Lesson Content
Lessons are 30, 45 or 60 minutes long, depending upon the level of the student and whether or not they are studying for exams. Parents are encouraged to stay during lesson if they wish to, especially with small children. Parental input is quite important with supporting very young children.
Theory of Music is taught during the lesson and homework is given to those who wish to do it in their own time. We also learn scales, arpeggios, broken chords etc, sight reading skills and how to prepare for the part in the exam that everyone dreads!
If children find theory a bit of a bore, we do a bit of composing together, this way they still learn the main elements of theory whilst creating and playing their own music.
Aural training is also given at all levels, this consists of exercising your ability to listen and memorise a rhythm, tips are also given to aid sight singing from a sheet of music. Training is also given to prepare your ear to listen to and understand a piece of music. I can give you some pointers to help you to talk about and discuss style, texture, rhythm, articulation and dynamics, in preparation for exams.
What is most important to me is to see people learn and progress at a comfortable level and speed, whilst enjoying every minute of it