James has been teaching for over 30 years and enjoys working with students of all ages and at all stages of development. He holds an LRSM Performance Diploma and a DipABRSM Teaching Diploma. His students vary from beginners all the way to ABRSM Diploma level and above. James teaches privately, and he holds clarinet and saxophone teaching positions in schools in Hampshire and London. James also has experience of teaching children with autism and ADHD.
Lessons are tailored to the aims of each person, whether that be preparing for an exam, an audition, a specific performance, practicing orchestral repertoire, or just simply having fun progressing playing the clarinet or saxophone.
An initial private 30 minute trial lesson with James is always free. Further lessons can be either 30, 45 or 60 mins. Lessons can be at James' home music studio in Sway, Hampshire, or on-line via Skype or Zoom. James can also travel to Lymington, Christchurch, New Milton, Burley, Brockenhurst, Highcliffe, Milford-on-Sea, Ringwood and the surrounding New Forest area to give lessons at students' homes.
James has an Enhanced DBS check and has completed the Child Protection in Education (Music) Certificate offered by the Musicians Union. He also has public liability insurance.
Please do not hesitate to contact James if you would like to discuss starting clarinet or saxophone lessons.
"I wanted to challenge myself and advance my playing to diploma standard. I was lucky enough to be put in contact with James.
James proved to be a good listener, and very quickly understood how I learn best - with encouragement, gentle persuasion, and visual and audio demonstration. He was also sensitive to the type of music that I had most affinity for, and made sure to pick pieces that he knew I would enjoy playing.
I was delighted - and almost shocked - at how much I was able to learn from him immediately, and after a few weeks I had clearly improved my tone, breathing, rhythm and dexterity. Some of this was from my increased dedication to practice, and that is also something I needed a teacher to inspire me to do.
I have had several people comment on my improved sound, and that gave me confidence to propose to my orchestra that I play a solo piece at their next concert, and to keep pursuing my diploma goal."
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