Jan WINDER - Teacher Profile

About Me

Hello! I'm a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher - with over 20 years experience and a friendly, encouraging and professional approach. As a musician my first love is the piano, and other keyboard instruments such as the pipe organ - I have played with a jazz big band and variety of smaller groups, as well as performing and accompanying for private celebrations and events. I enjoy teaching all ages, from young beginners to adults and use a variety of methods always tailored to the individual student. My main focus is on classical and jazz, but also other genres such as folk or pop can be covered. The main thing is for each student to develop their skill to play the kind of music they would like to play, and above all to enjoy making music at whatever level. Adults, both beginners and returners, are especially welcome and my "Piano Hours" are very popular.. I also teach music theory, and include elements of improvisation and creativity in all my teaching.

Qualifications

Diploma in Jazz (University of St Andrews)

Dip ABRSM (piano/teaching)

BA (Hons) University of Warwick

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (King Alfred's College, Winchester)

MSc in Training and Development (University of Leicester)

Contact Jan

Contact Details

31 North Main Street,

Wigtown DG8 9HJ
Dumfries and Galloway

Main Telephone: 01988 402858

Mobile: 07981 201511

E-mail: Contact

Fees

£15.00 per half hour

£22.50 per 45 min

£30.00 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.