teaching

Qualifications and Experience

Hannah gained a distinction for her Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music Teaching Diploma (DipABRSM) and also studied Teaching Skills as part of her BMus degree course at The Royal College of Music.

 

Private Teaching

Hannah teaches at home in East London, but is also able to travel to most areas within central London. She teaches adults as well as children, of all standards, including beginners. Her pupils currently range from age 7 to adult, and from total beginners to grade 6.

 

School Teaching

As a part-time Cello Teacher with Tower Hamlets Music Service and Lewisham Music Service, Hannah teaches individuals and small groups in primary and secondary schools on a weekly basis. She teaches on Saturday mornings at Deptford Music Centre, where she assists with orchestral rehearsals, as well as individual and group teaching.  Hannah also teaches at Streatham and Clapham Junior School - part of the Girls' Day School Trust.

 

Teaching style and Methods

Hannah is a committed and organised teacher, who strongly believes in teaching all pupils as individuals. She uses a broad range of teaching methods and materials to suit the different learning styles of her pupils, from reading music from books to learning by ear and improvising.

 

Performances and Examinations

Hannah regularly helps pupils to prepare for performances, such as school concerts and GCSE or A level Music performances. Many of her pupils enjoy working for the Associated Board Examinations, and she is experienced in preparing pupils for all aspects of these exams, including the Aural and Theory elements. All her pupils have passed so far, with many gaining merits and distinctions.