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I believe in taking an active approach to music lessons. This means the tutee is very much an active participant. The tutee will not only learn in a traditional manner by sitting-down reading notation from a score in a teacher-led activity but will be encouraged to move, play visual and sound games, compose, and explore the sound-world of the instrument in an attempt for the tutee to construct interest and passion for music as well as in their instrument of choice. I want to help develop creative musicians with strong musicianship and encourage individualism in addition to fostering effective communication and cooperation in pupils. The study of music develops many skills, transferable to many walks of life, and it is my role as a tutor to try and create a safe learning environment where these skills can germinate and grow. Having a pupil play as soon as possible is always the best approach to music tuition. Teaching through an exploration of different styles and music, through individual practice, playing directly with me or learning through demonstration will promote greater confidence. Rhythm is the root of a lot of music and, although learning notes and theory are addressed from the very first lesson, a focus on musicality promotes individualism and self-confidence faster than being over-loaded with information too quickly. Once confidence and enthusiasm are gained through rhythms and intonation it is important to come-by pupil-focused (and achievable) goals. These might include direction through examinations or the desire to learn particular styles of music. Learning is progressive and based on individual needs. ​Instruction may not always be on the instrument or might involve playing the instrument in a different way. There are various exercises I have my students complete (for enjoyment, variation and to improve technique) that are separate from playing on the instrument, such as mouth-, breathing- and tonguing- exercises. The student may play only on the mouthpiece or with certain parts of the instrument removed. Additionally, the student may be set listening, composition, or improvisation tasks. These are not idle exercises and are based in brass and woodwind pedagogy, helping to develop a well-rounded musician. Self Employed Peripatetic Teacher (Sept, 2014 on-going): I teach individual, group and whole class music lessons for children of primary and secondary school age. Content caters for beginner to advanced levels. I teach most woodwind and brass instruments and beginner guitar, piano and drums. I have experience as a music co-ordinator within one primary school where I directed all music activities for one day a week, every week. Within this school, I taught Early Years Foundation Stage music and delivered Key Stage 1 and 2 materials. I also teach adults. I am currently embarking on a PGCEi in Group Tuition to further my qualifications and education in music education. From Sept, 2019 until July, 2021, I was the Director at Hot House Music Ltd, Swansea, where I ran lessons and ensembles in the local area for adults and children. As well as running music lessons for the social-enterprise, I directed various ensembles for adults and children and organise concerts and tours for pupils. Brass Ensemble Tutor – Cheltenham (Oct, 2015 – Dec, 2019): I ran a secondary school brass ensemble and taught regular brass lessons for students. County Music Group Tutor (with brass specialism) and Whole Class Ensemble Teacher (WCET) on brass – Gloucestershire (Sept, 2014 – Dec, 2019): As a staff member of Gloucestershire Music, I was involved in a range of music activities. As part of a music centre, I delivered the Gifted and Talented (formerly First Access) scheme for beginners of brass instruments, ran senior theory classes and the brass band. I also conducted a beginner adult wind band whose members – before joining the group – had never previously played wind instruments. As a Whole Class Ensemble Tutor (WCET), I teach music and brass playing in a whole-class setting. I take up to 34 trumpets into a classroom and deliver a 10 – to 30-week unique scheme of work to children. The role requires strong organisation skills, appropriate classroom management, and the ability to differentiate material effectively. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Regular performer with the Soul Skunks band Master’s Level (MA) in Musicology from Cardiff University BMus in Music from Cardiff University

Musician and educator for over 18 years, privately, in college and in schools for both the private and public sector. Beginner to advanced musicians welcome we will formulate a clear path to progression with lots of varied repertoire and techniques to help you feel progress at every step. I teach both classical and jazz repertoire including improvisation, incorporating improvisation into every step to help develop aural skills. Originally I was taught in a band method with others and the benefits of playing in ensembles, although daunting, speeds progress and enjoyment. I conduct many adult ensembles or varying abilities and will always try and help you find a group to join and experience the excitement of playing with others. Music Qualifications & Achievements: As both an educator and performer, I have spent over 10 years working as a musical director for most of the major cruise lines. Toured the UK and Europe in production shows and jazz venues and continue to always push myself for the next performance.

23 years experience – All ages and stages of learner – Online lessons so you can learn from the comfort of your own home – Piano, Music Theory, Recorder, Clarinet, Saxophone – First trial lesson free! I’m a highly experienced music teacher with 23 years teaching experience working with all ages and stages of learner. I teach piano, recorder, clarinet, saxophone and theory through my own self employed private teaching practice. I work at the pace and to the interests of the learner. If someone wants to go down the exam route then we can do that, or if they want to learn for fun that is also on offer. I have also helped people with short term musical goals, such as passing exams, or auditions with less than expected notice. I have experience working with those with additional support needs (ASN/SEND) too. I have an excellent pass and results rate with exams, and in particular with music theory exams. I know that every student is different and learns in different ways and at different paces, so you’ll always get a bespoke and learner-centred approach if you have lessons with me. I also have expert knowledge in alternative notation systems (such as Figurenotes) that are ideal for those with learning needs or dyslexia. I also often teach with the help and assistance of my 21 year old cat, Tess! 🐾 I am based in Penicuik and can teach in person, though I prefer to teach online due to being immunocompromised. I am happy to do occasional lessons in earn however, especially around exam time. Teaching online works around people’s lives, work schedules, childcare with siblings, and allowing pupils to learn from the comfort of their own home. I offer a trial lesson for free! In my music career I am a Senior manager for a National music education organisation in Scotland for disabled people, and I also sit on UK and International Boards advocating for music education. I wrote and published a recorder tutor book, Recorder Roundabout in 2008 which is a great fast track learning resource aimed to get children (or any age!) to grade 3 level in less than a year! I am also a member of the professional body, the Independent Society of Musicians. I obtained my BMus Honours Degree from University of Edinburgh in 2005. I am passionate about everyone having equal and equitable access to music! Over the years I’ve taught many students from beginner to university level, and have had students go on to study music at universities and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. If you are interested in exams, I am happy to go down the routes of both ABRSM and Trinity.

I have been teaching woodwinds, composition, theory, and music production since 2008. I have worked with students of all ages and all experience levels and I believe that anyone and everyone can learn to make beautiful music. In my lessons, I help students set goals for themselves and to have fun achieving them. I like to emphasize creativity and personal expression and I often help my students compose original music. I think learning music is similar to learning a language and music theory is the grammar of that language. If you know the grammar of music, you can apply it to any genre and playing style. For woodwind students, I use a framework I call “The Three T’s”, or Tone, Time, and Technique. Tone is certainly the most important of these and I teach my students many approaches to tone building, including playing long tones with drones (for pitch reference), overtones, and breathing techniques to increase lung capacity. Time is one of the first things that is perceived in music and the development of good time is often overlooked. I have found that students struggle with knowing how to use a metronome to their benefit, and I like to focus on things like playing along with a students favorite recorded music, and even recording themselves playing along so they can hear and adjust. I have found recording to be one of the most efficient and valuable tools for progress. Technique encompasses a huge amount of subjects, from reading music to the specific challenges of each instrument. Scales and arpeggios, improvisation, and sight reading are huge parts of how I approach technique with my students. I have helped my woodwind students learn Jazz, Classical, Rock, Pop, and much more. I challenge my students to stretch themselves in their ability to read music, learn music by ear, and improvise. I have coached students through All District and All State auditions. A current saxophone student of mine even made second chair All District as a ninth grader. I strongly believe that all music students should have some basic understanding of how to use a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW aka recording/music production software). In many ways, learning to produce in a DAW is like learning many instruments and music theory at the same time. Many of my students have experienced a lot of joy in learning to produce their own original music. Additionally, I believe that knowing how to record yourself playing your instrument is an invaluable skill for modern musicians. I use Ableton Live, Logic X, Garage Band, and CakeWalk with my students currently, and can work with students of any experience level, including students who have never played another instrument and have no music experience. Music Qualifications & Achievements: I have a Bachelors in Music from the University of Mary Washington. I have had the great joy of getting to perform all over the United States and in Germany. I have played with so many musicians and have gotten to perform just about every genre imaginable. I’ve been featured on a number of professional recordings, and I have released an EP of my original music. I have been collaborating with Next Reflex Dance company since 2013, and with them I have had the opportunity to perform at the White Wave Dance Festival in NYC as well as at the National Portrait Gallery and the Harmon Center in Washington D.C. For me, there is no greater privilege than working with dancers and creating the music that they move so beautifully and gracefully to.

Clarinetist, Saxophonist and Pianist recently relocated to Stockport having finished a year of teaching in Malaysia and performing in Singapore and New York. I have worked for music services for 6 years teaching instrumentally and this past year held the post of Musician in Residence at Marlborough College Malaysia. As a performer, I have worked professionally on the West End and Broadway. I played Clarinet for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s promenade production of Julius Caesar and have worked under the baton of Marin Alsop, the only female conductor to have conducted The Last Night of The Proms. As a pianist, I have accompanied the Tony Award-winning singer, Michael McElroy and the Broadway Boys whilst in New York and I also took part in workshops with the Broadway casts of The Lion King and Wicked. As a saxophonist, I have performed at famous Jazz clubs, BBkings and Swing46. All these experiences have taught me invaluable lessons that I have brought to my teaching and can bring to you as students. As an educator, I pride myself on getting genuine enjoyment from all the students I teach. I welcome students of any age, as I have experience teaching ages 4+ on a variety of instruments, and I have extensive experience working with SEND pupils, specifically tutoring young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. I get great enjoyment from teaching beginner’s piano but also thrive off mentoring post-grade 8 students to achieve a higher level of playing. I have entered students for ABRSM and Trinity College Exams, but for those that just want to try something new that is great also! During my undergraduate degree, I worked as a musical director around Yorkshire. Through this, I gained several skills I have applied to my teaching, especially in the recent online format. The creation of rehearsal tracks, fun exercises, and video tutorials to follow at home. When directing pantomimes, I became very proficient with logic pro and in the creating of virtual ensemble videos using Final Cut Pro. These skills have aided my teaching massively, particularly for my pop students as I am able to record them so they can create their own album. Even during Covid-19, I can edit performances of my students together so they can still enjoy a version of ensemble performance. Whatever you wish to get out of music lessons, I personalize my teaching methods to each student and endeavour to help you achieve your goals. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Currently studying MMus in Performance at Royal Northern College of Music BA (Hons) in Music from Leeds Conservatoire, first class classification and receiving the Joseph Stones Prize for highest degree mark in the graduating class Principal study, Clarinet under Hannah McCabe Second study, Jazz Saxophone under Jim Correy and Classical Saxophone under Sarah Markham Grade 8 Distinction in Clarinet, ABRSM Grade 8 Distinction in Piano, Trinity College London Certificate in International Child Protection I’ve always been an enthusiastic educator having received the Dennes-Gilkes memorial award for ‘Services in music to the community’ and I’ve been blessed with a successful performing career. As I return to university to further my own performance education, it is working with students that I will miss dearly from teaching full-time in Malaysia and is my main motivation to build-up my private student portfolio. My biggest performance achievements include performing as a soloist at the Leeds Direct Arena and at the Leeds BBC Venue premiering new works for International Women’s Day. My career highlights are the achievements of my students, ranging from a clarinetist who is now going on to study at Leeds Conservatoire with a scholarship and a 5-year-old pianist who during lockdown recorded himself performing a 20-second piece which was then used in a school online concert (much to his and my delight).

I will help you to play with confidence. Each lesson is tailored to your needs, for enjoyment, pace needs and music choices, so that you make progress that satisfies. Teaching 1-1 is a real pleasure. I have 20+ years of experience performing, teaching and touring, including flute, saxophone, beginner piano, music theory, and clarinet. I directed a choir for many years, in FE and HE, and can also support singers interested in vocal harmony and arrangement, and developing musical directors to learn conducting. I have experience teaching groups aged 8 to adults. Why not get in touch! Music Qualifications & Achievements: PhD Music Creativity MA Popular Music Studies BA Hons Music, specialising in performance and film music A-level French, Music, Sociology (AAA) 9 GCSEs including Mathematics, English Language and English Literature Apple Logic Pro X 101 certified ABRSM Grade 6 Piano ABRSM Advanced Certificate Flute ABRSM Grade 8 Flute (distinction) Guildhall Jazz Saxophone Grade 8 (distinction) Music Theory grade 5

About Claire Tilby Hi, I’m Claire Tilby — a professional singer, multi-instrumentalist, and BRIT School tutor offering singing, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and keyboard lessons from my fully equipped home studio in Christchurch, Dorset, or online anywhere in the UK. Music has always been my passion, and I love helping others discover their own musical confidence and creativity. I’m a proud alumna of The BRIT School for Performing Arts in Croydon, where I also now teach. I hold a BA (Hons) in Popular Music and Recording from Salford University and an ALCM Diploma in Voice. I’ve spent over 25 years performing and 20 years teaching, working across a variety of musical settings — from West End theatres and live concerts to festivals, private events, and studio recording for film and television. These experiences shape the way I teach: every lesson connects real-world musicianship with practical skills and enjoyment. My goal is to make lessons engaging, positive, and personal. Whether you’re learning for fun, preparing for grades, or aiming for professional-level performance, I’ll help you develop solid technique, confidence, and a genuine love of music. Lessons are tailored to suit each student’s needs and can cover:Vocal technique and performance (including pop, classical, musical theatre, and jazz) Woodwind studies (flute, clarinet, saxophone) Keyboard skills (reading music, chords, accompaniment, and improvisation)Music theory, aural training, and exam preparation I teach grades 1–8 and Diploma level across exam boards including ABRSM, Trinity, LCME, and Rockschool, but I also work with students who prefer to learn purely for pleasure without the pressure of assessments. In addition to teaching, I’m the creator of the Muzical Lane music-education series — colourful, accessible books that make learning theory and easy piano fun for young learners and those with additional needs. These resources are used by teachers and students across the UK and are designed to build confidence in reading and understanding music. My studio is a relaxed and creative space where students of all ages (from 5 to 90!) can learn at their own pace. I strongly believe that music is for everyone, and I love watching students grow — not only in skill, but in self-belief and enjoyment. If you’d like to learn to sing, play, or return to music after a break, I’d be delighted to help you reach your goals.