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James
- Rate $94
- Response 24h
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Students28
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- Composition
- Orchestration
Learn to write music with a fully qualified teacher. Composition lessons for beginner, KS3, GCSE, A level or you're just curious. Lessons designed specifically for you - any age, ability or background
- Composition
- Orchestration
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James is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About James
I am currently writing the music for a short film, and film composing is something I am hugely passionate about. But, I loved composition from the first time I tried it as a boy.
It was my main focus at university and I achieved a 1st in both my final compositions.
The only downside was that, at the time, the university pushed us towards a particular kind of composing.
That isn't how I'll teach.
You bring the style, I'll bring the tools and techniques. And, most importantly, we'll work on throwing any sort of perfectionism out the window. Fear kills creativity. I learnt that the hard way, and I will endeavour to strip any fear away from the music you're listening to, learning about and especially writing yourself.
Just to write a piece of music, however simple, is something to be celebrated and cherished. We'll be doing a lot of that together.
So, let's get cracking!
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Intermediate
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Kids
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Composing isn't easy - even the most experienced musicians struggle. So, we'll take it step by step, with a target defined by you and a route mapped out by me.
Composition requires theory, playing, listening and creativity.
All of which can be learnt, and your 30 or 60 minute lessons will be a combination of these four quarters.
If you're a beginner when it comes to theory, then I would recommend combining your composition lessons with the theory lessons I offer. Similarly, if you don't play piano, consider combining composition with piano.
Most importantly, bring your passion, your creativity and any prior knowledge you have with you, and you'll be writing music of your own in no time.
Let's get cracking!
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Recommendations
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James taught my son piano when we lived in London. He is such a great teacher. My son looked forward to his lessons every week. The lessons were relaxed and fun. My son’s confidence with the piano increased and he really enjoyed trying to tackle the trickier pieces. I would highly recommend James.
James is a fantastic tutor and person.
Always wants the best for his tutees!James is an exceptional teacher and facilitator. Incredible musician and the nicest guy you will ever meet. I would highly recommend James as a piano teacher for children and adults
Really friendly Tutor with an incredible ear for music!
James made everything seem so simple and helped encourage me to attain my piano goals. Couldn’t recommend enough!View more recommendations
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Rates
Rate
- $94
Pack prices
- 5h: $448
- 10h: $885
online
- $94/h
Details
50% refund with more than 24 hours notice.
0% refund with less than 24 hours notice.
Discounts:
Pupil premium (in school): 25%
NHS Employee: 20%
Students: 10%
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