Information About Charmaine - Wellingborough teacher -
(15 reviews)

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Instruments Taught

Piano	Hourly Fee
Beginner	£40.00
Intermediate	£40.00
Advanced	£40.00
Expert	£50.00
Casual	£40.00

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Personal Description:

I am a fully qualified piano teacher from Malta with 30 years of teaching experience. I teach all levels and ages from very young children to adults. I prepare my students for practical as well as theory exams of the ABRSM and diplomas of the LCM and ABRSM.

I am a full time piano teacher with NMPAT (Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust) visiting primary and secondary schools in Northampton, Kettering and Wellingborough.

While in Malta I regularly organised pupils' concerts at different venues and encouraged students to participate in international festivals, master classes and competitions.

Tutoring Experience:

I've had a numerous successful graduate students throughout my 30 years' of teaching who most of them are now music teachers. I prepare students for Dip ABRSM and LRSM of the ABRSM as well as ALCM, LLCM and FLCM of the LCM.
I have taught my own daughter and she has passed all the ABRSM grades with the highest distinction marks being a first prize winner in all grades. She obtained 5 diplomas by the age of 12 and is a first prize winner in 10 International Piano Competitions. She has recently graduated from the Royal College of Music in London.

Tutoring Approach:

I am a very calm and patient person.
I believe that delivering my passion in music to my students is very essential for their learning.
I do this by giving them constant praise as well as teaching them various techniques.
I show them when they are making progress and encourage them for regular practice.
That way, students appreciate their success and build more confidence for further improvement. I do care about each and every student and find ways to make a connection with every one of them. I believe that trust is very important in a teacher-student relationship.
I encourage experimentation and exploration. It is very exciting when they try their best to get to know various sounds created by themselves. I also encourage them to take part in concerts and assemblies to boost their confidence and deal with stage fright from a very young age. Various techniques such as games, competitions, rewards and inspirational stories are vital for motivation and inspiration. I just love seeing students interested in music and flourish.

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Native Language: Maltese
Additional Languages: English (British), Italian
Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)

Qualifications:

ABRSM (2002) - LRSM (TD) (College) (✔ On File)
ABRSM (1999) - Professional Teaching Development Course (School) (✔ On File)
London College of Music (1997) - LLCM in Piano Performing (College) (✔ On File)
ABRSM (1996) - Dip (ABRSM) (College) (✔ On File)

Charmaine's Feedback

Total Amount Of Feedback:	15
Total Positive Feedback:	15 Av. 4.93/5.00

From Louise (5/5): My daughter is enjoying her lessons and Charmaine is a great teacher.

Reply from: Charmaine: Thank you for your positive feedback Louise.
I’m glad that your daughter is enjoying her lessons!

From Jolly (5/5): Very good, very engaging and makes the lessons fun for my children. They love going to Charmaine and count down on days till it’s lesson day.

Reply from: Charmaine: Thank you so much for your positive feedback Jolly! I’m glad your children are enjoying their lessons

From Dot (5/5): Good teacher

Reply from: Charmaine: Thank you for your positive feedback Dot. Very much appreciated!

From Adrian (5/5): Incredibly pleased to have found such a great tutor! My daughter is not only enjoying Piano but feeling empowered by her learning and progress. Charmaine is always on time and the lessons are always student focused with a clear direction of purpose. But the best thing for me is that my daughter always seems to laugh, enjoy Charmaine's company, and simply have a lot of fun!

Reply from: Charmaine: Thank you for your kind words and very much appreciated your positive feedback. It is such a joy for me teaching your daughter!

From Christine (5/5): I have had two initial on-line lessons with Charmaine. I have enjoyed them greatly and am already learning so much from her expert teaching . It is so helpful to be able to view her demonstrations on screen . I think it is actually every bit as clear as having someone sitting beside you . Charmaine has encouraged me that , even at my age , my goals are possible . She is patient and motivating and I am looking forward to many more lessons with her in the future

Reply from: Charmaine: Thank you so much for your positive feedback Christine!
I'm glad you are enjoying your lessons!!

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From Tharaka (5/5): My 5 year old daughter loves her piano lessons. All credit goes to Charmaine.

Reply from: Charmaine: Thank you so much for your positive feedback Tharaka. I am glad that Olivia is enjoying her lessons. She's doing extremely well and she's such a joy to teach!

From Paul (5/5): Charmaine is one of those professionals that has a relaxed style that somehow pushes you forward without you feeling the push.

I am thoroughly enjoying my lessons.

Reply from: Charmaine: Thank you so much for your positive response Paul! I'm glad that you are enjoying piano lessons!

From Ginny (5/5): My daughter loves her weekly 30 minute piano lesson with Charmaine! She has come on in leaps and bounds and relates well to Charmaine, who has lots of patience, a wonderful teaching manner and of course amazing skill on the piano. It's one thing to be able to play as a professional, but to be able to teach is another skill entirely, and Charmaine has both! I would thoroughly recommend her as a teacher. I have never seen Ruby so enthusiastic about anything as she is about learning the piano. Thank you Charmaine!

Reply from: Charmaine: Oh thank you so much Ginny for your positive feedback! It's a great pleasure teaching your daughter, she's doing amazingly well. I'm glad that she's enjoying piano lessons!!

From Melanie (4/5): My daughter reaylijes her approach to lessons and she enjoys her lessons very much

Reply from: Charmaine: Thanks for your positive feedback. I'm glad that Anouk enjoys her lessons. It's my pleasure to teach her some good quality music.

From Musa Anthony Kwame (5/5): Professional, calm, patient and very passionate teacher. I would recommend Charmaine to my friends and family I feel lucky to have found her!

Reply from: Charmaine: Thank you so much Musa for your positive comment. Much appreciated. I'm glad you're enjoying lessons. You are both doing great !

From Khudija (5/5): Charmaine has a very nurturing approach which my 6 year old daughter loves. She wants 'Piano classes every day '. Those are her exact words! It's very refreshing to see a tutor approach learning in such a calm and beautiful way. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a piano teacher.

Reply from: Charmaine: Thank you so much for your positive feedback Khudija. I'm so glad that your daughter is enjoying her piano lessons.

From Ashley (5/5): I rarely write reviews - service has to be fabulous or atrocious for me to bother. Charmaine falls into the first category. I’m very impressed.

Myself and my three children (ages 4,4 and 6) are beginners and have just started lessons. I’m very happy that we found Charmaine to give them to us.

She is charming, knowledgable and patient. With the varying ages, I’m impressed she can control and inspire each of us. From her professionalism it is clear she is a teacher, as well as a piano player.

Reliable and punctual, I can wholeheartedly recommend her.

Reply from: Charmaine: Thank you so much for this lovely feedback. I really appreciate your kind words and i'm glad that you all enjoy my lessons. It's a pleasure teaching you !

From Jana (5/5): Charmaine is a delightful and truly dedicated teacher. She is cheerful and enthusiastic and got both of my children (age 6 and 8) hooked from day one. Charmaine is attentive and carefully adjusts the requirements to each child's abilities and needs to challenge them, but not overwhelm, which is a difficult balance to strike. She encourages strong practising routine complimented by musical theory revisions. I can't believe the progress both of my children made within only a few weeks. They are both very fond their teacher.

Reply from: Charmaine: Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I am delighted to work with your children and see their great progress. I will continue to do my best to teach them the love for music and develop their talents !

From Carlos (5/5): Charmaine is a very experienced piano tutor. She doesn't only focus on accuracy, but also on expression, trying to foster a passion for piano music in the pupil. She is also a very kind lady.

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