Information About Derek - Hayes teacher - (2 reviews)
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This is how 3 referees rated Derek:
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Instruments Taught
Piano |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £20.00 |
| Intermediate | £20.00 |
| Advanced | £20.00 |
| Expert | £20.00 |
| Casual | £20.00 |
Trumpet |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £15.00 |
| Intermediate | £15.00 |
| Advanced | £20.00 |
| Expert | £20.00 |
| Casual | £20.00 |
Music Theory |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £15.00 |
| Intermediate | £15.00 |
| Advanced | £20.00 |
| Expert | £20.00 |
| Casual | £15.00 |
French Horn |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £20.00 |
| Intermediate | £20.00 |
| Advanced | £20.00 |
| Expert | £20.00 |
| Casual | £20.00 |
Cornet |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £15.00 |
| Intermediate | £15.00 |
| Advanced | £20.00 |
| Expert | £20.00 |
| Casual | £20.00 |
Conducting |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £30.00 |
| Intermediate | £30.00 |
| Advanced | £30.00 |
| Expert | £30.00 |
| Casual | £30.00 |
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Personal Description:
I am a conductor and Musical Director of shows and opera. I am a professionally trained horn player. I conduct brass bands regularly. I am prepared to come to students homes if required. I am also an accomplished pianist and accompanist.
Tutoring Experience:
I am a qualified teacher of over 35 years experience and have taught all ages in school and private settings.
Tutoring Approach:
I adapt my teaching to the needs and circumstances of my students rather than following a rigid approach. I am flexible and fit in with the needs of my students. I am enthusiastic and use a wid3 variety of resources.
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Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Royal College of Music (1982) - ARCM (Professional) (✘ Not On File)
- University of London (1982) - BA HONs (College) (✘ Not On File)
Derek's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 2 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
Reply from: Derek: Thank you so much Marie. I greatly enjoy teaching your children and am glad that they are making such wonderful progress.
From Mary (/5): Inpatient, disinterested, bad teaching style and talks way too much.
Shocked at how many pupils he's had.
Shocked at how many pupils he's had.
Reply from: Derek: I am disappointed to read these comments especially some eight weeks after the lesson took place. I was surprised that a student should contact me who lived so far away, but I made a twenty mile journey nevertheless even though the student cancelled initially at extremely short notice.I can fully appreciate that any teacher’s style may not suit an individual student. Taking the student’s request at her word, I approached the tuition in a way that stressed the importance of reading musical notation from the first lesson, which I feel is the best way to learn. I did sense at the end of the lesson that she was perhaps more comfortable with the approach of a tutor she had tried out the previous day . She made it quite clear to me that she did not like the book I used even though it is by the respected pedagogue, Pauline Hall and declined my offer to leave it with her. It would appear that the previous tutor had used one with letter names underneath the notes, which I believe to be unhelpful in the long run. I always make it clear to any new student that they are under no obligation to take further lessons from me and that a tutor has to be right for the individual concerned. I would fully understand and respect any student who said that my methodology did not suit their needs. There really was no need for this student to make such unkind and hurtful comments . I do have a large number of students and this has been the case for the last forty years. They recommend me to their friends and if my teaching style was as she says, this would hardly be the case. Indeed I have received feedback today on your platform that totally contradicts everything she says. I feel that it was highly inappropriate of her to comment about other students I may have just because sadly things did not work out for her on this occasion. I believe that all comments on your platform whether from students or teachers should be professional and balanced.
Would 100% recommend.