Caroline WALLIS-NEWPORT - Teacher Profile

About Me

I trained at the Royal College of Music and graduated with a degree - GRSM (Hons.) - and teaching diploma - ARCM. I have taught the piano for many years in London and latterly the South West of England - privately, peripatetically in the state and private sectors and at further and higher education levels. I teach all levels from beginners to advanced, children and adults. My pupils routinely achieve distinctions in their exams and several have been 1st prize-winners at competitions in Sutton, Taunton and Bristol. I have performed as a soloist, accompanist, chamber musician and orchestral pianist in London, France, Denmark and the South West. My playing can be heard on YouTube. I presently have a private teaching practice and give face to face and online lessons. Please see my website for further information. I am happy to have been a member of EPTA for a number of years.

Qualifications

GRSM (Hons.)

ARCM (Piano Teaching)

Video

Ravel - Oiseaux Tristes performed in Denmark

About Me

Qualifications

GRSM (Hons.)

ARCM (Piano Teaching)

Video

Concert in December 2020, Yeovil

Contact Caroline

Contact Details

YEOVIL, Somerset

Website: www.carolinewallisnewport.co.uk

E-mail: Contact

Fees

£17.00 per half hour

£25.50 per 45 min

£34.00 per hour

Looking for a Piano Teacher?

How to identify a good teacher

Good teachers can often be identified at local Music Festivals and other public events, or at pupils' concerts (see the EPTA UK magazine for piano teachers Piano Professional for details).

What to look for:

Qualifications. A recognised diploma (performers' or teachers') or a degree in which piano playing, or piano pedagogy features as a major component.
Experience and professional outlook. There should be evidence of performing as well as teaching experience, and of the teacher wishing to continue his/her own musical education, eg: attending masterclasses and/or courses.
Teachers should be able to convey their enthusiasm for music, impart artistic sensibilities, instill sound technical habits, develop reading and listening skills, develop memory and improvising skills, build up good practice habits, introduce a variety of musical styles, include duet and other ensemble playing, hold concerts periodically for pupils to play in, report regularly to parents on pupils' progress, assist with the preparation of candidates for school and other public examinations, offer advice for pupils wishing to take up a musical career.
They should prepare a written contract specifying the number of lessons per term and their length, fees and how they should be paid, period of notice required for termination of contract, procedure in the event of absence or illness of either party, any special terms and conditions they may wish to apply - eg: special practice requirements, and arrangements for the purchase of music and any other equipment needed.