Cello lessons in Nottingham

Freya Moult ATCL – BiographyFreya is a semi-professional cellist based in Mansfield, East Midlands. Freya passed her Grades 1-8 on cello with distinctions and ATCL Performance Diploma on cello with a high Distinction in 2022. She has achieved the same results on piano gaining her Grades 1-8.She has 14+yrs musical experience enabling a diverse musical influence for her students using unique techniques that are tailored to the individual’s needs. Having had private lessons with Sarah Huson-Whyte and consultation lessons with eminent cellists such as Matthew Barley, Hannah Roberts, Matthew Sharp and Dale Cullingford. These influential people have all given her the drive to continually strive to develop her own musical knowledge base and ability giving her the talent and inspiration to give to the next generation of musical individuals. She also attends workshops, consultation lessons, experience days and orchestras to keep up to press with new techniques and to expand her knowledge in order to extend the experience onto her own students. Currently progressing with her Performance Diplomas on both instruments intending to take her LTCL Diploma in 2025 and ATCL on piano as well. Freya is also a 5th year student with the Open University studying a BA (Hons) Arts and Humanities specialising in Music and Classical Studies.Musical achievements past and present...• ‘Stringwise’ with ‘Music for Everyone’ 2010 - 2014.• Nottingham Youth Training Orchestra 2011.• East Midlands Youth String Orchestra 2013.• Music workshops (one of which was with world-renowned Cellist Matthew Barley).• Experience days with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.• Freya had the opportunity to share her music (cello, piano and acoustic guitar) with care homes and special needs groups throughout Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire with Musical Moments 2018 – 2020.• Winner of Mansfield Music and Drama Festival. Where she won the Junior John Ogden award 2019.• Consultation lessons with professional cellist Matthew Sharpe 2019.• Member of The Hallé Youth Orchestra 2019.• Alexander Technique consultations with Dale Cullingford (cellist with The Hallé Orchestra).• Mansfield Music and Drama Festival. Winner of Senior John Ogden award 2021.• Audition with the Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra in December 2022.• Furthering her development on piano she is to take her ATCL Performance Diploma and LTCL Performance Diploma on cello in 2026.

I’m a friendly and encouraging DBS checked cello teacher with experience teaching children and adults from total beginners to middling grades. I have a flexible approach and will cater to the learning style and musical tastes of the student. My varied experience as a session cellist proves that cello doesn’t have to mean only classical! My calm and positive presence suits less confident students. I prioritise general musicianship and enjoyment of playing over jumping from grade to grade, but I am happy to enter students for ABRSM exams when suitable. I have completed the Trinity Certificate of Music Educators. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Music with Philosophy, a Master’s degree in Music, and have completed ABRSM exams in cello (grade 8), clarinet and music theory (grade 6), piano and voice (grade 3). I am also trained in BSL and welcome anyone who uses BSL to learn with me. I initially gained experience of instrumental teaching in schools through a rewarding voluntary role before my first paid teaching positions. Although specialising in cello, I also currently teach violin, recorder and performing arts in primary schools. I have several years of experience of teaching individual, small groups as well as whole class instrumental tuition. I have embraced online lessons in 2020 using Zoom. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have, so please feel free to get in touch. Music Qualifications & Achievements: ABRSM Grade 8 Cello ABRSM Grade 6 Clarinet and Theory ABRSM Grade 3 Piano and Voice MA Music BA Music with Philosophy and Ethics Trinity CME

Rachel studied at the Royal Northern College of music and has received a 1:1 Bachelors of Music degree with Honours. As well as a private cello teacher, she is currently the cellist for the UK’s no.1 tribute band. Rachel regularly performs with her quartet and has a passion for teaching and chamber music. Rachel was taught by the Dalcroze and Kodaly methods from a young age and incorporates these methods into her own teaching through movement and sol-fa. Rachel has several years of experience teaching children to adults, and all abilities. I have found that pupils often have concerns regarding performing with others in the fear of not feeling adequate. It has been a pleasure to see pupils grow in confidence and realise their worth as aspiring musicians. In lessons it is a priority of mine to make pupils feel at ease and comfortable enough to make and learn from mistakes. She believes that encouraging technique, musicality and confidence in a relaxed and supportive environment is most important to unlock a pupil’s musical potential. Music Qualifications & Achievements: 1:1 Bachelor of Music with Honours from the Royal Northern College of Music.