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With over 20 years’ experience as a Director of Music in outstanding independent schools, I have prepared hundreds of children for exams, competitions and scholarships. Many have excellent instrumental or vocal tutors but can frustratingly lose marks in exams, or when playing in a concert or competition, fail to perform to the standard they are capable of. Music as an art form is about enjoyment, communication and fun, and the sessions I run enable young musicians to tap into this joy, feel confident in all areas and approach performances with a more positive mindset.

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Working with musicians from early grades to Diploma standard, sessions are tailored to the individual's need, but may focus on:

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Rehearsing with a piano accompaniment and creating a musical performance

Communication with the audience and stage craft

Preparation of supporting tests in examinations ( aural tests, sight-reading, scales, additional tests)

Tools to cope with performance anxiety

Mindful exercises to anchor a performance 

 

As an experienced accompanist (GBSM; ABSM Piano Accompaniment) I am available to play for examinations, competitions and concerts.

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 I also offer individual and group Grade V Theory preparation

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