to Grade 1 (beginners).

Robin Bibi - Guitar
Email - Website - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Pro session guitarist for nearly 30 years. Played with Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Pretty Things, Helen Shapiro, opened for BB King, Bob Geldof, Jethro Tull etc

Experience - 20 years teaching experience with excellent results. Rockschool grades 1-8 for student qualifications.

Notes - Electric rock/blues is my speciality, but also heavy metal, shredding, indie, jazz, M.O.R., A.O.R, R'n'R, soul, funk, rockabilly, country, pop etc. I also teach improvisational skills to develop student's confidence + musical appreciation. RGT registered.

Harry Harrison - Guitar
07977 439 942 - Email - Epsom (Map)
Will Travel

Experience - Ex-professional + session guitarist.

Notes - Beginners to advanced. Specialises in fingerstyle and picking.

Andrew Deevey - Guitar
07941009959 - 02082740431 - Email - Website - Hampton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - DipLCM.

Experience - RGT registered guitar tutor - 12 years teaching experience.

Notes - Rock/pop/jazz/classical/slide/acoustic styles taught. Beginners to advanced. RGT and Rockschool exam preparation..

Chris Keyte - Guitar
07849 776 934 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Music Composition Degree 2:1 BMus(Hons).

Experience - Teaching for three years. Pupils aged 7-50s.

Notes - Classical, rock, pop, folk. Rockschool, RGT, Classical grades.

Gareth Davies - Piano
07976 730 603 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Grade 8 Piano/Cello. BA Hons Music (Technology). PGCE Music (Secondary).

Experience - 18 years private tutoring experience. Spent 6 years as a primary classroom teacher (key stage 1). Own local music production business providing composition services to private clients and broadcasters.

Notes - Any age welcome. Beginners welcome.

Sarah Voigt - Piano
07946539199 - 02089473455 - Email - Raynes Park (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - DipRCM (Performer) DipRCM (Teacher).

Experience - I have been teaching for nearly 30 years - some with schools but mostly privately. I began my career as an orchestral violinist with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, followed by a freelance career with orchestras in and around London. My time is now spent chiefly as a private teacher, teaching piano, viol and theory.

Notes - I teach classical style and accommodate all age ranges, from 5 to retirement age. My lessons lengths are 30, 45 or 60 mins, or longer if required.

Katie Swan - Piano
07751422610 - 02083942235 - Email - Epsom (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Cert Ed. FDA.

Experience - 14 years private and educational teaching. Grade 8 standard. Ages 7 and up.

Notes - All styles.

Jennifer Hatfield - Piano
020 8398 7007 - Email - Thames Ditton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music GRNCM.

Experience - 25 years teaching in schools and privately.

Notes - I teach classical style piano and can accomodate all ages from 5 to adult. I have an excellent pass rate for grades 1-8 in the ABRSM piano examinations. I trach in a friendly and relaxed mannerl.

Miriam Grant - Piano
07946588166 - 02088796027 - Email - Wimbledon (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - ALCM, GRSM (Hons), LRAM.

Experience - Chamber musician and accompanist. Graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, London. Private teaching practice of 30 years. Experience of classical. Jazz and folk. ABRSM exams.

Notes - Teach classical, jazz and folk violin. Classical and jazz piano. Write easy arrangements for beginner - Grade 3 mixed ensembles.

Kitty Man - Piano
07920 163 101 - Email - Twickenham (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BMUS Music, Advanced Performance at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, all graded examinations in Piano.

Experience - Over 10 years teaching experience.

Notes - Teach all ages and levels. Learning for fun. ABRSM examinations if required. Grade 5 theory.

Rebecca Singerman-Knight - Piano
Email - Website - Teddington (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - ABRSM Grade 8, PGCE Secondary English.

Experience - Classically trained, played for 36 years.

Notes - Specialist in early years (3-4 years). Happy to take any age up to intermediate level. Also interested in adult beginners + returners.

David Frankel - Piano
07796926340 - 02089482778 - Email - Website - Richmond (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA Hons, LGSM (Jazz), Certificate in Music Teaching to Adults.

Experience - Experience of teaching both children and adults in 1-1 and group settings. Currently have a private teaching practice and teach adults at the City Lit in central London.

Notes - Classical, jazz and pop piano. Viola/Violin. ABRSM examiner for jazz and classical syllabus.

Rebecca Palmer - Piano
07980408821 - 02083909400 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Professional Certificate RAM.

Experience - Violin/viola teacher at Queen's College London. Independent Senior School, also St George's College, Weybridge Prep School. Freelance violinist London Mozart Players, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Notes - Experienced with children from 4-18 years. Coaching is relaxed and friendly with parents always welcome to attend lessons if they choose.

Morgan Shaw - Piano
07540401819 - 02085410509 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Working above ABRSM Grade 8 on both violin and piano, and ABRSM Grade 5 Theory. Just graduated from Kingston University with a BMus Music majoring in Performance (2:1), Completed an ABRSM course on teaching.

Experience - I have been teaching for over 5 years. I aim to to motivate and inspire all age groups and involve the student in a fun dynamic lesson. Performed in competitions. Pupils have taken exams. Able accompanist. Works as a session musician in orchestras and studios, and as a soloist on electric violin at events. Also perform with my perform with my string quartet.

Notes - I can teach either private lessons or small groups in 30, 45 or 60 minute sessions. I can work towards the student's ABRSM graded exams or teach the student just for fun, and can change my lessons to suit each pupil. 100% pass rate with ABRSM examinations.

Cyril Madrona - Piano
07530 403981 - 020 85413766 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Grade 7 Practice Performance in Piano ABRSM, Grade 5 Theory in Piano ABRSM.

Experience - I am currently undertaking Grade 8 in piano and have previous experience in assisting my piano teacher in preparing students for gradings. With more experience in doing the exams I am keen to share my knowledge with fellow aspiring musicians

Notes - I am happy to take on beginners of all ages and can support ABRSM piano gradings up to grade 5. If you are interested in learning a new skill or taking up a new hobby, we can structure lessons to suit your needs.

Jun Rose Madrona - Piano
07530 001 363 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Grade 6 Practical Piano ABRSM, Grade 5 Theory of Music ABRSM.

Experience - I'm a grade 6 piano student, and am taking my grade 7 exam Easter 2013. I'm looking to gain experience in teaching little children and help students with their examinations in practicals up to Grade 3.

Notes - I'm looking to gain experience in teaching beginners, preparatory up to grade 3. Any styles of music, ranging from classical to modern/contemporary music. We can structure the styles and techniques to suit everyone's ability.

Rada Kuzmanova - Piano
07957422468 - 02086440470 - Email - Sutton
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA Hons with Academy of Music, Bulgaria, Ct ABRSM.

Experience - Piano teacher in Eveline day school since 1998, private piano teacher since 1999.

Notes - I have 15 years experience in teaching students of all ages and abilities. My current pupils range from 5-60+. I have an excellent record of examination results since 1999 with 100% passed. My teaching combines practical, overall and written focus in equal measure.

Jonathan Storey - Piano
07774 090 573 - Email - Ealing (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Master of Music in Advanced Performance - Royal College of Music. BA (Hons) in Music with 1st class honours, University of York. DIPABRSM.

Experience - Piano teacher at 3 schools. Currently around 55 students a week of all ages and abilities, private and in school.

Notes - All ages and abilities welcome. Classical piano.

Stephanos Karageorgi - Piano
07506 802 329 - Email - Raynes Park (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - ABRSM Grade 8 in Violin, Viola and Piano.

Experience - 3 years experience teaching privately and also, while a 6th former, assisting music tutors in school w/students years 7-9. 9 years experience performing - weddings, funerals, christenings and private functions.

Notes - I teach from beginner to grade 5. Classical music and improvisation taught.

Sonia Regan - Piano
07877101049 - 02082881380 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - PGCE (Hons) GLCM, LRAM, LTCL, ALCM, CTABRSM.

Experience - More than 30 years. Own S.R. music group. Fusion of East and West. Secondary school teacher (music). Performed for charity sometimes.

Notes - Prepare all exams, ABRSM, Trinity, ACM, O-Level A-Level music. All ages welcomed from 4-80.

Narrem Shlash - Piano
07928 398 636 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA in teaching piano.

Experience - 22 years teaching exp.

Notes - I do teach all levels and ages and do ABRSM prep-Gr 8.

Michael Regan - Piano
07733370814 - 02082881380 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - MMus BMus HonFLCM LGSM.

Experience - More than 40 years. Examiner, composer, music teacher for school, KMAS, home.

Notes - Prepare all exam broard, LCM, ABRSM, A-Level, degree music. Composition, performance, LCM exam centre, special visit for ABRSM. All ages welcome. Accompanist for all exam.

Mary Parker - Piano
07973413056 - 02083399220 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - ARCM DipRCM (Flute, Piano).

Experience - I am an experienced teacher and performer. I studied at The Royal College of Music. I am qualified and with 20 years teaching experience will teach beginners through to grade 8 and beyond, in both piano and flute.

Notes - I am able to play piano accompaniments for my flute pupils to advanced levels.

Isolda Tan - Piano
07446140379 - 02082740309 - Email - Ham (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus - BA Music.

Experience - Private tuition.

Notes - Beginners or more advanced pupils welcome, any age, exam work/grades. I teach classical and my focus is to help the pupil develop their performance technique, for recitals, exams, or personal enjoyment.

Jennie Selman - Piano
020 8390 7502 - Email - Website - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - GRSM ARCM Member of ISM, BVA, AOTOS.

Experience - Extensive teaching experience of voice including rehabilitation work. Vast experience of working with children, especially piano beginners.

Notes - All styles worked with. Main aim to develop and aid healthy voice use. Piano - to inculcate a love of music and establish a basic technique.

Naoko Law - Piano
07776 333 523 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Royal College of Music BMus(Hons).

Experience - Over 10 years of teaching experience. Currently hold piano teaching position in Bedales School.

Notes - All ages, standards and styles taught. 100% pass rate with ABRSM + Trinity Guildhall exam. Lessons given at my home on 7ft grand piano.

Joanna Brown - Piano
07827 812 952 - Email - Wimbledon (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) PGCE Music.

Experience - I have taught privately for 10 years in independent schools and privately. Lots of vocal performance experience, including venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and the Barbican.

Notes - I take a mainly classical approach but also happy to work on non-classical repertoire. Flute all levels. Voice and piano early grades. I also offer coaching in music theory and school examinations, such as GCSE, A Level or International Baccalaureate.

Anna Goodhew - Piano
07748 964 509 - Email - Ashford (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BMus (1st Class Hons) and MMus at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Grade 8 singing ABRSM, Grade 8 piano LCM.

Experience - I have been training to be an opera singer for the past 7 years and have taught piano and singing for 3 years. I balance a diary between teaching and singing professionally, the latter of which I do locally and in London (highlights include the Barbican and The National Theatre).

Notes - Music is a discipline as well as a way of expressing oneself, therefore I teach with a balance of fundamental technique while encouraging creative fun! I specialise in classical music but also have a considerable experience with musical theatre. All ages and abilities welcome for singing lessons, upto intermediate piano.

Sam Lockyer - Piano
07896036685 - 02083994157 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA (Hons) Music and Recording Technology, ABRSM Grade 8 Piano and Violin, TC Grade 6 Guitar.

Experience - I am a 36 year old married father of 2 young children, have been working in a creative role within the music industry for the past 15 years and am now studying for a PGCE (Music) with the Open University to teach music at a secondary level. Played in ensembles, bands, orchestras, string quartets covering many different genres, as well as composing and recording. I have tutored in different periods over 20 years of playing piano, violin and guitar.

Notes - I can teach in either a conventional classical exam-led manner or a more tailored approach, applying what is taught to the individual's favoured styles of music. I have an entusiastic and energetc manner and select music to connect what pupils are learning and listening to. I aim to teach an all round understanding of music in addition to playing an instrument. All ages and levels welcome.

Vickie Curran - Piano
07813859658 - 02089417984 - Email - Website - Hampton Hill (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Guildhall School of Music and Drama BMus Hons. Royal Academy of Music PGDip.

Experience - 12 years teaching experience, Head of Brass Richmond Music Trust, currently teaching in several local private and state schools, and several private students.

Notes - Freelance trumpet player. Also www.bombshellettes.com.

Heather Graves - Piano
07866431914 - 02089776379 - Teddington (Map)

Qualifications - ARCM.

Experience - Royal Academy of Music - Recital Diploma. Chappell Gold Music, Dove Prize. Over 30 years experience beginners to grade VIII and theory to grade V. Also taught singing groups, elementary recorder and string groups.

Notes - Classical, all aspects of ABRSM examinations covred. All ages and abilities.

David Gonzalez - Piano
07878752691 - 02083911191 - Email - Website - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Switzerland MMus Hons Piano, Teaching Diploma QTS UK 2005. Rubin Music Academy Jerusalem, Israel BA, Piano. Julliard School, New York, Certificate. Guildhall School London. National Conservatory, Mexico City.

Experience - In addition to my work as an international concert pianist, I have had over 30 years teaching experience as a piano teacher in different countries and languages. Notably, I was a full time piano teacher in Switzerland for 20 years, and in the UK for the last 5 years. I have taught pupils from childhood to DipABRSM.

Notes - Lessons at YMCA, Surbiton. All levels, beginner to diploma. I teach classical basis but with flexibility to do different styles. Ideal children up to adults. Possibility to prepare for ABRSM exams. Orchestral playing, session work, solo performance, Contemporary and Early Music. Member of EPTS.

Larissa Zetlein - Piano
Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Studying BMus (Hons) at City University with Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Experience - I am an experienced orchestral player, having been conducted by Sir Colin Davis, and appeared at major convert venues around the country.

Notes - All ages and levels taught. I can prepare for theory exams.

Quynh Giao Peebles - Piano
02087880488 - Email - Roehampton Vale (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus; BA.

Experience - I have just relocated to Kingston from Sydney, Australia. 22 years teaching privately and in schools/music institutions. 100%success rate in exams (with over 200 entrants).

Notes - All levels: beginners to diploma. Friendly, fun, creative and passionate about teaching.

Sue o'Hagan - Piano
020 8715 5470 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - B.H. (music and education). ARCM piano teaching.

Experience - 20 years experience teaching piano in schools and privately.

Notes - Children taught from beginner to grade 8. Up to Grade 5 theory.

Stelios Georgiou - Piano
07503 526 200 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Studying BMus Hons (Final Year). ABRSM Grade 8 Piano, Grade 8 Singing, Grade 6 Theory (Music).

Experience - Teaching music privately for some years. Have performed in venues including the Royal Festival Hall. Scholarship in Choral Singing at St James Charge

Notes - Classical, opera, musicals pop. Willing to teach from complete beginner to intermediate level.

Anne Want - Piano
07778 702 197 - Email - Website - Laleham (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - ABRSM Diploma in Music Teaching.

Experience - Many years of experience in adult education, teaching piano since 2010.

Notes - Teaches adults or children, encourage parental involvement in child's tuition. Classical style piano.

Paul Baker - Piano
07973 803 145 - Email - Kingston
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Bachelor of Music with Honours.

Experience - 15 years teaching classical, rock and funk.

Notes - All ages welcome. Work towards all exams or play for fun. Above all, enjoy the music!

Geoff Mead - Piano
07941 372 413 - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - B Ed (Mus).

Experience - 30 years of teaching privately, in schools, and as Head of Music. Extensive performance experience as piano/keyboard player in bands.

Notes - Will teach all styles including Rockschool syllabus and classical exams, improvisation and playing by ear. Beginners and children welcome. I also teach beginner's guitar.

Susan Rennie - Piano
07711 949 396 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - GRSM.

Experience - 30 years teaching. Professor at London College of Music. Currently Head of Keyboard at Marymount International School.

Notes - I am particularly interested in young beginners, but all ages welcome to apply. I have a classical approach but with plenty of fun. I can also coach for Grade V Theory. Consultation available.

Richard Bennett - Piano
07980424405 - 02083909400 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - GRSM (Royal College of Music), Post-Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study.

Experience - I have many years experience as a professional horn player. I have been a member of the orchestras of no fewer than nine West End shows, and I have worked as a freelance player with a number of well-known orchestras.

Notes - I teach all levels from beginner onwards, having formerly taught Brass at Guildford High School, and for the borough of Merton, plus private pupils. I can also prepare pupils for theory exams.

Jack Hurst - Piano
07763 859 173 - Email - East Molesey (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) - First Class (Goldsmiths College). Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Music from Institute of Education, London.

Experience - 1+ year classroom teaching experience. Jazz pianist. Part-time teacher at Salesion School, Chertsey.

Notes - Classical and jazz, prepared to travel locally.

Tiina Petersons - Piano
01372 464 053 - Email - Website - Esher (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - I've been playing since age 6, studied at Royal College of Music, BMus (Sheffield University). I have a PGCE and am a full-time music teacher.

Experience - I have taught in schools for over 30 years, since 1991 as Director of Music at Holy Cross Prep School in Kingston. I have tutored ages from 4-18, all styles of music; preparing pupils for concerts, plays and examinations in all types of ensemble work. I am passionate about music and try to bring that love of music to all my teaching.

Notes - I can help with: ABRSM examinations, learn for pleasure - children and adults; adults - beginners and refresher courses; music theory; learn to play piano in many different styles. I offer additional services including recorder tuition, piano accompaniment, advice, and restoration support.

Jason Tierney - Piano
07729779611 - 07867550306 - Email - Website - Richmond (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) Royal College of Music.

Experience - 15 years teaching experience.

Notes - All ages and abilities welcome - I travel to you.

Gemma Norford - Piano
07707 911 849 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) 2:1, Cardiff University. Grade 6 ABRSM Piano. DipABRSM (Performance) Clarinet.

Experience - Head of Woodwind at Kampala Music School, Uganda. Active musician with extensive ensemble experience. Previous employment with ABRSM ensures good working knowledge of syllabus. Experience of teaching a wide range of ages.

Notes - I teach predominantly classical but able to teach beginner jazz. Aural and theory skills will be taught as part of the lesson as I feel it is important the three disciplines should be taught in reference to each other. I am reliable, friendly and keen to encourage musical ability and enjoyment in students of all ages and abilities. Beginner-Diploma

Elinor Young - Piano
07535 813 402 Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Grade 8 Voice, Grade 7 Piano, Grade 7 Trumpet

Experience - Secondary Music PGCE

Notes - Classical music and theory

Hayley Coventry - Piano
07772329620 - 02082883127 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) Music Degree - Specialising in Performance. Grades 1-8 ABRSM Piano exams and theory.

Experience - Classically trained pianist since age of 9. Took performance at degree level - have played in several ensembles - classical/jazz as well as a soloist.

Notes - Will teach any age, complete beginners to advanced level. Happy to take through ABRSM graded exams and theory. Predominantly classical teaching, but can teach basic jazz/pop piano style.

Ben Gilbert - Piano
02089400395 - 07986590675 - Email - Website

Richmond (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Jazz, Popular & Commercial Music, Grades 8 Piano & Theory.

Experience - Running the jazz programme at the Sage Gateshead for 7 years. Teaching workshops and 1-to-1 piano lessons for 9 years.

Notes - Styles: Jazz, improvisation, blues, popular, classical up to grade 6. Beginners and all ages very welcome. Please get in touch to discuss what is right for you.

Carolyn Froggatt - Piano
07949080257 - 02083305673 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Hons, ABSM.

Experience - 10 years+ experience. Royal College of Music Junior. Birmingham Conservatoire.

Notes - Teach AB exams to Grade 8 violin, Grade 6 piano, also theory Grade 5.

Catherine Howe - Piano
07732787022 - 02085495870 - Email - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - ABRSM Diploma on Saxophone. Grade 8 Piano, Singing.

Experience - Formed 2 saxophone groups & organised rehearsals and concerts (inc teaching). Part of school groups & choir/orchestra etc.

Notes - Classical piano/saxophone. Piano up to grade 5 & saxophone upto grade 7.

Julie Cooper - Piano
020 8397 5655 - Chessington (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - CT ABRSM

Experience - Have experience teaching privately and in schools.

Notes - Tuition available for children and adults from beginner to Grade 8. Can prepare pupils for graded exams as required. Theory tuition also available.

Jenni Cooper - Piano
02088934522 - 07957473694 - Email - Hanworth (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BMus (TCM)

Experience - 15 years teaching for various music services including Hounslow+Richmond and independent schools including the Milbourne Lodge

Notes - All Woodwind instruments taught to Grade 8. Bassoon to Diploma level. All ages and stages welcome, including adult beginners and 're-starters'.

Al Clogston - Piano
020 8947 1305 - Email - Website - Wimbledon (Map)


Qualifications - Bachelor of Music, Hartt School of Music/University of Hartford, Conneticut, USA.

Experience - Over 30 years performing experience as Jazz pianist, accompanist, vocalist, actor, guitarist and 5-string banjo picker. Private piano tutor for 8+ years.

Notes - I primarily teach solo jazz and pop piano to enable a student to sit down and play by memory at parties, jazz clubs, cocktail bars, weddings etc. You will learn chord construction, LH accompaniment styles, block styles, improvisation, reharmonisation, scales and modes, runs and arpeggios, comping and more.

Rachelle Bradley - Piano
Email - Staines
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) Music Performance

Experience - I have been teaching since 2007 for music services, performing academies, independent and state  schools and privately at pupil's homes, including theKingston area.

Notes - I teach beginner to intermediate levels of brass instruments aswell as piano and music theory. I currently teach as young as 4years old up to those in retirement. I have experience of working with children and young people with learning and physical disabilities.

Claire Gainford - Piano
07774723698 - 02087935707 - Email - Richmond (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Hons GRNCM Joint Course, Post Graduate Diploma RNCM, Post Graduate Diploma Manchester University

Experience - 17 years teaching in private schools + universities, and professional orchestral playing. Experienced in all age ranges + abilities upto Diploma level.

Notes - I am classically trained and aim to teach with a methodical yet informal approach. I am experienced at ABRSM + Trinity Guildhall exam preparation, and offer aural training + music theory lessons. References from existing pupils available on request.

Samantha Neal Bucktowar - Piano
07748 668 592 - Email - Leatherhead (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - ALCM (Associate of the London College of Music), Grade 8 Piano, Grade 7 Music Theory.

Experience - Over 24 years piano teaching experience.

Notes - I teach all ages from 6 years old to pensioners. I teach all standards from beginners up to Grade 8 piano and also teach up to Grade 5 theory of music. I teach in Thames Ditton 5 days a week but other areas I also teach include New Malden, Kingston, Claygate and Leatherhead.

Jan Gow - Piano
07969 103 091 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Piano Grade 7, Theory Grade 5, BA Hons Music + Art.

Experience - Piano Grade 1-5 teaching. General Music teacher. Elementary recorder and guitar.

Celia Allaker - Piano
020 8943 0424 - Email - Teddington (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - CT ABRSM, studied music at Huddersfield University. Have recently acquired a teaching certificate specific to teaching my first instrument, the cello.

Experience - Have been a member of the NSO, RSO + KPO as well as Morley Chamber Orchestra, and enjoy orchestral playing.

Notes - I enjoy teaching using props for learning rhythm and pulse. The Delcrose (excercises) methods of teaching using balls etc and the Kodály method using the voice help make my lessons more fun. I encourage pupils to learn through the ABRSM structure of teaching and encourage them to pursue grades where possible. Cello and theory to Grade 8, piano and general musicianship to Grade 5.

Joanna Gill - Piano
07843 084 797 - Email - Roehampton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Grade 8 Piano, BMus (Hons) Music, currently studying for my MA in Composing Music for Film and TV.

Experience - 4 years teaching experience. I have played in a Scottish Ceilidh band for 4 years, so willing to teach violin/fiddle too.

Notes - I have been trained classically but can offer traditional music teaching on both violin and piano. Happy to prepare pupils for exams or just help them in musical knowledge, performance and theory.

Charmaine Waterman - Piano
020 8399 7611 - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - ALCM LLCM FLCM.

Experience - 20 years teaching experience, 10 years as Head of Music in Schools.

Notes - Associated Board. Classical and jazz.

Rosemary Harris - Piano
07958354078 - 02084810084 - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Bachelor of Music, PGCE Primary and Music Specialist.

Experience - PGCE Qualified Teacher Since 1991. Classically trained musician.

Notes - Classical piano. Adults wanting to start learning piano for pleasure / improve basic piano skills.

Graham Caldecott - Piano
07903623058 - 02089774912 - Email - Website - Teddington (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Chethams School of Music, G.R.N.C.M.

Experience - 30 years teaching experience including the ILEA, Enfield Arts Support Service. Latymer Upper School.

Notes - All ages and standards. No obligation tryout lesson.

Barry Eaton - Piano
07968031225 - 02089491708 - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - G.T.C.L, F.T.C.L, A.R.C.O, L.R.A.M, A.R.C.M.

Experience - Trained at Trinity College of Music, London from 1964 - 1967. 42 years teaching in private practice & peripatetic in schools.

Notes - Classical & some Jazz. Courses to suit pupils requirements. Preparation for general examinations. All ages. Theory. Accompanist for examinations. Member of Incorporated Society of Musicians.

Beth Perry - Piano
07917860144 - 02082417379 - Email - Surbiton (Map)

Qualifications - BA Hons Music, Postgraduate in Composition, MA in Composing for Film and Television

Experience - Have been teaching for 8 years, including working for the Kingston Music and Arts Service. I played in a band for 10 years, as well as doing some orchestral playing and work with a string quartet.

Notes - I teach in different styles. I am happy to help pupils through exams if they wish. I teach classical music and traditional aspects of music making, but also pop songs and improvisation. I try to make lessons as fun as possible, and take a gentle approach to learning, always treating the student kindly. Adults and children welcome.

Frances George - Piano
020 8943 9215 - Email - Teddington (Map)


Qualifications - MA (Composition), PGCE (Music)

Experience - Over 25 years experience teaching adults and children. Member of the European Piano Teachers Association.

Notes - Beginners from 5 years upwards. The emphasis is on playing for pleasure and developing good general musical awareness. Exams are optional, up to Grade 8 practical and Grade 5 Theory ABRSM. Lessons include theory - I teach classical, pop and easy blues and jazz, and lessons are at my home on a new Yamaha U3 upright piano.

Nicole Carrel - Piano
07903532580 - 02089490591 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Grade 8 Piano, PGCE (Music spec.).

Experience - Specialist music teacher - Primary. Experienced teacher with many exam successes.

Notes - Folk/pop guitar. Happy to teach for enjoyment or exams.

Robin Marsden - Piano
020 8241 2749 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MMus; BA; L.R.A.M (Teaching); DipABRSM (Performance); CKME (Certificate of Kodály Music Education).

Experience - Have worked as a professional musician. Have taught across all key stages up to 'A' level, both as an instrumental teacher and as a class teacher.

Notes - As well as playing clarinet, piano and saxophone, I also teach the recorder, practical musicianship and theory, and can offer tuition for GCSE and 'A' Level music. Please see website for further details.

Lim Hodson - Piano
07912 111 326 - Email - Kingston (Map)


Qualifications - MA (RAM) LRAM MA (KUL) BMus.

Experience - 13 years teaching experience, privately as well as music school.

Notes - I've been teaching for 13 years from beginners to advanced students. Currently, I'm teaching privately in the Surrey area and in a private primary school.

Paul Thornton - Piano
07768241957 - 02083399220 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA (Hons) Music, ALCM, LGSM.

Experience - Trumpet - Richmond College, Trumpet + Piano - German School, Highgate School. 20 years private teaching grades 1-8.

Notes - Studied at the Royal College of Music. I teach all the grades (children + adults) 1-8 on both piano and trumpet. I am also happy to teach beginners-advanced without doing the exams in both classical/jazz.

Phil Warren - Piano
07789 902 169 - Email - Website - East Molesey
Crb Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - A-Level Music.

Experience - 10 years teaching privately - 8 years full time.

Notes - Contemporary rock/pop styles. I primarily teach pupils to play their favourite music using theirown mp3s/CDs. I teach pupil's in their own home - Kingston, Teddington and Surbiton and surrounding areas.

Marina Sirenko - Piano
07913 612 276 - Email - Sunbury (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Degree in teaching, flute & piano.

Experience - 25 years teaching individuals.

Notes - Classical style for adults and for children. All grades.

Elizabeth Binks - Piano
07947404484 - 02083971716 - Chessington (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - AGSM Certificate Advanced Studies Performers (Guildhall School of Music)

Experience - Teaching experience at Epsom College, Wells Cathedral School, Guidhall School of Music, state & private schools)

Notes - Grade exams from beginners to Advanced Diploma standard. 30 years experience. Parents welcome to attend the lessons. I have patience, but get good exam results (AB/Trinity).

Marie-Louise Kaboha - Piano
07988 142 213 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - LTCL (Recital in solo piano with distinction). Also have a teachers LTCL.

Experience - Taught for over 25 years in this country and South Pacific. Have taught in schools, music centres and privately, preparing my pupils for ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall exams. AMEB (Australian Music Exam Board).

Notes - All ages and all standards. Any examination board. I also am happy to teach people not interested in doing exams. Adult beginners welcome.

Georgina Miller - Piano
07775842460 - 02082882733 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus 2i . Grade 6 Piano, Grade 8 Cello, Grade 5 Theory.

Experience - Music Performance Degree, cello + piano teacher, quartet + orchestral player.

Notes - Happy to teach all levels cello, and beginner piano up to grade 5.

Chris Marsh - Piano
07775785756 - 02089428289 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA Hons. MA (Cantab), ABRSM Grade 8 piano and clarinet, currently taking DipABRSM (Dec 2010).

Experience - 10 years experience. Formerly Music Director at St Stephens Church, West London, as well as teaching experience at university and at Mihara High School, Japan. Registered with Kingston and Richmond music services. Regular performances (Kingston Chamber Music Society).

Notes - Experienced teacher of piano, clarinet & theory. Preparation for all ABRSM grade exams, and learning purely for fun. I take a flexible, individual approach to lessons, introducing you/your children to a variety of music depending on their interests, and above all making sure my students are enjoying music as well as making progress.

Kasia Bush - Piano
07752007192 - 02084040150 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MMus - Music Academy - Katowice, Poland.

Experience - Freelance Cellist; Formerly member of Orquestra do Norte, Portugal; Camerata Impuls, Poland; Opera Silesia, Poland. Over 12 years private teaching; Peripatetic cello teacher in Poland.

Notes - Cello + Piano. All ages and levels taught, at home or in studio.

Ed Marshall - Cello
07805 455 582 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BA (Hons) Music from Durham University - Specialising in Performance.

Experience - 3 years of teaching experience at all ages and levels.

Notes - I am a young, friendly and enthusiastic teacher of all levels from beginner to advanced. I would be happy preparing pupils for ABRSM grade exams and can teach music theory. Adults and children welcome.

Andrea Mundy - Cello
07577 607 443 - Email - Website - Hampton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons), MMus (RNCM).

Experience - Over 12 years experience. Professional cellist, working vith various freelance orchestras, chamber groups.

Notes - Beginner to advanced (classical). Prepare ABRSM grades 1-8 on cello.

Jane Cooper - Cello
020 8972 9229 - Email - Esher (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BA(Hons), PGCE with music specialism, Pg.DipTCL, LTCL, Qualified Music Therapist.

Experience - 10 years of experience teaching music in class and individual settings. 3 years experience as a music therapist. Enjoy teaching adults and children. Played with various orchestras:HCO, BPO and a string quartet. Cello tutor for Merton Music Foundation.

Notes - I use a variety of teaching techniques to suit the needs of different pupils. Try to keep learning fun, whilst laying good foundations in techniques and musicianship. Very adaptable and patient. Can prepare pupils for ABRSM exams.

William Harvey - Cello
07792 119 502 - Email - Fetcham (Map)


Qualifications - DipABRSM, BMus, Post Grad Performance Masters from Royal College of Music.

Experience - 3 years of teaching experience at all ages and levels. Experience of preparing students for ABRSM exams.

Notes - All standards/levels. Preparation for ABRSM exams.

Moshe Friedman - Cello
07866300322 - 02085496211 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus R.A.M, Excelence Diploma - Solo Studies (Paris).

Experience - Experienced cello teacher and performer for 25 years.

Notes - Teaching all levels from beginner to advanced. Prepare pupils for grade exams.

Helen Verney - Cello
07956510858 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked -

Qualifications - ARCM Performers, LRAM Performers, ARCM Teachers.

Experience - Royal College of Music, studied for 4 years. Taught at Royal College Junior Dept., Eton, Bedales, Westminster Schools, privately.

Notes - I have spent 10 years specialising in contemporary music and now 15 years as a baroque specialist - I play with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Celia Allaker - Cello
020 8943 0424 - Email - Teddington (Map)
CRB Checked -

Qualifications - CT ABRSM, studied music at Huddersfield University. Have recently acquired a teaching certificate specific to teaching my first instrument, the cello.

Experience - Have been a member of the NSO, RSO + KPO as well as Morley Chamber Orchestra, and enjoy orchestral playing.

Notes - I enjoy teaching using props for learning rhythm and pulse. The Delcrose (exercises) methods of teaching using balls etc and the Kodály method using the voice help make my lessons more fun. I encourage pupils to learn through the ABRSM structure of teaching and encourage them to pursue grades where possible. Cello and theory to Grade 8, piano and general musicianship to Grade 5.

Beth Perry - Cello
07917860144 - 02082417379 - Email - Surbiton (Map)

Qualifications - BA Hons Music, Postgraduate in Composition, MA in Composing for Film and Television

Experience - Have been teaching for 8 years, including working for the Kingston Music and Arts Service. I played in a band for 10 years, as well as doing some orchestral playing and work with a string quartet.

Notes - I teach in different styles. I am happy to help pupils through exams if they wish. I teach classical music and traditional aspects of music making, but also pop songs and improvisation. I try to make lessons as fun as possible, and take a gentle approach to learning, always treating the student kindly. Adults and children welcome.

Georgina Miller - Cello
07775842460 - 02082882733 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus 2i . Grade 6 Piano, Grade 8 Cello, Grade 5 Theory.

Experience - Music Performance Degree, cello + piano teacher, quartet + orchestral player.

Notes - Happy to teach all levels cello, and beginner piano up to grade 5.

Kasia Bush - Cello
07752007192 - 02084040150 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MMus - Music Academy - Katowice, Poland.

Experience - Freelance Cellist; Formerly member of Orquestra do Norte, Portugal; Camerata Impuls, Poland; Opera Silesia, Poland. Over 12 years private teaching; Peripatetic cello teacher in Poland.

Notes - Cello + Piano. All ages and levels taught, at home or in studio.

Ian Davies - Double Bass
07737 363 173 - Email - Website - Chessington (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MA Music Performance, BA (Hons) Music, DipHe Popular Music Performance.

Experience - Over 10 years teaching experience - private, individuals, groups, schools and local authority music services.

Notes - Lessons are structured for all levels, from beginner to advanced, and all styles, from rock to jazz and funk to classical. Practical and fun lessons for all, with the opportunity to do grades only if you want to.

Kip Trevor - Double Bass
07932966334 - 02086050238 - Email - Website - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Leicester School of Music - Theory Teaching dip. (Francis Wright).

Experience - Teaching since mid 70's in between touring as a professional musician, and from 1980 working in Music Publishing, at Carlin, Chappell, Island, BMG and Rondor Music. Now running Websongs music registration.

Notes - I teach mostly beginners, and have an aptitude for maintaining students interest this critical stage of their development.

Paul Baker - Double Bass
07973 803 145 - Email - Kingston
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Bachelor of Music with Honours.

Experience - 15 years teaching classical, rock and funk.

Notes - All ages welcome. Work towards all exams or play for fun. Above all, enjoy the music!

Rebecca Palmer - Viola
07980408821 - 02083909400 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Professional Certificate RAM.

Experience - Violin/viola teacher at Queen's College London. Independent Senior School, also St George's College, Weybridge Prep School. Freelance violinist London Mozart Players, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Notes - Experienced with children from 4-18 years. Coaching is relaxed and friendly with parents always welcome to attend lessons if they choose.

Morgan Shaw - Viola
07540401819 - 02085410509 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Working above ABRSM Grade 8 on both violin and piano, and ABRSM Grade 5 Theory. Just graduated from Kingston University with a BMus Music majoring in Performance (2:1), Completed an ABRSM course on teaching.

Experience - I have been teaching for over 5 years. I aim to to motivate and inspire all age groups and involve the student in a fun dynamic lesson. Performed in competitions. Pupils have taken exams. Able accompanist. Works as a session musician in orchestras and studios, and as a soloist on electric violin at events. Also perform with my perform with my string quartet.

Notes - I can teach either private lessons or small groups in 30, 45 or 60 minute sessions. I can work towards the student's ABRSM graded exams or teach the student just for fun, and can change my lessons to suit each pupil. 100% pass rate with ABRSM examinations.

Miriam Grant - Viola
07946588166 - 02088796027 - Email - Wimbledon (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - ALCM, GRSM (Hons), LRAM.

Experience - Chamber musician and accompanist. Graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, London. Private teaching practice of 30 years. Experience of classical. Jazz and folk. ABRSM exams.

Notes - Teach classical, jazz and folk violin. Classical and jazz piano. Write easy arrangements for beginner - Grade 3 mixed ensembles.

Stephanos Karageorgi - Viola
07506 802 329 - Email - Raynes Park (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - ABRSM Grade 8 in Violin, Viola and Piano.

Experience - 3 years experience teaching privately and also, while a 6th former, assisting music tutors in school w/students years 7-9. 9 years experience performing - weddings, funerals, christenings and private functions.

Notes - I teach from beginner to grade 5. Classical music and improvisation taught.

Namhee Kim - Viola
07897 794 112 - London (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Hons (LCM).

Experience - I have been teaching violin and viola for 13 years. I have taught in many independent schools as well as private students of all ages and standard from beginner to grade 8. Many years of performing experience in the Seoul Orchestra and at corporate functions with my string quartet.

Notes - I teach various music styles including songs from musicals, jazz, pop and classical. I suit my teaching to the student's needs and am happy to prepare them for grade exams.

Amelia Harris - Viola
07973285336 - 02085466984 - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Associate of the Guildford School of Music and Drama (AGSM).

Experience - 25+ years of teaching the violin and viola. Have taught in many independent and local schools, as well as private students of all ages. Many years of performing at weddings and corporate functions in my string quartet.

Notes - Classical style taught but use various music including songs from musicals, jazz, pop and classical. I suit my teaching to the student's needs and am happy to prepare them for exams (100% pass rate). All ages and standards taught, from complete beginner to grade 8.

Beverley Parry - Viola
07921 150 332 - Email - Worcester Park (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MMus Viola Performance, BA (Hons), PG Dip.

Experience - Rotating Principle Viola Southbank Sinfonia 2006. Violin and Viola tutor for Shrewsbury House Preparatory School, Kingston Music and Arts Service, previously Brent and Bromley Music Services.

Notes - I teach a classical playing style and am experienced in preparing pupils for ABRSM exams. 60 minute and 30 minute lessons available. All ages and abilities welcome.

Elizabeth Binks - Viola
07947404484 - 02083971716 - Chessington (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - AGSM Certificate Advanced Studies Performers (Guildhall School of Music)

Experience - Teaching experience at Epsom College, Wells Cathedral School, Guidhall School of Music, state & private schools)

Notes - Grade exams from beginners to Advanced Diploma standard. 30 years experience. Parents welcome to attend the lessons. I have patience, but get good exam results (AB/Trinity).

Sarah Voigt - Violin
07946539199 - 02089473455 - Email - Raynes Park (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - DipRCM (Performer) DipRCM (Teacher).

Experience - I have been teaching for nearly 30 years - some with schools but mostly privately. I began my career as an orchestral violinist with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, followed by a freelance career with orchestras in and around London. My time is now spent chiefly as a private teacher.

Notes - I teach classical style and accommodate all age ranges, from 5 to retirement age. My lessons lengths are 30, 45 or 60 mins, or longer if required.

Gosia Kuznicki - Violin
020 8979 5864 - Email - Website - Hampton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) and MMus.

Experience - Dedicated and passionate teacher, with over 6 years experience of both private and peripatetic teaching within schools in London and Kent. My success rate is 100% of both Trinity and ABRSM syllabuses with pupils of all ages and of grades 1 to 8 and beyond.

Notes - I am classically trained uniting elements of Russian and American violin traditions. I am an initiator of educational and performance projects having worked alongside the English Chamber Orchestra, the English Pocket Opera Company, Phoenix Youth Orchestra and the curator of the Canterbury Chamber Concert Series. Available to prepare for auditions, exams, youth orchestra prep, theory or just for fun.

Miriam Grant - Violin
07946588166 - 02088796027 - Email - Wimbledon (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - ALCM, GRSM (Hons), LRAM.

Experience - Chamber musician and accompanist. Graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, London. Private teaching practice of 30 years. Experience of classical. Jazz and folk. ABRSM exams.

Notes - Teach classical, jazz and folk violin. Classical and jazz piano. Write easy arrangements for beginner - Grade 3 mixed ensembles.

Rebecca Palmer - Violin
07980408821 - 02083909400 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Professional Certificate RAM.

Experience - Violin/viola teacher at Queen's College London. Independent Senior School, also St George's College, Weybridge Prep School. Freelance violinist London Mozart Players, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Notes - Experienced with children from 4-18 years. Coaching is relaxed and friendly with parents always welcome to attend lessons if they choose.

Sam Lockyer - Violin
07896036685 - 02083994157 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA (Hons) Music and Recording Technology, ABRSM Grade 8 Piano and Violin, TC Grade 6 Guitar.

Experience - I am a 36 year old married father of 2 young children, have been working in a creative role within the music industry for the past 15 years and am now studying for a PGCE (Music) with the Open University to teach music at a secondary level. Played in ensembles, bands, orchestras, string quartets covering many different genres, as well as composing and recording. I have tutored in different periods over 20 years of playing piano, violin and guitar.

Notes - I can teach in either a conventional classical exam-led manner or a more tailored approach, applying what is taught to the individual's favoured styles of music. I have an entusiastic and energetc manner and select music to connect what pupils are learning and listening to. I aim to teach an all round understanding of music in addition to playing an instrument. All ages and levels welcome.

Lily Schlaen - Violin
07766 642 017 - Email - Teddington (Map)


Qualifications - Post-Graduate Diploma in Violin Performance and Teaching.

Experience - Concert violinist (Professional). 18 years of teaching experience, all levels and ages.

Notes - Classica, modern, Baroque, Celtic, Gypsy, film music, chamber music. Director of OSF (Orquesta sin Fronteras) whose patron is Dr Vince Cable.

Stephanos Karageorgi - Violin
07506 802 329 - Email - Raynes Park (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - ABRSM Grade 8 in Violin, Viola and Piano.

Experience - 3 years experience teaching privately and also, while a 6th former, assisting music tutors in school w/students years 7-9. 9 years experience performing - weddings, funerals, christenings and private functions.

Notes - I teach from beginner to grade 5. Classical music and improvisation taught.

Sonia Regan - Violin
07877101049 - 02082881380 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - PGCE (Hons) GLCM, LRAM, LTCL, ALCM, CTABRSM.

Experience - More than 30 years. Own S.R. music group. Fusion of East and West. Secondary school teacher (music). Performed for charity sometimes.

Notes - Prepare all exams, ABRSM, Trinity, ACM, O-Level A-Level music. All ages welcomed from 4-80.

Isolda Tan - Violin
07751648251 - 02082740309 - Email - Ham (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus - BA Music.

Experience - Private tuition, specialising in performance.

Notes - Beginners or more advanced pupils welcome, any age, exam work/grades. Enjoy working at your own age - play for fun.

Chris Spiers - Violin
07591517770 - 02083997697 - Email - Surbiton/Esher (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Grade 8 Violin.

Experience - Many years of orchestral experience, top soloist at school.

Notes - Friendly, encouraging approach. Beginners to grade 5 welcome.

Morgan Shaw - Violin
07540401819 - 02085410509 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Working above ABRSM Grade 8 on both violin and piano, and ABRSM Grade 5 Theory. Just graduated from Kingston University with a BMus Music majoring in Performance (2:1), Completed an ABRSM course on teaching.

Experience - I have been teaching for over 5 years. I aim to to motivate and inspire all age groups and involve the student in a fun dynamic lesson. Performed in competitions. Pupils have taken exams. Able accompanist. Works as a session musician in orchestras and studios, and as a soloist on electric violin at events. Also perform with my perform with my string quartet.

Notes - I can teach either private lessons or small groups in 30, 45 or 60 minute sessions. I can work towards the student's ABRSM graded exams or teach the student just for fun, and can change my lessons to suit each pupil. 100% pass rate with ABRSM examinations.

Namhee Kim - Violin
07897 794 112 - London (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Hons (LCM).

Experience - I have been teaching violin and viola for 13 years. I have taught in many independent schools as well as private students of all ages and standard from beginner to grade 8. Many years of performing experience in the Seoul Orchestra and at corporate functions with my string quartet.

Notes - I teach various music styles including songs from musicals, jazz, pop and classical. I suit my teaching to the student's needs and am happy to prepare them for grade exams.

James Lee - Violin
07769 971 102 - Email - Website - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (RCM), MMus, DipRAM (RAM).

Experience - Several years experience in teaching, extensive performing experience in UK and abroad, prizewinner of numerous international competitions.

Notes - To book a lesson, or for more details, please contact me.

Amelia Harris - Violin
07973285336 - 02085466984 - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Associate of the Guildford School of Music and Drama (AGSM).

Experience - 25+ years of teaching the violin and viola. Have taught in many independent and local schools, as well as private students of all ages. Many years of performing at weddings and corporate functions in my string quartet.

Notes - Classical style taught but use various music including songs from musicals, jazz, pop and classical. I suit my teaching to the student's needs and am happy to prepare them for exams (100% pass rate). All ages and standards taught, from complete beginner to grade 8.

Carolyn Froggatt - Violin
07949080257 - 02083305673 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Hons, ABSM.

Experience - 10 years+ experience. Royal College of Music Junior. Birmingham Conservatoire.

Notes - Teach AB exams to Grade 8 violin, Grade 6 piano, also theory Grade 5.

Beverley Parry - Violin
07921 150 332 - Email - Worcester Park (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MMus Viola Performance, BA (Hons), PG Dip.

Experience - Rotating Principle Vila Southbank Sinfonia 2006. Violin and Viola tutor for Shrewsbury House Preparatory School, Kingston Music and Arts Service, previously Brent and Bromley Music Services.

Notes - I teach a classical playing style and am experienced in preparing pupils for ABRSM exams. 60 minute and 30 minute lessons available. All ages and abilities welcome.

Joanna Gill - Violin
07843 084 797 - Email - Roehampton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Grade 8 Piano, BMus (Hons) Music, currently studying for my MA in Composing Music for Film and TV.

Experience - 4 years teaching experience. I have played in a Scottish Ceilidh band for 4 years, so willing to teach violin/fiddle too.

Notes - I have been trained classically but can offer traditional music teaching on both violin and piano. Happy to prepare pupils for exams or just help them in musical knowledge, performance and theory.

Will Street - Violin
07843 020 118 - Email - Richmond (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Berklee College of Music, Boston - Dip.Mus. Summa cum Laude. St John's College Cambridge - MA. ABRSM Advanced Certificate; Grade 8 w/ Distinction.

Experience - 10 years experience teaching individuals from young children to undergraduates.

Notes - Violin technique, rhythm, interpretation, theory, improvisation. I am also an active performer, studio musician and ensemble leader.

Elizabeth Binks - Violin
07947404484 - 02083971716 - Chessington (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - AGSM Certificate Advanced Studies Performers (Guildhall School of Music)

Experience - Teaching experience at Epsom College, Wells Cathedral School, Guidhall School of Music, state & private schools)

Notes - Grade exams from beginners to Advanced Diploma standard. 30 years experience. Parents welcome to attend the lessons. I have patience, but get good exam results (AB/Trinity).

Lauren Casey - Violin
07947745745 - 02083981200 - Email - Website - Esher (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA Hons in Professional Musicianship (Vocals). ABRSM grades on violin. Trained.

Experience - Teaching violin + vocals for over 6 years. 100% pass rate. Teacher at Stagecoach. Taught groups in schools. Led junior school rock choir. Manage a stageschool 'Casey's Centrestage'.

Notes - I am a young, fun + enthusiastic teacher. I teach ABRSM for violin. I teach many styles in vocals, improving breathing technique, pitch, power, performance skills, posture, diction etc. Many of my pupils want to learn to sing covers, musicals + other styles. I find teaching very rewarding + enjoy passing on my knowledge and performance skills.

Jenni Cooper - Bassoon
02088934522 - 07957473694 - Email - Hanworth (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BMus (TCM)

Experience - 15 years teaching for various music services including Hounslow+Richmond and independent schools including the Milbourne Lodge

Notes - All Woodwind instruments taught to Grade 8. Bassoon to Diploma level. All ages and stages welcome, including adult beginners and 're-starters'.

Claire Gainford - Bassoon
07774723698 - 02087935707 - Email - Richmond (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Hons GRNCM Joint Course, Post Graduate Diploma RNCM, Post Graduate Diploma Manchester University

Experience - 17 years teaching in private schools + universities, and professional orchestral playing. Experienced in all age ranges + abilities upto Diploma level.

Notes - I am classically trained and aim to teach with a methodical yet informal approach. I am experienced at ABRSM + Trinity Guildhall exam preparation, and offer aural training + music theory lessons. References from existing pupils available on request.

Sebastien Rogeon-Pipe - Clarinet
07735 456 135 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Hons 1st Class Honours. Trinity College of Music, 2005 graduate.

Experience - I have experience teaching one-to-one and larger groups in private/state schools and music service. I am also an in demand performer.

Notes - Styles taught: jazz, pop, classical. If required: ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall Gradese 1-8 and music theory. Other skills taught: improvisation, rhythms, readin music, memorising, musicality and self expression. My lessons are enjoyable, relaxed and structured to help you develop your playing to the best of your ability.

Larissa Zetlein - Clarinet
Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Studying BMus (Hons) at City University with Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Experience - I am an experienced orchestral player, having been conducted by Sir Colin Davis, and appeared at major convert venues around the country.

Notes - All ages and levels taught. I can prepare for theory exams.

Geoffrey Williams - Clarinet
07976206545 - 02086486092 - Morden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - ARCM Performers Course at Royal College of Music 1964-1967.

Experience - Have taught at all levels since leaving college.

Notes - I have been in many West End shows including Cats, Phantom, Miserables and have played for numerous recordings and TV shows, including 3 Royal Variety shows.

Jim Clow - Clarinet
07740478687 - 02088949994 - Email - Twickenham (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Senior Instrumental Teacher, London Borough of Hounslow. Flute and Piccolo with Band of the Irish Guards.

Experience - Qualified teacher of all woodwind instruments including Oboe with Hounslow Music Service and Adult Education for over 30 years.

Notes - Experienced at preparing pupils of all ages for ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall examinations. References from existing and former pupils on request. Conducted and tutored bands and orchestras for all ages. Currently resident conductor of Whitton Wind Orchestra.

Judy Morrison - Clarinet
020 8941 1227 - Email - Hampton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - LRCM. ALCM. BSc DipRam. PGCE.

Experience - Private and school teaching.

Notes - Classical and swing.

Julie Holland - Clarinet
07929377258 - 02083931157 - Email - Ewell (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - LRAM, GBSM, ABSM.

Experience - Experienced teacher of all ages and abilities. Currently working at Putney High School, St George's College in Weybridge and for Kingston Music Service. Also worked with professional orchestras.

Notes - Tuition is based on a classical approach from beginners to an advanced level.

Gemma Norford - Clarinet
07707 911 849 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) 2:1, Cardiff University. Grade 6 ABRSM Piano. DipABRSM (Performance) Clarinet.

Experience - Head of Woodwind at Kampala Music School, Uganda. Active musician with extensive ensemble experience. Previous employment with ABRSM ensures good working knowledge of syllabus. Experience of teaching a wide range of ages.

Notes - I teach predominantly classical but able to teach beginner jazz. Aural and theory skills will be taught as part of the lesson as I feel it is important the three disciplines should be taught in reference to each other. I am reliable, friendly and keen to encourage musical ability and enjoyment in students of all ages and abilities. Beginner-Diploma

Jenni Cooper - Clarinet
02088934522 - 07957473694 - Email - Hanworth (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BMus (TCM)

Experience - 15 years teaching for various music services including Hounslow+Richmond and independent schools including the Milbourne Lodge

Notes - All Woodwind instruments taught to Grade 8. Bassoon to Diploma level. All ages and stages welcome, including adult beginners and 're-starters'.

Claire Gainford - Clarinet
07774723698 - 02087935707 - Email - Richmond (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Hons GRNCM Joint Course, Post Graduate Diploma RNCM, Post Graduate Diploma Manchester University

Experience - 17 years teaching in private schools + universities, and professional orchestral playing. Experienced in all age ranges + abilities upto Diploma level.

Notes - I am classically trained and aim to teach with a methodical yet informal approach. I am experienced at ABRSM + Trinity Guildhall exam preparation, and offer aural training + music theory lessons. References from existing pupils available on request.

Fred Summerbell - Clarinet
07779687704 - 02088474770 - Isleworth (Map)

Qualifications - ATCL, LTCL.

Experience - Over 25 years private teaching experience from beginner to diploma. Performing in big bands, dance bands, symphony orchestras and chamber orchestras.

Notes - Will also teach Clarinet and/or Flute. Classical & Jazz styles taught at all levels, preferring the 'nice tunes' repertoire to the pop scene (it's not for me). Adult beginners a specialty but all enthusiasts welcome.

Julian Wheeler - Clarinet
07967628248 - 02082862068 - Email - Morden (Map)
CRB Checked -

Qualifications - LRWCMD Licentiate Dip. Royal Welsh College, Music/Drama.

Experience - Currently Professor of Clarinet, Royal Marines School of Music, visiting teacher, Royal Grammar School Guildford. Performance experience: Gabrielli Consort & Players, Classical Opera Company, New London Sinfonia, 18th Century Sinfonia, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, BBC, Harmonie Band etc.

Notes - Teach at all levels to ABRSM Grade VIII and above. All styles & all ages welcome.

Robin Marsden - Clarinet
020 8241 2749 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MMus; BA; L.R.A.M (Teaching); DipABRSM (Performance); CKME (Certificate of Kodály Music Education).

Experience - Have worked as a professional musician. Have taught across all key stages up to 'A' level, both as an instrumental teacher and as a class teacher.

Notes - As well as playing clarinet, piano and saxophone, I also teach the recorder, practical musicianship and theory, and can offer tuition for GCSE and 'A' Level music. Please see website for further details.

Rick Scowen - Clarinet
020 8915 0188 - Sutton (Map)
Will Travel

Experience - At Schools, college and primary level since 1984. Coaching to all grade levels 1-8.

Notes - Jazz - both practical and theory. Published by Stanza Music (for the National Youth Jazz Orchestra).

Kelvin Christiane - Clarinet
07971242864 - 02082863242 - Email - Website - Twickenham (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - GDPLM (Leeds College of Music) studying saxophone, flute and composition. Grade 8 Clarinet and Oboe.

Experience - 20 years professional player and teacher. Teach at Hampton School at present.

Notes - I teach beginners to advanced level. Classical to Jazz and Blues.

Tom Law - Clarinet
07748964403 - 02089494768 - Email - Website - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) - Royal College of Music. MMus (Jazz) - Guildhall School of Music + Drama.

Experience - Currently teaching at Bedales School Highgate School and Surrey University. Work as a freelance player includes Paragon Saxophone Quartet, CBSO, BSO + WND.

Notes - I teach both jazz and classical to all ages and abilities. I have experience in entering students for ABRSM straight and jazz, and Trinity/Guildhall exams with 100% pass rate.

Chris Marsh - Clarinet
07775785756 - 02089428289 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA Hons. MA (Cantab), ABRSM Grade 8 piano and clarinet, currently taking DipABRSM (Dec 2010).

Experience - 10 years experience. Formerly Music Director at St Stephens Church, West London, as well as teaching experience at university and at Mihara High School, Japan. Registered with Kingston and Richmond music services. Regular performances (Kingston Chamber Music Society).

Notes - Experienced teacher of piano, clarinet & theory. Preparation for all ABRSM grade exams, and learning purely for fun. I take a flexible, individual approach to lessons, introducing you/your children to a variety of music depending on their interests, and above all making sure my students are enjoying music as well as making progress.

Sebastien Rogeon-Pipe - Flute
07735 456 135 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Hons 1st Class Honours. Trinity College of Music, 2005 graduate.

Experience - I have experience teaching one-to-one and larger groups in private/state schools and music service. I am also an in demand performer.

Notes - Styles taught: jazz, pop, classical. If required: ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall Gradese 1-8 and music theory. Other skills taught: improvisation, rhythms, readin music, memorising, musicality and self expression. My lessons are enjoyable, relaxed and structured to help you develop your playing to the best of your ability.

Lois Geldard - Flute and Piccolo
07970 680 812 - Email - Banstead (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Ex Royal College of Music scholar 1980-85. Dip RCM performers (hons); ARCM (teachers); PGRCM.

Experience - Over 25 years, highly succressful and varied career, performing and teaching flute worldwide. BBC. Concert Orch, West End, English Nat Opera, Royal Ballet, English Chamber Orch, Glyndebourne and RPO/Youth Orch coach, teacher, mentor, adjudicator.

Notes - All styles taught, age 7+. Absolute beginners to budding professionals welcome. Full preparation given for ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall exams, scholarship auditions, GCSE and A-Level music performance, specialist music schools and conservatoires. Exceptional past pupil results, hence much sought after teacher. I teach at Epsom College, Rosebery and privately.

Anna Dobie - Flute
01372277887 - 07979550372 - Email - Ashtead (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - LLCM (Performance Diploma), LTCL (Teaching Diploma).

Experience - Nearly 20 years experience of teaching flute in schools and at home.

Notes - I teach all ages - currently from 6 years to 60. I prepare pupils for either Trinity or ABRSM exams. Students who prefer not to take exams are also welcome.

Mary Parker - Flute
07973413056 - 02083399220 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - ARCM DipRCM (Flute, Piano).

Experience - I am an experienced teacher and performer. I studied at The Royal College of Music. I am qualified and with 20 years teaching experience will teach beginners through to grade 8 and beyond, in both piano and flute.

Notes - I am able to play piano accompaniments for my flute pupils to advanced levels.

Joanna Brown - Flute
07827 812 952 - Email - Wimbledon (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) PGCE Music.

Experience - I have taught privately for 10 years in independent schools and privately. Lots of vocal performance experience, including venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and the Barbican.

Notes - I take a mainly classical approach but also happy to work on non-classical repertoire. Flute all levels. Voice and piano early grades. I also offer coaching in music theory and school examinations, such as GCSE, A Level or International Baccalaureate.

Geoffrey Williams - Flute
07976206545 - 02086486092 - Morden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - ARCM Performers Course at Royal College of Music 1964-1967.

Experience - Have taught at all levels since leaving college.

Notes - I have been in many West End shows including Cats, Phantom, Miserables and have played for numerous recordings and TV shows, including 3 Royal Variety shows.

Jim Clow - Flute
07740478687 - 02088949994 - Email - Twickenham (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Senior Instrumental Teacher, London Borough of Hounslow. Flute and Piccolo with Band of the Irish Guards.

Experience - Qualified teacher of all woodwind instruments including Oboe with Hounslow Music Service and Adult Education for over 30 years.

Notes - Experienced at preparing pupils of all ages for ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall examinations. References from existing and former pupils on request. Conducted and tutored bands and orchestras for all ages. Currently resident conductor of Whitton Wind Orchestra.

William Summers - Flute
07949652315 - 02089414917 - Email - Website - Wimbledon (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BA Hons in Music (Colchester Institute School of Music), Postgraduate Certificate in Performance (Trinity College), Teaching Certificate (adult education - City).

Experience - I have taught in local schools and universities and led workshops for children and adults. I have played early music (mostly) in festivals throughout the UK and in Europe.

Notes - I have a particular interest in early and classical music, and aim to give students at least a general idea of the theory, structure and history of their music. Lessons can include improvisation.

Rosie Timpson - Flute
07910234996 - 02087442506 - Email - Twickenham (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - ABRSM Grade 8 Distinction, MA (Hons) CANTAB.

Experience - 7 years of flute and music theory tuition for ABRSM, Guildhall or for recreation. Children or adults.

Notes - Beginners to advanced classical flute. Both for grades and/or recreation. Jazz, folk and popular styles covered.

Jenni Cooper - Flute
02088934522 - 07957473694 - Email - Hanworth (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BMus (TCM)

Experience - 15 years teaching for various music services including Hounslow+Richmond and independent schools including the Milbourne Lodge

Notes - All Woodwind instruments taught to Grade 8. Bassoon to Diploma level. All ages and stages welcome, including adult beginners and 're-starters'.

Claire Gainford - Flute
07774723698 - 02087935707 - Email - Richmond (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Hons GRNCM Joint Course, Post Graduate Diploma RNCM, Post Graduate Diploma Manchester University

Experience - 17 years teaching in private schools + universities, and professional orchestral playing. Experienced in all age ranges + abilities upto Diploma level.

Notes - I am classically trained and aim to teach with a methodical yet informal approach. I am experienced at ABRSM + Trinity Guildhall exam preparation, and offer aural training + music theory lessons. References from existing pupils available on request.

Fred Summerbell - Flute
07779687704 - 02088474770 - Isleworth (Map)

Qualifications - ATCL, LTCL.

Experience - Over 25 years private teaching experience from beginner to diploma. Performing in big bands, dance bands, symphony orchestras and chamber orchestras.

Notes - Will also teach Clarinet and/or Flute. Classical & Jazz styles taught at all levels, preferring the 'nice tunes' repertoire to the pop scene (it's not for me). Adult beginners a specialty but all enthusiasts welcome.

Beth Perry - Flute
07917860144 - 02082417379 - Email - Surbiton (Map)

Qualifications - BA Hons Music, Postgraduate in Composition, MA in Composing for Film and Television

Experience - Have been teaching for 8 years, including working for the Kingston Music and Arts Service. I played in a band for 10 years, as well as doing some orchestral playing and work with a string quartet.

Notes - Piano & Keyboard. I teach in different styles. I am happy to help pupils through exams if that is the path they'd like to take. I teach classical music and the more traditional aspects of music making, but I also teach pop songs and improvisation. I try to make lessons as fun as possible, and take a very gentle approach to learning, always treating the student kindly. I welcome adults and children.

Kelvin Christiane - Flute
07971242864 - 02082863242 - Email - Website - Twickenham (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - GDPLM (Leeds College of Music) studying saxophone, flute and composition. Grade 8 Clarinet and Oboe.

Experience - 20 years professional player and teacher. Teach at Hampton School at present.

Notes - I teach beginners to advanced level. Classical to Jazz and Blues.

Marina Sirenko - Flute
07913 612 276 - Email - Sunbury (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Degree in teaching, flute & piano.

Experience - 25 years teaching individuals.

Notes - Classical style for adults and for children. All grades.

Jennie-Lee Keetley - Oboe
07713 400 328 - Email - Website - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons), PGdip RCM.

Experience - 10 years teaching experience, both privately and in schools. For the past 7 years I have taught oboe at Tormead school in Guildford. I also work as a professional freelance oboist and have performed with some of the countries leading orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Notes - I am experienced at preparing pupils for grade examinations and teach all ages and abilities.

Jim Clow - Oboe
07740478687 - 02088949994 - Email - Twickenham (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Senior Instrumental Teacher, London Borough of Hounslow. Flute and Piccolo with Band of the Irish Guards.

Experience - Qualified teacher of all woodwind instruments including Oboe with Hounslow Music Service and Adult Education for over 30 years.

Notes - Experienced at preparing pupils of all ages for ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall examinations. References from existing and former pupils on request. Conducted and tutored bands and orchestras for all ages. Currently resident conductor of Whitton Wind Orchestra.

Jenni Cooper - Oboe
02088934522 - 07957473694 - Email - Hanworth (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BMus (TCM)

Experience - 15 years teaching for various music services including Hounslow+Richmond and independent schools including the Milbourne Lodge

Notes - All Woodwind instruments taught to Grade 8. Bassoon to Diploma level. All ages and stages welcome, including adult beginners and 're-starters'.

Isabella Millea - Oboe
07867795365 - 02089425585 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Perf. LRAM QTS.

Experience - I have taught privately and in schools from 1999. I have played with well known orchestras such as BBC Philharmonic, Royal Opera House + the LSO.

Notes - I teach classical and beginner jazz. All ages and abilities welcome.

William Summers - Recorder
07949652315 - 02089414917 - Email - Website - Wimbledon (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BA Hons in Music (Colchester Institute School of Music), Postgraduate Certificate in Performance (Trinity College), Teaching Certificate (adult education - City).

Experience - I have taught in local schools and universities and led workshops for children and adults. I have played early music (mostly) in festivals throughout the UK and in Europe.

Notes - I have a particular interest in early and classical music, and aim to give students at least a general idea of the theory, structure and history of their music. Lessons can include improvisation.

Jan Gow - Recorder
07969 103 091 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Piano Grade 7, Theory Grade 5, BA Hons Music + Art.

Experience - Piano Grade 1-5 teaching. General Music teacher. Elementary recorder and guitar.

Katie Swan - Recorder
07751422610 - 02083942235 - Email - Epsom (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Cert Ed. FDA.

Experience - 14 years private and educational teaching. Grade 8 standard. Ages 7 and up.

Notes - All styles.

Susan Pluthero - Recorder
01784 250 240 - Email - Ashford (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Piano - CT ABRSM.

Experience - I have played since I was a child and took up piano teaching after retirement, transferring skills gained as a primary school teacher. I am an active recorder ensemble player.

Notes - I teach mainly classical, but have completed the initial ABRSM Jazz Professional Development course in 2008 and am happy to teach early stages of jazz piano, recorders and theory to grade 5. I aim to give pupils a firm musical grounding, establishing good habits from the start, which will form the basis of whatever musical style they may wish to play in the future.

Beth Perry - Recorder
07917860144 - 02082417379 - Email - Surbiton (Map)

Qualifications - BA Hons Music, Postgraduate in Composition, MA in Composing for Film and Television

Experience - Have been teaching for 8 years, including working for the Kingston Music and Arts Service. I played in a band for 10 years, as well as doing some orchestral playing and work with a string quartet.

Notes - Piano & Keyboard. I teach in different styles. I am happy to help pupils through exams if that is the path they'd like to take. I teach classical music and the more traditional aspects of music making, but I also teach pop songs and improvisation. I try to make lessons as fun as possible, and take a very gentle approach to learning, always treating the student kindly. I welcome adults and children.

Robin Marsden - Recorder
020 8241 2749 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MMus; BA; L.R.A.M (Teaching); DipABRSM (Performance); CKME (Certificate of Kodály Music Education).

Experience - Have worked as a professional musician. Have taught across all key stages up to 'A' level, both as an instrumental teacher and as a class teacher.

Notes - As well as playing clarinet, piano and saxophone, I also teach the recorder, practical musicianship and theory, and can offer tuition for GCSE and 'A' Level music. Please see website for further details.

Sebastien Rogeon-Pipe - Saxophone
07735 456 135 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Hons 1st Class Honours. Trinity College of Music, 2005 graduate.

Experience - I have experience teaching one-to-one and larger groups in private/state schools and music service. I am also an in demand performer.

Notes - Styles taught: jazz, pop, classical. If required: ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall Gradese 1-8 and music theory. Other skills taught: improvisation, rhythms, readin music, memorising, musicality and self expression. My lessons are enjoyable, relaxed and structured to help you develop your playing to the best of your ability.

Grainne O'Kelly - Saxophone
07808472327 - 02088921355 - Email - Twickenham (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA 1st Class Honours in Music.

Experience - Experienced sax teacher in a variety of styles including pop, rock, soul and jazz. Have played in a variety of bands for many years. I also compose and arrange.

Notes - Lessons are relaxed and informal, with emphasis on fun and enjoyment. I'm happy to play whatever style of music you like.

Geoffrey Williams - Saxophone
07976206545 - 02086486092 - Morden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - ARCM Performers Course at Royal College of Music 1964-1967.

Experience - Have taught at all levels since leaving college.

Notes - I have been in many West End shows including Cats, Phantom, Miserables and have played for numerous recordings and TV shows, including 3 Royal Variety shows.

Jim Clow - Saxophone
07740478687 - 02088949994 - Email - Twickenham (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - Senior Instrumental Teacher, London Borough of Hounslow. Flute and Piccolo with Band of the Irish Guards.

Experience - Qualified teacher of all woodwind instruments including Oboe with Hounslow Music Service and Adult Education for over 30 years.

Notes - Experienced at preparing pupils of all ages for ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall examinations. References from existing and former pupils on request. Conducted and tutored bands and orchestras for all ages. Currently resident conductor of Whitton Wind Orchestra.

Robin Merrett - Saxophone
07800 966 226 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus with Hons 1st Class Degree in Music Composition. Associated Board of Music Grade 5 Theory with Merit.

Experience - Independent saxophone tutor since 2009 (total beginners to advanced). Teach in many styles including jazz, classical, funk, reggae, ska, punk, rock, hip hop and soul. 10 years touring the UK and Europe playing in these genres too. Website of one of my bands included above.

Notes - I teach both jazz and classical styles for exams, but generally cater my lessons towards any style/genre or level that my students wish to learn. Fun and relaxed lessons catered to you. Sight reading and aural skills addressed.

Gemma Norford - Saxophone
07707 911 849 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) 2:1, Cardiff University. Grade 6 ABRSM Piano. DipABRSM (Performance) Clarinet.

Experience - Head of Woodwind at Kampala Music School, Uganda. Active musician with extensive ensemble experience. Previous employment with ABRSM ensures good working knowledge of syllabus. Experience of teaching a wide range of ages.

Notes - I teach predominantly classical but able to teach beginner jazz. Aural and theory skills will be taught as part of the lesson as I feel it is important the three disciplines should be taught in reference to each other. I am reliable, friendly and keen to encourage musical ability and enjoyment in students of all ages and abilities. Beginner-Diploma

Catherine Howe - Saxophone
07732787022 - 02085495870 - Email - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - ABRSM Diploma on Saxophone. Grade 8 Piano, Singing.

Experience - Formed 2 saxophone groups & organised rehearsals and concerts (inc teaching). Part of school groups & choir/orchestra etc.

Notes - Classical piano/saxophone. Piano up to grade 5 & saxophone upto grade 7.

Grant o'Sullivan - Saxophone
07736407165 - 02032396288 - Email - Hanworth (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Music.

Experience - Conducted St Mary's Singers in Teddington. Current projects include conducting St Mary's Teddington Bellringers as well as other alto sax students. I can teach individual sax lessons or small ensemble training. Lessons can be in the evenings after work or on Tuesdays during the day.

Notes - Each lesson is tailored to you. We can either arrange lessons as a hobby or for examinations.

Claire Gainford - Saxophone
07774723698 - 02087935707 - Email - Richmond (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Hons GRNCM Joint Course, Post Graduate Diploma RNCM, Post Graduate Diploma Manchester University

Experience - 17 years teaching in private schools + universities, and professional orchestral playing. Experienced in all age ranges + abilities upto Diploma level.

Notes - I am classically trained and aim to teach with a methodical yet informal approach. I am experienced at ABRSM + Trinity Guildhall exam preparation, and offer aural training + music theory lessons. References from existing pupils available on request.

Robert Goodhew - Saxophone
07796958652 - 01932232886 - Email - Website - Walton-on-Thames (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - ATCL Diploma, MMus Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Spike Robinson Scholarship (British Jazz Foundation).

Experience - Extensive experience teaching private and group tuition to both children and adults. All styles catered for with Jazz and Improvisation a speciality.

Notes - Keen to learn the sax but don't like the thought of exams? Look no further! I will teach you with the emphasis on enjoyment. Results guaranteed!

Fred Summerbell - Saxophone
07779687704 - 02088474770 - Isleworth (Map)

Qualifications - ATCL, LTCL.

Experience - Over 25 years private teaching experience from beginner to diploma. Performing in big bands, dance bands, symphony orchestras and chamber orchestras.

Notes - Will also teach Clarinet and/or Flute. Classical & Jazz styles taught at all levels, preferring the 'nice tunes' repertoire to the pop scene (it's not for me). Adult beginners a specialty but all enthusiasts welcome.

Chris Doney - Saxophone
07920180720 - 02082417379 - Email - Surbiton (Map)


Qualifications - BA Hons Music and Technology.

Experience - Mostly beginners, grades 1-5, adults or children.

Notes - Alto sax I try to make the lessons fun and relaxed!

Robin Marsden - Saxophone
020 8241 2749 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MMus; BA; L.R.A.M (Teaching); DipABRSM (Performance); CKME (Certificate of Kodály Music Education).

Experience - Have worked as a professional musician. Have taught across all key stages up to 'A' level, both as an instrumental teacher and as a class teacher.

Notes - As well as playing clarinet, piano and saxophone, I also teach the recorder, practical musicianship and theory, and can offer tuition for GCSE and 'A' Level music. Please see website for further details.

Rick Scowen - Saxophone
020 8915 0188 - Sutton (Map)
Will Travel

Experience - At Schools, college and primary level since 1984. Coaching to all grade levels 1-8.

Notes - Jazz - both practical and theory. Published by Stanza Music (for the National Youth Jazz Orchestra).

Kelvin Christiane - Saxophone
07971242864 - 02082863242 - Email - Website - Twickenham (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - GDPLM (Leeds College of Music) studying saxophone, flute and composition. Grade 8 Clarinet and Oboe.

Experience - 20 years professional player and teacher. Teach at Hampton School at present.

Notes - I teach beginners to advanced level. Classical to Jazz and Blues.

Tom Law - Saxophone
07748964403 - 02089494768 - Email - Website - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) - Royal College of Music. MMus (Jazz) - Guildhall School of Music + Drama.

Experience - Currently teaching at Bedales School Highgate School and Surrey University. Work as a freelance player includes Paragon Saxophone Quartet, CBSO, BSO + WND.

Notes - I teach both jazz and classical to all ages and abilities. I have experience in entering students for ABRSM straight and jazz, and Trinity/Guildhall exams with 100% pass rate.

Sarah Voight - Theory
07946539199 - 02089473455 - Email - Raynes Park (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - DipRCM (Performer) DipRCM (Teacher).

Experience - I have been teaching for nearly 30 years - some with schools but mostly privately. I began my career as an orchestral violinist with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, followed by a freelance career with orchestras in and around London. My time is now spent chiefly as a private teacher, teaching theory, piano and violin.

Notes - I teach classical style and accommodate all age ranges, from 5 to retirement age. My lessons lengths are 30, 45 or 60 mins, or longer if required.

Andrea Mundy - Theory
07577 607 443 - Email - Website - Hampton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons), MMus (RNCM).

Experience - Over 12 years experience. Professional cellist, working vith various freelance orchestras, chamber groups.

Notes - Grade 1-6 theory. Prepare ABRSM grades 1-8 on cello.

Narrem Shlash - Piano
07928 398 636 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA in teaching piano.

Experience - 22 years teaching exp.

Notes - I do teach all levels and ages and do ABRSM prep-Gr 8.

Harry Bagnall - Theory
07751 527 342 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - PG Dip (Royal Academy of Music), BA (hons).

Experience - 10 years experience as a singing workshop leader and peripatetic singing teachers.

Notes - Classically trained tenor, conversant in different styles including jazz, musical theatre. Also teaching theory and coaching for auditions and aural tests.

Kitty Man - Theory
07920 163 101 - Email - Twickenham (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BMUS Music, Advanced Performance at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, all graded examinations in Piano.

Experience - Over 10 years teaching experience.

Notes - Teach all ages and levels. Learning for fun. ABRSM examinations if required. Grade 5 theory.

Michael Regan - Theory
07733370814 - 02082881380 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - MMus BMus HonFLCM LGSM.

Experience - More than 40 years. Examiner, composer, music teacher for school, KMAS, home.

Notes - Prepare all exam broard, LCM, ABRSM, A-Level, degree music. Composition, performance, LCM exam centre, special visit for ABRSM. All ages welcome. Accompanist for all exam.

Tristan Jones - Theory
07779 078 648 - Email - Chessington (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - BA Hons - Commercial Music (University of Westminster), Grade 8 Rockschool.

Experience - Private guitar/bass tuition since 2003, and I have taught over 50 pupils long term pupils. I have lots of experience in performance, composition and recording. My pupils have 100% Rockschool pass rate, including at higher grades, and I have also privately tutored for GCSE Music, with a 100% A* pass rate.

Notes - I can help with composition, theory or performance/audition preparation, or any aspects of GCSE or A-Level. I have the facility to record students, which can be particularly beneficial for vocalists, and I can provide feedback from a producer perspective, and create backing tracks for auditions. Lessons take place in my home studio, and there are facilities to record students and teach music production.

Maria Soriano - Theory
07538 469 601 - Email - Website - Richmond (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Profesional Singer's Diploma in Conservatoire (Madrid). CAP certificate of Pedagogic Competence for Secondary Education.

Experience - 17 years of experience teaching classical and modern. Trained in primal singing, yoga and breathing exercises.

Notes - Individual voice lessons and vocal technique workshops. Preparation for exams, university entry, and GCSE. My teaching portfolio reflects my own training, including classical technique exercises, contemporary singing and improvisation. From a body-mind approach to the introduction of computers in music (we can record ad analyse performances), I can not only guide your vocal training but also guide you, give you feedback and advise you of what to do next as a singer.

Mary Parker - Theory
07973413056 - 02083399220 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - ARCM DipRCM (Flute, Piano).

Experience - I am an experienced teacher and performer. I studied at The Royal College of Music. I am qualified and with 20 years teaching experience will teach beginners through to grade 8 and beyond, in both piano and flute.

Notes - I am able to play piano accompaniments for my flute pupils to advanced levels.

Ian Davies - Theory
07737 363 173 - Email - Website - Chessington (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MA Music Performance, BA (Hons) Music, DipHe Popular Music Performance.

Experience - Over 15 years teaching experience - private, individual, groups, schools and local authority music services.

Notes - Understanding of music theory and its practical use is an essential element of learning and playing music, regardless of instrument. I can offer focused lessons on music theory to give students the confidence and ability to understand music and how to use it in practice.

Christie Grinham - Theory
07916 619 596 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)

Qualifications - Bass Guitar RGT Grade 8, Popular Music Theory RGT 5, Music A Level, Music Tech A Level.

Experience - Currently studying for a diploma for teaching bass guitar with RGT.

Notes - I can teach any style for 4,5, 6 string bass at grades 1-8. Beginners welcome. Do not have to study for grades if you don't want. Currently studying music at Kingston University.

Heather Graves - Theory
07866431914 - 02089776379 - Teddington (Map)

Qualifications - ARCM.

Experience - Royal Academy of Music - Recital Diploma. Chappell Gold Music, Dove Prize. Over 30 years experience beginners to grade VIII and theory to grade V. Also taught singing groups, elementary recorder and string groups.

Notes - Classical, all ages and abilities.

Stelios Georgiou - Theory
07503 526 200 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Studying BMus Hons (Final Year). ABRSM Grade 8 Piano, Grade 8 Singing, Grade 6 Theory (Music).

Experience - Teaching music privately for some years. Have performed in venues including the Royal Festival Hall. Scholarship in Choral Singing at St James Charge

Notes - Classical, opera, musicals pop. Willing to teach from complete beginner to intermediate level.

Sue o'Hagan - Theory
020 8715 5470 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - B.H. (music and education). ARCM piano teaching.

Experience - 20 years experience teaching piano in schools and privately.

Notes - Children taught from beginner to grade 8. Up to Grade 5 theory.

Morgan Shaw - Theory
07540401819 - 02085410509 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Working above ABRSM Grade 8 on both violin and piano, and ABRSM Grade 5 Theory. Just graduated from Kingston University with a BMus Music majoring in Performance (2:1), Completed an ABRSM course on teaching.

Experience - I have been teaching for over 5 years. I aim to to motivate and inspire all age groups and involve the student in a fun dynamic lesson.

Notes - I can teach either private lessons or small groups in 30, 45 or 60 minute sessions. I can work towards the student's ABRSM graded exams or teach the student just for fun. 100% pass rate with ABRSM examinations.

Tom Charlton - Theory
07870 394 299 - Email - Surrey
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Experience - 6 years one-to-one tuition and group tuition specialising in the Rockschool syllabus, a contemporary grade system that embraces modern styles. I also offer tuition in traditional music theory as applied to all instruments to develop the skill of reading and writing music.

Notes - A working musician who teaches pupils in their own homes on their own instruments around Surrey.

Susan Rennie - Theory
07711 949 396 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - GRSM.

Experience - 30 years teaching. Professor at London College of Music. Currently Head of Keyboard at Marymount International School.

Notes - Inc Grade V Theory. Consultation available.

Julie Holland - Theory
07929377258 - 02083931157 - Email - Ewell (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - LRAM, GBSM, ABSM.

Experience - Experienced teacher of all ages and abilities. Currently working at Putney High School, St George's College in Weybridge and for Kingston Music Service. Also worked with professional orchestras.

Notes - Tuition is based on a classical approach from beginners to an advanced level.

Richard Bennett - Theory
07980424405 - 02083909400 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - GRSM (Royal College of Music), Post-Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study.

Experience - I have many years experience as a professional horn player. I have been a member of the orchestras of no fewer than nine West End shows, and I have worked as a freelance player with a number of well-known orchestras.

Notes - I teach all levels from beginner onwards, having formerly taught Brass at Guildford High School, and for the borough of Merton, plus private pupils. I can also prepare pupils for theory exams.

Donald Bousted - Theory
07894 098 980 - Email - Website - Surbiton (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - BA (Hons); AGSM; post grad cert (RCM); PGCE; PhD.

Experience - Highly experienced teacher of music theory and composition. Taught in schools and three university departments.

Notes - Music theory grades; assistance with GCSE, advanced level or university degree courses - composition in any style including the use of computer-based composition using MIDI.

Carolyn Froggatt - Theory
07949080257 - 02083305673 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Hons, ABSM.

Experience - 10 years+ experience. Royal College of Music Junior. Birmingham Conservatoire.

Notes - Teach AB exams to Grade 8 violin, Grade 6 piano, also theory Grade 5.

Rosie Timpson - Theory
07910234996 - 02087442506 - Email - Twickenham (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - ABRSM Grade 8 Distinction, MA (Hons) CANTAB.

Experience - 7 years of flute and music theory tuition for ABRSM, Guildhall or for recreation. Children or adults.

Notes - Beginners to advanced classical flute. Both for grades and/or recreation. Jazz, folk and popular styles covered.

Robert Woolley - Theory
020 8398 6085 - Email - Website - Thames Ditton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - ARCM, GRSM.

Experience - I have been a keyboard faculty professor at The Royal College of Music since 1985 and am an ABRSM Diploma examiner.

Notes - Mainly classical, also jazz. Preparation for ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall exams, Music Scholarships and Conservatoire entrance. Member of Incorporated Society of Musicians.

Robin Marsden - Theory
020 8241 2749 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - MMus; BA; L.R.A.M (Teaching); DipABRSM (Performance); CKME (Certificate of Kodály Music Education).

Experience - Have worked as a professional musician. Have taught across all key stages up to 'A' level, both as an instrumental teacher and as a class teacher.

Notes - As well as playing clarinet, piano and saxophone, I also teach the recorder, practical musicianship and theory, and can offer tuition for GCSE and 'A' Level music. Please see website for further details.

Elizabeth Binks - Theory
07947404484 - 02083971716 - Chessington (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - AGSM Certificate Advanced Studies Performers (Guildhall School of Music)

Experience - Teaching experience at Epsom College, Wells Cathedral School, Guidhall School of Music, state & private schools)

Notes - Grade exams from beginners to Advanced Diploma standard. 30 years experience. Parents welcome to attend the lessons. I have patience, but get good exam results (AB/Trinity).

Chris Keyte - Theory
07849 776 934 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Music Composition Degree 2:1 BMus(Hons).

Experience - Teaching for four years. Pupils aged 7-50s.

Notes - Classical, rock, pop, folk. Rockschool, RGT, Classical grades.

Chris Marsh - Theory
07775785756 - 02089428289 - Email - New Malden (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA Hons. MA (Cantab), ABRSM Grade 8 piano and clarinet, currently taking DipABRSM (Dec 2010).

Experience - 10 years experience. Formerly Music Director at St Stephens Church, West London, as well as teaching experience at university and at Mihara High School, Japan. Registered with Kingston and Richmond music services. Regular performances (Kingston Chamber Music Society).

Notes - Experienced teacher of piano, clarinet & theory. Preparation for all ABRSM grade exams, and learning purely for fun. I take a flexible, individual approach to lessons, introducing you/your children to a variety of music depending on their interests, and above all making sure my students are enjoying music as well as making progress.

James Hall - Vocals
07531 926 132 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - GCSE and A-Level Music. Grade 7 flute, grade 5 piano and theory.

Experience - I have been teaching singing for two years with children for exams, youth drama groups and choirs. I work as a piano accompanist, which neand that I play all the accompaniments and teach with the use of a piano.

Notes - I specialise in Musical Theatre and classical styles and encourage and help with reading sheet music. I use the trinity guildhall syllabus but also do lessons that are not aimed at exam work. I tend to offer 45 minute lessons, and incorporate vocal exercises and pieces.

Katie Swan - Vocals
07751422610 - 02083942235 - Email - Epsom (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Cert Ed. FDA.

Experience - 14 years private and educational teaching. Grade 8 standard. Ages 7 and up.

Notes - All styles.

Harry Bagnall - Vocals
07751 527 342 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - PG Dip (Royal Academy of Music), BA (hons).

Experience - 10 years experience as a singing workshop leader and peripatetic singing teachers.

Notes - Classically trained tenor, conversant in different styles including jazz, musical theatre. Also teaching theory and coaching for auditions and aural tests.

Maria Soriano - Vocals
07538 469 601 - Email - Website - Richmond (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Profesional Singer's Diploma in Conservatoire (Madrid). CAP certificate of Pedagogic Competence for Secondary Education.

Experience - 17 years of experience teaching classical and modern. Trained in primal singing, yoga and breathing exercises.

Notes - Individual voice lessons and vocal technique workshops. Preparation for exams, university entry, and GCSE. My teaching portfolio reflects my own training, including classical technique exercises, contemporary singing and improvisation. From a body-mind approach to the introduction of computers in music (we can record ad analyse performances), I can not only guide your vocal training but also guide you, give you feedback and advise you of what to do next as a singer.

Ross Campbell - Vocals
07956465165 - 01252510228 - Email - Website - Farnborough (Map)

Qualifications - Dip (RCM) perf, ARCM Teaching.

Experience - Currently Professor of Singing at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Head of Singing and Music at GSA/University of Surrey 2004-12. Award winning compiler/author of ABRSM Songbooks 1-5. Mentor and author to the ABRSM Founder GSA Musical Theatre singing examinations.

Notes - My specialisms are equally placed between the classical repertoire, musical theatre and more commercial repertoire. Students in every West End show continuously. Audition preparation, college entrance, all examinations/diplomas. I have private music studios in London and Surrey with an extensive sheet music library attached to both. Serious beginners and advanced students welcome, teenagers and adults.

Jennie Selman - Vocals
020 8390 7502 - Email - Website - Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked

Qualifications - GRSM ARCM Member of ISM, BVA, AOTOS.

Experience - Extensive teaching experience of voice including rehabilitation work. Vast experience of working with children, especially piano beginners.

Notes - All styles worked with. Main aim to develop and aid healthy voice use. Piano - to inculcate a love of music and establish a basic technique.

Jeni Bern - Vocals
02085495081 - 07891612055 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
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Qualifications - BA Hons (RSAMD). ARCM, LLCM, (TD), ALCM.

Experience - 20 years as professional opera singer (guest solo artist - inc ROH Covent Garden, Eno, La Scala). Private tuition and opera workshops.

Notes - Classical, opera, music theatre, music theory Audition coaching.

Anna Goodhew - Vocals
07748 964 509 - Email - Ashford (Map)
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Qualifications - BMus (1st Class Hons) and MMus at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Grade 8 singing ABRSM, Grade 8 piano LCM.

Experience - I have been training to be an opera singer for the past 7 years and have taught piano and singing for 3 years. I balance a diary between teaching and singing professionally, the latter of which I do locally and in London (highlights include the Barbican and The National Theatre.

Notes - Music is a discipline as well as a way of expressing oneself, therefore I teach with a balance of fundamental technique while encouraging creative fun! I specialise in classical music but also have a considerable experience with musical theatre. All ages and abilities welcome for singing lessons, upto intermediate piano.

Sonia Regan - Vocals
07877101049 - 02082881380 - Email - New Malden (Map)
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Qualifications - PGCE (Hons) GLCM, LRAM, LTCL, ALCM, CTABRSM.

Experience - More than 30 years. Own S.R. music group. Fusion of East and West. Secondary school teacher (music). Performed for charity sometimes.

Notes - Prepare all exams, ABRSM, Trinity, ACM, O-Level A-Level music. All ages welcomed from 4-80.

Ashley Griggs - Vocals
07956 421 999 - Email - Website - West Molesey (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Experience - 8 years teaching, producer with 2 albums and radio plays in UK/Europe + live radio sessions for BBC.

Notes - Rock, blues, reggae, funk, songwriting. Production and advice on the music business as a career. Friendly, fun approach.

Joanna Brown - Vocals
07827 812 952 - Email - Wimbledon (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus (Hons) PGCE Music.

Experience - I have taught privately for 10 years in independent schools and privately. Lots of vocal performance experience, including venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and the Barbican.

Notes - I take a mainly classical approach but also happy to work on non-classical repertoire. Flute all levels. Voice and piano early grades. I also offer coaching in music theory and school examinations, such as GCSE, A Level or International Baccalaureate.

Lily Driver-Thurston - Vocals
07584497328 - 02083981423 - Surbiton (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - LAMDA, Grade 8 Drama.

Experience - Musical shows: Oliver, Les Miserables, The King and I, with Elmbridge Youth Theatre.

Notes - Young, passionate about singing. Specialising in Musical Theatre for children.

Stelios Georgiou - Vocals
07503 526 200 - Email - Website - Kingston (Map)
Will Travel

Qualifications - Studying BMus Hons (Final Year). ABRSM Grade 8 Piano, Grade 8 Singing, Grade 6 Theory (Music).

Experience - Teaching music privately for some years. Have performed in venues including the Royal Festival Hall. Scholarship in Choral Singing at St James Charge

Notes - Classical, opera, musicals pop. Willing to teach from complete beginner to intermediate level.

Alison Penfold - Vocals
078333320612 - 02083901053 - Email - Surbiton (Map)
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Qualifications - BA (Hons).

Experience - Trained RNCM. 25 years teaching experience and 30 years performing experience. Previously a member of the English National Opera. Freelance soloist whose work has been reviewed favourably in 'The Stage' and 'Opera' magazines.

Notes - Stage name Alison Weatherburn. I teach classical technique and am also experienced in music theatre repertoire. I also hold a degree in psychotherapy and am an approved therapist with the British Association of Performing Arts, supporting artists with emotional difficulties such as performance anxiety. I teach all ages and have a high degree of success in supporting students who are applying to theatre school.

Roz McLeod - Vocals
07745852836 - 01372745002 - Email - Epsom (Map)
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Qualifications - Grades 1-8 Singing, Certificate in Teaching.

Experience - Lots of vocal performance experience, 6 years teaching and vocal coaching experience.

Notes - Vocal coach to children and adults. 1:1 or in groups. Lessons taught 1:1 in Epsom or on site at your venue. Music workshops designed and delivered for groups as required. Music Director for choirs.

Elinor Young - Vocals
07535 813 402 - Email
Surbiton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Grade 8 Voice, Grade 7 Piano, Grade 7 Trumpet.

Experience - Secondary Music PGCE.

Notes - Classical music and theory.

Elaine Hallam - Vocals
07956 323 782 - Email - Website - Thames Ditton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - LAMDA - Drama.

Experience - 11 West End musicals leads. Session vocalist. Backing vocalist. Brit school tutor. Italia Conti tutor.

Notes - Rock, pop, jazz, R+B, musicals. Vocal coach for record companies.

Aurelie Konter - Vocals
07540 370 906 - Email - Kingston (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus in Performance and Computer Composition.

Experience - Soprano in classical/jazz vocal groups - 5 years. Lead singer in several bands over the last 7 years. Trained classically for 2 years. Trained in jazz/pop for 3 years.

Notes - Individual/group lessons. Help with French, Spanish and Italian pieces. Pop/jazz/rock styles..

Jayne Marshall - Vocals
0773018829 - 02083999543 - Website - Surbiton (Map)

Qualifications - Won a place on the day of my actual audition at 18 into Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Experience - Professional singer and actress in theatre as leading lady, radio broadcasts, TV. Vast concert work/soloist.

Notes - All styles + ages from 7 to old. Beginners, drama school candidates, choristers, professionals, auditionees.

Dan Joseph - Vocals
07949 598 611 - Email - Website - Hampton (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BMus Performance Guitar Bass Voice 1999.

Experience - I have 15 years experience in teaching, playing professionally at concerts, sessions and functions. I have worked alongside Eddie Izzard, Tony Hadley, Killer Queen, Sir Cliff Richard and Shirley Bassey.

Notes - I have a fun and effective approach for all ages levels and styles motivating you to improve. What you want to learn is incorporated into lessons. i have 30 plus regular students. I encourage most in getting bands off the ground and some have had commercial success. Adults brush up as a hobby, and as a profession.

Lorna Washington - Vocals
07971 979 565 - Email - (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - Professional Diploma (Royal Academy of Music), teacher of singing 2.R.A.M..

Experience - 9 years with Welsh National Opera, West End shows, touring concerts in GB, Europe, Middle East. Director of Opera. 10 years teaching of Voice Post Grad, 1 year Music Technology + Recording (Kingston Uni).

Notes - Voice - classical and modern - including performing and recording techniques. I also teach Music Theory.

Phil Warren - Vocals
07789 902 169 - Email - Website - East Molesey
Crb Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - A-Level Music.

Experience - 10 years teaching privately - 8 years full time.

Notes - Contemporary rock/pop styles. I primarily teach pupils to play their favourite music using theirown mp3s/CDs. I teach pupil's in their own home - Kingston, Teddington and Surbiton and surrounding areas.

Lauren Casey - Vocals
07947745745 - 02083981200 - Email - Website - Esher (Map)
CRB Checked - Will Travel

Qualifications - BA Hons in Professional Musicianship (Vocals). ABRSM grades on violin. Trained.

Experience - Teaching violin + vocals for over 6 years. 100% pass rate. Teacher at Stagecoach. Taught groups in schools. Led junior school rock choir. Manage a stageschool 'Casey's Centrestage'.

Notes - I am a young, fun + enthusiastic teacher. I teach ABRSM for violin. I teach many styles in vocals, improving breathing technique, pitch, power, performance skills, posture, diction etc. Many of my pupils want to learn to sing covers, musicals + other styles. I find teaching very rewarding + enjoy passing on my knowledge and performance skills.

Harriet Dykes - Vocals
020 8942 8533 - Email - New Malden (Map)

Qualifications - London School of Music + Media Certificate of teaching singing. Grade 8 piano.

Experience - I started singing teaching in 2000 privately. I am a freelance professional singer and give recitals of classical music. I have sung at the Proms, Radio 4 and made CD's with the Tavener Corsort + Choir.

Notes - I have developed my own style of teaching based on what I have learnt whilst at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and master classes and other professional teachers I have had. I focus on posture, delivery and vocal technique mainly diction, pure vowels and musical interpretation.