Information About Dainora - Wandsworth teacher - (21 reviews)
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Instruments Taught
Piano |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £50.00 |
| Intermediate | £50.00 |
| Advanced | £50.00 |
| Casual | £50.00 |
Music Theory |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £45.00 |
| Intermediate | £45.00 |
| Advanced | £45.00 |
| Expert | £45.00 |
| Casual | £45.00 |
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Personal Description:
I have been teaching piano, music theory, composition, musicianship and singing in London and surrounding areas since 2015. I graduated from Goldsmiths University BMus (Music) and completed MA in Music Teaching from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. My passion and dedication to music helped many of my students to start their musical journey. I enjoy teaching everyone, no matter what their age is, but most of all, I enjoy when my students achieve great results! In case I cannot accommodate you, I would gladly recommend you to other teachers whom I am collaborating with.
Tutoring Experience:
Due to a heavy load of students at the private music school and my personal students, at some point I was teaching around 60 students a week and over many years of teaching I managed to make hundreds of exam entries. I'm currently tutoring beginners to Grade 8, also teaching adults or those who just want to develop their musical skills. My recent Grade 5 theory students scored 98 and 97 out of a hundred, but it is all due to their hard work!
Tutoring Approach:
Since every student is different, I tend to apply various teaching techniques in my lessons. I do believe that going for performance exams motivates some students extrinsically, but I also believe that music should always come first. For that reason I always try teaching beyond the exam curriculum: music history, harmony, singing and sight-singing which helps in later years, sight-reading, performance, technique and expression. The lessons are usually tailored to everyone's needs and abilities.
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Native Language: Lithuanian
Additional Languages: English (British), Russian
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: English (British), Russian
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (2021) - MA of Arts Degree in Music Education Practice (Masters) (✔ On File)
- ABRSM (2016) - DipABRSM Piano Teaching (Other) (✔ On File)
- Goldsmiths University (2014) - BMus Music (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
Dainora's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 21 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
DainoraFrom Giovanni (5/5): Dainora is an excellent teacher, always reliable and who enjoys teaching. My daughter enjoys her weekly lessons with her and each time she is looking forward to the next. Highly recommend.
From Dhanuja (/5): Dainora is a fantastic teacher. She is good at engaging the kids in the lessons and I have already seen significant progress.
From Jen (/5): she is very lovely, patient and efficient. my 4 year old love the session and she actually practice willingly everyday!
From Victoria (/5): We have been so lucky to find Dainora. She has been absolutely fantastic. She communicated with me very promptly and she has always arrived punctually. My daughters are really enjoying learning with her and they have both improved significantly in a short period of time. I would highly recommend Dainora to anyone.
From Jennifer (/5): Dainora has been extremely patient and encouraging with me as an adult beginner! She adapted her lessons quickly when Covid required moving to online lessons, and my progress has continued even without seeing her face to face each week. I highly recommend Dainora if you are looking for a music teacher.
From Peter (/5): My 16 year-old daughter has had two music theory lessons (abrsm grade 4) and is loving working with Dainora! Dainora is an excellent tutor, both knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I’m confident that my daughter will make excellent progress with Dainora.
Reply from: Dainora: Thank you very much Peter for your kind words!
From Marianne (/5): Dainora is a really lovely and patient teacher. She sets achievable goals and helps you learn in an encouraging and supportive environment.
From Cindy (/5): Dainora has been teaching my two boys this term and she has been fantastic, always punctual, polite and patient. She is very encouraging yet at the same time pushing the boys. Both boys enjoyed learning with her very much! We are so happy that we finally found a nice teacher! Would highly recommend!
Reply from: Dainora: Thank you very much Cindy for your kind words. Looking forward to seeing you and your family at the Christmas concert! Dainora
From Rashma (/5): My daughter has had a few piano lessons now and absolutely loves it! We didn’t have high hopes, at 4 her concentration can be poor, but Dainora is perfect with her and super patient. Great communication and would have no issues recommending her.
Reply from: Dainora: Thank you Rashma, that's very kind of you!
From Jonathan (/5): I really enjoyed my lessons and I'm looking forward to coming back for more, thanks!
Sarah
Sarah
From Teresa (/5): Dear Dainora
I am delighted I chose you as my tutor. You are reliable, conscientious, and patient, and, thanks to your guidance and encouragement, my long - held wish to learn to play the piano is finally becoming a reality. Thank you so much!
Teresa
I am delighted I chose you as my tutor. You are reliable, conscientious, and patient, and, thanks to your guidance and encouragement, my long - held wish to learn to play the piano is finally becoming a reality. Thank you so much!
Teresa
From Gaj (/5): Excellent teaching to both my two boys who love the lessons
From Adrian (/5): Dainora is a thorough and patient teacher. She has made the lessons fun and exciting and our son always looks forward to them during the week. Dainora has ensured that our son is motivated to keep up the progress after he passed his first exam with distinction under her guidance. I would definitely recommend Dainora to anyone, she has been a fantastic teacher to our boy and we are very happy with her!
Reply from: Dainora: Thank you Adrian and Aneta! Filip is an exceptional boy! :)
From Utku (/5): My child is an absolute beginner and he is quite tired at the end of the day when we get to music school. Fortunately, Dainora is a very patient tutor. She is always smiling and she doesn't mind repeating the same information over and over again. When we are late she tries to find a solution so that we don't loose time. I strongly recommend her.
From Ali (/5): Dainora has been a great tutor. I've already progressed significantly with her. Her calm, even when I'm struggling, is very reassuring and helpful when it comes to learning a new piece.
Reply from: Dainora: Thank you, Ali, you are an amazing student! Looking forward to our next lesson! :)
From Amit (/5): She cancelled at the last minute on my 4 year old daughter's very first piano lesson. For any parent, you can imagine how demoralising this can be for your child. The reason she gave was that she had over booked her diary, despite us having arranged this lesson weeks in advance. All rather unprofessional.
Reply from: Dainora: I want to confirm this happened and just need to clarify that I called a day before in order to reschedule the lesson since it was a very intense exam period. I was immediately refused to discuss the situation even though I was honest in telling the reasons for the cancellation, and tried to amend. The parent refused to take a free lesson afterwards as well.
I do understand the importance of the first lesson, but we all should understand that life happens sometimes and we should understand others around us. Having to teach 60+ students every week it might go out of control on rare occasions. On the other hand, I always understand if a parent cancels a lesson just a day before because of a family emergency or other reasons.
Once again, I just wanted to explain the situation and I have offered several solutions after the cancellation, unfortunately, it was refused without a consideration.
I do understand the importance of the first lesson, but we all should understand that life happens sometimes and we should understand others around us. Having to teach 60+ students every week it might go out of control on rare occasions. On the other hand, I always understand if a parent cancels a lesson just a day before because of a family emergency or other reasons.
Once again, I just wanted to explain the situation and I have offered several solutions after the cancellation, unfortunately, it was refused without a consideration.
From Alex (/5): Dainora is an amazing tutor, helped me so much. I heavily recomend her.
Had never played the piano before, I am very pleased with my progress and enjoying every lesson!
Had never played the piano before, I am very pleased with my progress and enjoying every lesson!
From Steven (/5): Dainora is an exceptionally knowledgeable, very talented and incredibly patient teacher. I decided to take up piano in my 30's and she has helped me to start along the path towards doing my grades, always enthusiastic, I definitely strongly recommend her as a teacher!
From David (/5): Dainora is an excellent tutor; I'm very much enjoying my lessons and the progress we are making!
From Sam (/5): Very patient! I am learning lots
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From Charlotte (/5): Great tutor, patient and knowledgeable
Reply from: Dainora: Thank you, doing my best :)