Information About Ivan - Kidlington teacher

Personal Description:

I have been a professional and dedicated musician for over 24 years in a military band. Confident principle trumpet player accustomed to working in high pressure environment both in the UK and abroad. I have on a numerous occasions played for royalty at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the Albert hall alongside the London Symphonic orchestra. High profile performances on the BBC, Prince Charles’ 60th birthday and tutored musicians at the Queen mothers’ funeral. These are just a few of my professional experiences whilst serving as a military musician. Trusted team leader, experienced in motivating and developing junior members within the Corp of Army Music. Well respected instrumental mentor, skilled in teaching beginners and professional musicians up to diploma standard.
I am now retired from the military life and looking forward to teaching and performing in Oxford and surrounding counties.

Tutoring Experience:

Ex Military professional Musician and instructor with over 28 years experience.
I am currently the Brass tutor for Brooke,s University and Rye St Antony School. I also teach privately with over 30 clients weekly.
My local area is Oxford and surrounding area

I teach the following instruments:

Trumpet
Cornet
Flugel Horn
Tenor/French Horn
Euphonium
Trombone/Treble &Bass Clef
Bass/E Flat & B Flat
Piano
Music theory
Composition
Harmony
Aural
Will teach in respect to GCSE National Curriculum and A level music if requested

Genre/Style(s):

Renaissance
Baroque
Classical
Contemporary
Big band

Tell me about your qualifications.
BA
Dip Mus
LTCL
DipABRSM
associated grades 3-8
CRB/DBS Fully Checked

The service I offer as a music teacher varies from developing a clients skill practically on all brass instruments and piano to teaching music theory, aural and composition. I am also ICT literate in multiple music programs: Sibelius, Audition and Cubase.
I offer each pupil the choice of doing practical and theory grades from ABRSM or Trinity College, LondonWhere do you teach?
I teach in Oxford and surrounding area

Tutoring Approach:

MUSIC HAS THE POWER TO ENABLE ANYONE to feel good. Trumpet is one of the most versatile of instruments, an instrument that is capable of crossing any stylistic or cultural boundary. The gifts of studying music include:
1. creative problem solving
2.Controlled concentration
3.developed motor skills
4. greater emotional expression
5.Acquired skills in the art of self discipline
6.Raised social status
7.Creative interaction with other people
8.Raised awareness of art, beauty and more

I teach brass instrumentalists from beginners to diploma standard.
The service I offer as a music teacher varies from developing a clients skill practically on all brass instruments and piano to teaching music theory, aural and composition.
I am also ICT literate in multiple music programs: Sibelius, Audition and Cubase.
I am willing to travel so you can learn in the comfort of your own home.

I teach ALL areas of Brass Playing:

(1)EMBOUCHURE TRAINING.

(2)EMBOUCHURE STRENGTHENING ( HIGH NOTES ETC… )

(3)BREATHING TECHNIQUES ( BIO RYTHMICS )

(4)FLEXIBILITIES ( DIAPHRAGMATIC CONTROL )

5 (CONFIDENCE & ASSURANCE )
I am able to assist players in their performance, confidence and assurance

I run brass quintets and groups enabling pupils to experience ensemble playing and to meet other people with similar interests.

Robert
IVAN taught trumpet to my son between the ages of 10 and 12; throughout that time, he showed patience and imagination in his teaching. His enthusiasm helped him to move beyond the music l… After several years of not playing, I wanted some refresh/starter lessons. I was very glad to find Ivan. He really knows his stuff and is a friendly, committed teacher. His lessons were very productiv… Ivan was principle trumpet player, teacher and mentor to me whilst I served in the army band. I had confidence issues due to past experiences but Ivan helped boost my belief in my own abilities. He gu…