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Hi, my name is Robert! I am a conductor, singer, composer and teacher based in central Oxford.
I am a professional musician and teacher offering high-quality lessons in the Oxford area. Over the years I have gained a large amount of knowledge and experience I would ne delighted to share with you.
I am pleased to offer lessons playing in any genre, together we can create a tailored lesson plan based on your goals and learning needs, so we can learn by playing the music you love.
If you want to get started today, get in touch now!
I began playing the Cello in my teens, since then I have learned a variety of techniques and ways to make learning fast and enjoyable. As a multi-instrumentalist, I understand how hard it is to learn a new instrument and know the techniques to make learning easier.
I pride myself on being a friendly, focussed and professional teacher. I like to make my lessons fun and engaging for both children and adult students whilst making progress on the Cello.
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
I am pleased to offer my lessons to students of all ages and abilities.
I started learning piano when I was about 3 years old and studied at Junior Guildhall until the age of 8. I then sang as a chorister in the choir of New College, Oxford, where I also began to play the cello. During my teens, I continued to sing and compose, and also played in many ensembles including the Thames Vale Youth Orchestra.
At the University of Manchester, I began to study conducting, eventually directing the University chamber choir, Ad Solem, as well as working with other choral ensembles, and the University's baroque and symphony orchestras. During this time I also sang in the Genesis Sixteen choral program, which offered intensive training for elite young choral singers led by The Sixteen.
I have been teaching singing, piano, cello and conducting privately ever since graduating, as well as directing several choirs and ensembles. I have also completed a conducting scholarship with the Leeds Festival Chorus, and a fellowship program with the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain, for whom I am regularly employed as a singer, conductor and coach.
I can offer coaching in singing, Piano, Conducting and specialise in teaching the Cello. I have worked with many different musicians and students of different ages and can adapt my teaching to suit the preferred learning methods of each student.
Together we can create a progress plan tailored to your individual goals and learning needs. I feel that students learn best when through playing the music they love, so I always teach with a student focussed approach.
I am a qualified teacher, having graduated from the University of Manchester with a MusB first class degree, and achieving a DipABRSM in Singing Performance, an ABRSM Grade 8 in Piano and an ABRSM Grade 8 in Cello.
We are very fortunate to have a selection of music shops in Oxford, many of which selling acessories for Cellists.
Claridge Violins is located on Poplar Rd, Botley, Oxford OX2 9LA. Roger Claridge has been repairing and selling good quality violins, violas, cellos, bows and accessories for over 20 years. He will always offer you his honest, expert opinion to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument and, most importantly, make sure that it is set-up for optimum playability.
Beecher Acoustics are located on 1 Quarry High St, Headington, Oxford OX3 8JT. Beecher acoustics Beecher Acoustics specialises in all instruments and bows of the violin family: violins, violas, cellos and double basses, Serving children, beginner adults and experienced professionals.
PMT Oxford are one of the largest general UK music store companies. located on 381 Cowley Rd, Cowley, Oxford OX4 2BS. They have a huge amount of stock online and in store PMT sell everything and anything musical, from instruments, microphones, PA systems, strings and more.
I can help you reach your musical potential. If you are first picking up the instrument, or if you are an intermediate player looking to break out of a rut or expand your horizons, I would be delighted to help you on your journey and give you the tools you need to perform at your best.
[email protected]Lessons are £30 for an hour of tailored one-to-one tuition.
Lessons take place at my dedicated teaching studio in Leckford Pl, Oxford, OX2 6JB.
I teach students of all ages and abilities from 8+.
I recommend all of my students take lessons weekly for maximum progress in a short time period. However I will be happy to take fortnightly lessons.
At Cello lessons Oxford we operate a 48 hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel a lesson, please let me know 48 hours before the start date. If a lesson is cancelled within 48 hours it will be subject to a full lesson cost cancellation fee with no exceptions.
Get in touch to book your first lesson with me today!