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Brendan
- Rate $74
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About Brendan
My passion for music began at an early age, when my dad would teach me Scottish fiddle tunes on the piano. I began piano lessons with the Suzuki method aged 6, and trumpet lessons at the age of 8. I spent 6 years at St Mary’s Music School in Edinburgh, where I was taught piano by Richard Beauchamp, trumpet by Marcus Pope, Robert Baxter and Bede Williams, and composition by John Irvine and Tom Wilson. Whilst at St Mary’s, I won several prizes in the Edinburgh Competition Festival as well as first prize in the Moray Piano Competition Cathedral Class. After a gap year spent travelling the world and washing dishes to earn some pocket money, I started my studies at Selwyn College, Cambridge, where I held an instrumental award for chamber music. During these 3 years, I was lucky to have the opportunity to perform with all of the main orchestras and jazz bands, as well as in musical theatre shows and chamber music concerts. I decided to specialise in performance, and in September 2012 I began studying at the Royal College of Music in London. I also began teaching regularly at this time, and currently teach at Kingsdale Foundation School, as well as teaching a number of private piano and trumpet students. I have successfully entered students for ABRSM and Trinity exams on both instruments. During my time in London, I have performed with various orchestras and ensembles, including the Multi-Story Orchestra, St Petersburg Ballet Theatre and the London Musical Arts Orchestra. In 2014 I spent 9 weeks in Malta playing with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. A growing interest in early music and period instruments has led to performances on Natural Trumpet with the Dunedin Consort, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Eboracum Baroque and Leeds Baroque. On the pop music end of the spectrum, I play regularly with the Ma’Grass and the Congo Faith Healers, both of which perform their own music. I also play for the London Function Band and the Blue Lion Band at various weddings and functions. I play piano alongside violinist Anna Brigham in the Lantivet Duo. As a piano accompanist, I enjoy playing for both classical instrumentalists and jazz singers, and frequently accompany candidates for ABRSM and Trinity exams. Having recently completed training as a BASI Level 1 Ski instructor, I hope to pursue this further as it allows me to engage with my passions for skiing and teaching at the same time. I am also a keen runner, having completed the Edinburgh Marathon in 2017, and will be taking part in my first 50 kilometre Ultramarathon in June 2019! University : - University of Cambridge - BA (Hons) Music [2.i] - Royal College of Music - Masters in Performance [Distinction] School : St Mary's Music School A Levels - Music [A]
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If you're looking for a Piano or Trumpet teacher in Coulsdon, look no further! I have 10 years of experience teaching children and adults, and have worked at both Kingsdale and Graveney state schools which have some of the best music provision in the country. I care deeply about people learning, and the lessons will be enjoyable whilst always aiming to get the most progress and satisfaction out of developing and new school. I have performed with world-class ensembles in a variety of genres and so I know what it takes to work hard and strive for improvement. Please write to me if you have any questions!
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Brendan has played for my instrumental recitals and exams, and has also taught many of my students when I’ve been away or for their mock exams. I’ve always found him personable, professional and knowledgeable, and all my students have found their sessions with him extremely useful. I can’t recommend him highly enough.
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- $74
Pack rates
- 5h: $369
- 10h: $737
online
- $60/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Brendan will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
Details
I am able to offer lessons that last anything from 30 minutes upwards. I accept cancellations if more than 24 hours notice is given, otherwise I will need to charge the full lesson fee.
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