Information About Lois - Hayle teacher - (26 reviews)
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Instruments Taught
Piano |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £30.00 |
| Intermediate | £30.00 |
| Casual | £30.00 |
Singing |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £30.00 |
| Intermediate | £30.00 |
| Advanced | £30.00 |
| Expert | £30.00 |
| Casual | £30.00 |
Music Theory |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £30.00 |
| Intermediate | £30.00 |
| Casual | £30.00 |
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Personal Description:
I am a professional musician with a lifelong enthusiasm for education, particularly for encouraging people of all ages to discover the possibilities, and develop their potential and confidence, in all areas of life and learning. I am an experienced teacher of piano, singing and music theory, working with all ages and all abilities, and also support learners in English and maths .
I have a friendly, creative, relaxed personality, and enjoy seeing people grow in their confidence and ability, through listening carefully and working supportively with them to maximise strengths and address areas of struggle.
Tutoring Experience:
I have spent well over thirty years supporting children and adults in developing not just musical abilities but a wide range of study skills (including literacy and numeracy), motivational and learning strategies. I have concentrated mostly on 1:1 tuition, and have acquired additional training in listening and counselling skills. The qualifications, skills and experience I have gained have equipped and inspired me to provide creative, focused support in ways appropriate to each individual.
I have worked extensively with pupils who are anxious or have special educational needs, and my individual approach provides a safe and affirming environment for exploring creative expression and finding the fun in music making.
Tutoring Approach:
I believe in treating each student as an individual, and seek to encourage and support them in their learning, drawing on a wide variety of resources and styles. I aim to make the learning process a positive and happy one where students feel accepted and encouraged, as well as stimulated to reach forward to improve their skills.
I thoroughly enjoy sharing the learning adventure with each student, watching for the "Aha" moment as new insights are discovered or new skills mastered.
I am able to work online or in person.
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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:
- University of Exeter (1982) - 2.1 (Bachelors) (✘ Not On File)
- Royal Academy of Music (1981) - LRAM (Professional) (✘ Not On File)
Lois's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 26 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
LoisFrom Laura (5/5): My daughter was very nervous to sing initially, but Lois’ kind and gentle coaxing put her quickly at ease. Lois’ teaching method is patient but does challenge and keep pushing forward. My daughter really enjoys the lessons. Thank you Lois.
Reply from: Lois: It's a pleasure to be working with your daughter - lots of lovely music ahead of us!
From Maia (/5): I haven’t sung before and was nervous about the prospect but I’m the few sessions I’ve had so far, Lois has been fantastic at encouraging me and helping me improve. She’s also been really accommodating of my inability to commit to weekly sessions and I’m really pleased to have had the opportunity to work with her and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a warm and friendly person to teach!
Reply from: Lois: Thank you -it’s a pleasure working with you .
From Donna (/5): Lois has been teaching my son Luke Piano for a while now. He really enjoys her lessons.
The progress he has made is amazing.
All thanks to Lois.
The progress he has made is amazing.
All thanks to Lois.
Reply from: Lois: Thank you , Donna. I really enjoy working with Luke and he is doing very well
From Catherine (/5): Lois is a fantastic tutor. My son was pretty unconfident and she helped him to grow in confidence and bought his English skills on by leaps and bounds. Thank you Lois !
Reply from: Lois: Thank you Cath, it was a pleasure to work with your son. I wish him every success for the future.
From Hana (/5): We are so pleased to have found such a wonderful, skilled and experienced tutor to help us on our homeschool journey. Lois has all the skills, experience and warmth we were looking for and a really committed and inspired multi sensory approach to learning.
Reply from: Lois: Thank you Hana. I look forward to lots of happy, creative sessions with your daughter as we learn to learn together.
From Adam (/5): Lois has a wealth of musical, singing and teaching experience. Not only is this demonstrated in her professionalism but also in the supportive way she has started teaching me as a complete novice.
I have learnt technical aspects such as breathing and body position to get the best out of my voice. I've been really happy at where it's able to go and what it can do. Lois has suggested songs suited to my vocal ability and also allowed me to choose songs that I know and like singing, learning new piono accompaniment herself in order to suppprt my own learning and enjoyment.
Best of all, I always leave my lesson smiling and feeling more confident than when I went in. Reminding me of all the very patient, suppprtive and creative teachers I've had in life.
I have learnt technical aspects such as breathing and body position to get the best out of my voice. I've been really happy at where it's able to go and what it can do. Lois has suggested songs suited to my vocal ability and also allowed me to choose songs that I know and like singing, learning new piono accompaniment herself in order to suppprt my own learning and enjoyment.
Best of all, I always leave my lesson smiling and feeling more confident than when I went in. Reminding me of all the very patient, suppprtive and creative teachers I've had in life.
Reply from: Lois: Thanks, Adam. It's a pleasure working with you. I am so glad you are enjoying the music -you are learning really well.
From Oksana (/5):
Reply from: Lois: Thank you,Oksana,I look forward to working with you more!
From Judith (/5): Knowledgeable, thoughtful, sincere. Lois made me feel at ease immediately, which was a good thing as I had just over a week to find and prepare two songs before I left the country and for someone with 'singing issues' it was a daunting task. With Lois' help I achieved this, obviously more work needed but Lois has provided me with a sound base to work from along with exercises and tips to aid my progress.
I found Lois to have an open approach to her teaching. She was able to adapt her normal lesson structure to fit my whirlwind needs.
Thankyou Lois, looking forward to more lessons in the future,
I found Lois to have an open approach to her teaching. She was able to adapt her normal lesson structure to fit my whirlwind needs.
Thankyou Lois, looking forward to more lessons in the future,
Reply from: Lois: Thank you so much ,Judith, it has been a real pleasure to work with you. Have confidence,now,and enjoy the singing!
From Esther (/5): My First Lesson With Lois Was Better Than Any Other Vocal Coach I Went To And She Gave Me Breathing Excersizes To Try While Singing The Songs That She Gave Me To Practice To Go Back To Her And Told Me To Listen To The Singer To Try And Keep In Tune Because My Problem Is Keeping In Tune! So I Would Recommend Lois To Anybody!!
Reply from: Lois: Thank you, Esther
From James (/5): I have been to a few vocal coaches before but Lois is by far my favourite. Lois is a very adaptable and proffesional teacher.
She is very easy to be around, which is great if you are a nervous performer (such as myself).
Lois is also very good at explaining technique - she can explain things in a very technical manner, or in a way where you 'feel' what's happening.
Now after my 4th lesson, I am more confident and in control of my voice than I ever have been before. Thank you Lois!!!
She is very easy to be around, which is great if you are a nervous performer (such as myself).
Lois is also very good at explaining technique - she can explain things in a very technical manner, or in a way where you 'feel' what's happening.
Now after my 4th lesson, I am more confident and in control of my voice than I ever have been before. Thank you Lois!!!
Reply from: Lois: Thank you,James. I am so glad you are enjoying and benefiting from your lessons. You are picking things up really quickly - be encouraged!
From Caroline (/5): As an anxious late learner (62 years) I feel very lucky to have found Lois . Her patience, wisdom and understanding combined with her obvious skill as a teacher have given me hope that I might one day be able to play a piece of music and benefit from the joy and sense of achievement that this will bring.
Reply from: Lois: Thank you Caroline. It is a pleasure to work with you.
From Theresa (/5): Lois taught me well and created a positive learning environment. She is passionate about music and understands how you can maximise understanding of your physiology to create maximum effect. I would strongly recommend.
Reply from: Lois: Thank you !
From Cathrine (/5): Very nice and helpful. A lot of patience during the lesson, highly recommended.
Reply from: Lois: Thank you Cathrine. It's a pleasure to teach your little girl.
From Christine (/5): Not wishing to pass exams or be the next best concert pianist ( the drop down box named me as 'casual'), the most suitable piano teacher had to be the right one for me, with this new learning experience.
Her write up appealed to me, over others some 15 miles closer.
We are now on lesson 3. On lesson one I was filled with so much confidence, I thought I could be the next best pianist and lesson two, I felt I was on a roll. Third time unlucky and those fingers really did not co-ordinate with those notes both on the piano or on the stave (I am even using the new technical words)! This is unfortunately where my new teacher would learn I am never going to be that next best concert pianist BUT she still remained patient, still encouraged me, still built my confidence and sent me on my way, reflecting on how far I had come in just three weeks.
I needed that teacher who wouldn't make me feel at my age I was wasting my time or hers for that matter. I wanted the whole experience of learning to play the piano to be enjoyable and fun but with accomplishment too. Lois for me is that teacher!
Yes, I have come so far in just three weeks and I am looking forward to those future lessons, when Lois as the teacher 'just adding her piece' to my playing makes it sound delighful. Hopefully soon there will be music I can play, where she doesn't need to add her piece, for me to sound delightful!
Her write up appealed to me, over others some 15 miles closer.
We are now on lesson 3. On lesson one I was filled with so much confidence, I thought I could be the next best pianist and lesson two, I felt I was on a roll. Third time unlucky and those fingers really did not co-ordinate with those notes both on the piano or on the stave (I am even using the new technical words)! This is unfortunately where my new teacher would learn I am never going to be that next best concert pianist BUT she still remained patient, still encouraged me, still built my confidence and sent me on my way, reflecting on how far I had come in just three weeks.
I needed that teacher who wouldn't make me feel at my age I was wasting my time or hers for that matter. I wanted the whole experience of learning to play the piano to be enjoyable and fun but with accomplishment too. Lois for me is that teacher!
Yes, I have come so far in just three weeks and I am looking forward to those future lessons, when Lois as the teacher 'just adding her piece' to my playing makes it sound delighful. Hopefully soon there will be music I can play, where she doesn't need to add her piece, for me to sound delightful!
Reply from: Lois: Thank you, Chris! You are doing so well - let's look forward to enjoying a lot more music to come!
From Helen (/5): One session to date. A very capable tutor and versatile enough to adapt lessons to individual learning needs. Really enjoyed first lesson and look forward to remaining lessons.
Reply from: Lois: Thank you,Helen.I am looking forward to our next lessons too!
From Lenka (/5): Lois is really friendly and encourages me. She has a lot of expereince of teaching and it is nice to be taught be her.
Reply from: Lois: Thank you, I really enjoy our lessons too!
From Timothy (/5): Lois has been very friendly and has gone out of her way to help me. She has been particularly good at adapting her teaching style to suit me as an individual and helping me use my knowledge of the guitar to help me learn the piano faster!
Reply from: Lois: Thanks, Tim. I look forward to future lessons -it is really interesting working from your knowledge base and trying to make the new information fit. Your determination to learn helps enormously!
From Ravi (/5): After careful consideration I am very pleased that I chose Lois to be my teacher. Her breadth of knowledge is admirable and adds a lot to the lesson. She is patient and has a great way of teaching how to play the piano to a beginner like me.
Reply from: Lois: Thank you, Ravi. It is great to work with someone who is so interested and keen!
From Jackie (/5): I am really enjoying my lessons so far. Lois has unlocked a singer in me and I'm reaching notes I never believed I could. With her reassurance I can feel my confidence growing each week. Best thing I've done for ages!
Reply from: Lois: Thank you Jackie. I am really enjoying helping you to discover the voice you have been given!
From Sam (/5): Lois is amazing - she has transformed my non singing daughter into a singer in the space of three weeks. My daughter has acting auditions which required her to sing three different songs, some accompanied some not and Lois has truly worked her magic! I am going to sign up for lessons myself in the New Year - Lois is not only professional, calm and brilliant, but a lovely Lady too. Highly recommended!
Reply from: Lois: Thank you, Sam. It has been a pleasure working with your daughter, who shows great commitment and dedication.
From Tracy (/5): Hi
Lois contacted us straight away. We still need to meet up but so far Lois seems very reliable.
Lois contacted us straight away. We still need to meet up but so far Lois seems very reliable.
From Suzanne (/5): Lois has worked brilliantly with both of my children given that one is statemented. Both children have said she's very good at listening and explaining. Lovely person to work with!
Reply from: Lois: Thank you very much. The children are a pleasure to work with, willing to listen and try. and interesting to chat to.
From Norman (/5): Very happy going well
Reply from: Lois: Thank you, Norman. Glad you are happy with the lessons!
From Murett (/5): Lois is friendly, patient & my lessons are fantastic!! I am making good progress & would recommend Lois.
From Ben (/5): Lois is a truly superb piano teacher. I couldn't be more pleased with my choice.
From Xinni (/5):