Teaching has always been an important part of my professional portfolio, which also includes orchestral and ensemble work, live and studio session work, and composition and arrangement. I draw on my professional playing experience to enhance my teaching method, and teaching keeps me on top of my instrumental and musical skills. I have always taught students of all abilities from age 5 to age 70+. My only prerequisite for taking on a new student is that he/she is genuinely committed to regular practice and lesson attendance. While my own music education was grounded in classical music, my career has ventured into many different genres, and I have explored non-classical avenues with many of my students, drawing on my own experience with playing in rock bands, working with singer-songwriters and producers, and my extensive work in film and media music.

For those wishing to enter exams, I have an excellent track record of preparing students for Associated Board exams from grade 1 to 8.

My teaching studio is also a fully operational recording studio with video recording facilities, which enables me to record lessons and create practice aids such as under-tempo play-along versions of pieces, studies, exercises and scales. Audition recordings and videos can also be made for reasonable prices.

Online cello lessons (via Skype) are available, but I will need to assess your suitability. If you have never picked up a cello before, you are far better off finding a teacher you can visit (or vice-versa) in order to be shown fundamental techniques in a traditional lesson environment.

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