TEACHING

Neil has over eighteen years experience teaching clarinet, saxophone and theory, coaching chamber music and working as an orchestral wind section tutor. His teaching practice has covered a wide range of abilities from beginner through to university and music college level, and he has held a number of school/college appointments over the years including positions at the Royal College of Music and the University of Surrey. Since 2003 he has been the clarinet & saxophone tutor at Farnborough Sixth Form College in Hampshire - one of the country's finest education establishments. A number of his pupils have gone on to study music at universities and conservatoires throughout the country.

halfKEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE and INTERESTS

thorough understanding of single-reed technique, established through study with some of the profession's leading exponents and many years of professional playing experience
Detailed knowledge of the clarinet and saxophone repertoire & associated performance practice issues
keen interest in and knowledge of a variety of Jazz idioms
practical experience entering pupils for ABRSM, TCL and LCM instrumental examinations including Jazz grades
Diploma teaching experience [classical clarinet and jazz saxophone]
Experience working with a past finalist of the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition and members of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
Knowledge of the principles of Zoltan Kodaly and an interest in the application of his methods to the instrumental lesson.

CURRENT TEACHING APPOINTMENTS

The Sixth Form College, Farnborough, Hampshire
All Hallows Catholic School, Farnham, Surrey
Tormead Independent School for Girls, Guildford, Surrey
Surrey Arts
Royal College of Music, London (junior dept deputy)

Private tuition and consultation/audition preparation sessions are available at the following rates:

30 minutes @ £19

45 minutes @ £28.50

1 hour @ £38