Jane Brown - Teacher Profile

About Me

My piano lessons go beyond the traditional approach taken by many teachers and include a full range of musical skills including technique, reading, improvisation, playing by ear and composition. I have 5 years music teaching experience, both working in schools, online and privately, having spent over 15 years managing and collaborating with a range of composers in the music synchronisation industry. I'm friendly, relaxed and I love nurturing my students’ joy of the piano, helping them play music that fills them with joy and boosts their confidence.

Qualifications

Grade 8 Piano
Grade 8 Violin
Grade 5 Music Theory

Contact Jane

Contact Details

Clevedon, North Somerset

Mobile: 07985287047

E-mail: Contact

Fees

£15.00 per half hour

£28.00 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.