Information About Maggie - Farnborough teacher - (9 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 | £50.00 |
| Intermediate | £50.00 |
| Advanced | £50.00 |
| Casual | £50.00 |
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Personal Description:
I thoroughly enjoy teaching and love to pass on the knowledge of music that I enjoy so much. I moved back to the UK to retire from full-time music teaching but still have a number of students to allow me to continue with my passion of passing on my knowledge to help others grow theirs.
Tutoring Experience:
I have been teaching music for 35+ years (having taken up a musical career in later life having studied music personally from the age of 5 through to taking my teaching exams).
I tutor students online for ABRSM exams for piano and music theory, and GCSE Music exams here in the UK (AQA, Eduqas and Edexcel).
Tutoring Approach:
I have been blessed with talents (mostly classically trained but more recently playing by ear) that I share with students of all ages and all levels.
I enjoy teaching beginner students to get them started on their musical journey.
I enjoy teaching teens to help prep for GCSE Music exams.
I also enjoy teaching older students who have more time to learn.
All student levels are enjoyable to teach and I really miss teaching when I am away from it.
I thoroughly enjoy teaching music of all kinds and look forward to meeting you soon.
Maggie :)
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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:
- Ontario, Canada (2004) - Owned and operated a music school while offering lessons (Other) (✔ On File)
- Chiswick Polytechnic, London (1969) - A level music (College) (✘ Not On File)
- Private tuition from Dr. Koppel and Mrs H. Ozolins (1969) - L.R.A.M. teaching diploma (Professional) (✘ Not On File)
Maggie's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 9 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
Reply from: Maggie: Thank you so much Sarah for your kind words. As you started your lessons as a complete beginner only on Zoom, it is great to see so much progress being made. You have a lot of potential and I am really pleased you are enjoying learning and playing piano.
From Melissa (/5): Very professional!
Reply from: Maggie: Thank you Melissa
From Marine (/5): Maggie has done a marvelous job. My daughter is very pleased with her.
Reply from: Maggie: Thank you very much for your kind words. Your daughter is indeed very talented and her conscientious attitude towards learning, together with her tenacity for many hours of practice, shows a strength of character that many others would love to emulate. Thank you for offering her your encouragement and motivation which has helped her to become the musician she is. Good luck for her exams next month - she should do well with such a good attitude to her studies. She is a joy to teach. Thank you for the opportunity. Maggie :)
From Clare (/5): Thank you Maggie for being so positive about everything I am trying with my violin. It is great fun with you and you are a great motivator. I AM practising each day. Best Clare
Reply from: Maggie: Your kind words are very much appreciated, Clare. You have such a good attitude to learning the violin and you are well on track to achieving your goals with the practice you are putting in each day. Thanks Maggie :)
From Katie (/5): I have been attending violin lessons with Maggie for about a month now, she has been very patient and the lessons are always well structured and entertaining. She has a very calming, encouraging manner which has helped me greatly and I always look forward to my next lesson!
I am delighted to have Maggie as my tutor, I can't recommend her enough! :-)
I am delighted to have Maggie as my tutor, I can't recommend her enough! :-)
Reply from: Maggie: Thanks Katie, you have a great attitude to learning - inquisitive and enthusiastic! You are progressing well with this attitude and I am pleased you like your lessons so much. Thanks for your feedback :)
From Ricky (/5): I have completed my fourth piano lesson with Maggie and can say I am already looking forward to the next.
With a very adaptive teaching style, Maggie has much patience, especially towards an older learner like myself. I feel like I have come on leaps and bounds even in the first four lessons, though as advised by Maggie - it must be motivated, which she certainly provides.
The first lesson, as described in her bio, were spent finding out my requirements and then we were straight in to the books / basic principles. From then on, the lessons have been structured well in order to push the boundaries, yet keep it entertaining.
I also looked to purchase my own piano for 'free time' practice and Maggie was able to provide some good knowledge on what to look for.
Maggie is pretty much everything I would have asked for in a music teacher and wish I'd had someone of that calibre at school. I would definitely recommend her to other potential students, young or old.
With a very adaptive teaching style, Maggie has much patience, especially towards an older learner like myself. I feel like I have come on leaps and bounds even in the first four lessons, though as advised by Maggie - it must be motivated, which she certainly provides.
The first lesson, as described in her bio, were spent finding out my requirements and then we were straight in to the books / basic principles. From then on, the lessons have been structured well in order to push the boundaries, yet keep it entertaining.
I also looked to purchase my own piano for 'free time' practice and Maggie was able to provide some good knowledge on what to look for.
Maggie is pretty much everything I would have asked for in a music teacher and wish I'd had someone of that calibre at school. I would definitely recommend her to other potential students, young or old.
Reply from: Maggie: Thanks for your kind words Ricky which are so much appreciated.
It's all about you though - if you weren't such a good student it would be so much harder to be your teacher! Keep up the good work.
Maggie :)
It's all about you though - if you weren't such a good student it would be so much harder to be your teacher! Keep up the good work.
Maggie :)
From Michelle (/5): My daughter has been attending lessons for the last month with Maggie, this is her first introduction to piano playing and she is loving every minute of it! Maggie made her feel relaxed and gives her such huge encouragement that she is improving week on week.
Maggie has a very calm, soothing manner and to deal with such a beginner as my daughter I really can't recommend her enough! Also as a novice parent to the world of music lessons Maggie has given invaluable advice and support above and beyond the lesson times.
Thank you Maggie :)
Maggie has a very calm, soothing manner and to deal with such a beginner as my daughter I really can't recommend her enough! Also as a novice parent to the world of music lessons Maggie has given invaluable advice and support above and beyond the lesson times.
Thank you Maggie :)
Reply from: Maggie: Your daughter is a delight to teach and is progressing really well. She has much talent and enthusiasm - what more could a teacher want in a student!
I am looking forward to continuing to help her with her musical journey, to where she wants to go - the sky is the limit with her kind of enthusiasm!
Parent involvement is also key to a successful journey, so thanks for your help Michelle. Maggie :)
I am looking forward to continuing to help her with her musical journey, to where she wants to go - the sky is the limit with her kind of enthusiasm!
Parent involvement is also key to a successful journey, so thanks for your help Michelle. Maggie :)
From Alison (/5): Maggie is great! We have had a couple of lessons so far and she is very knowledgeable and calm. She is teaching my two sons aged 4 and 7. This is the 4 year olds first experience of piano lessons. Another thing I like about Maggie is the fact that she expects good behaviour and manners. No playing the piano while she is speaking etc… Book her now! I don't think she will have spaces for long!
Reply from: Maggie: Thanks Alison for your kind comments - your children are adorable and responding very well to tuition and my style of teaching (appropriately changed with their age differences).
I am so glad that you are also taking piano lessons each week - you will be able to enhance their understanding when they are practising, so they will move along more easily with their musical journey.
Maggie :)
I am so glad that you are also taking piano lessons each week - you will be able to enhance their understanding when they are practising, so they will move along more easily with their musical journey.
Maggie :)
From Nicola (/5): My daughter has responded well to Maggie and is really enjoying her lessons. Her progress is coming along rapidly and the lessons are fun but at the same time constructive, helping my daughter to get the most out of her music. Thank you Maggie for your continued hard work
Reply from: Maggie: This young lady is a joy to teach, very receptive to learning and strives to do well. She is learning new skills and having fun with her music/piano, showing a lot of potential to go far with her chosen instrument. I very much look forward to teaching her each week and I would like to thank mum and dad for their support and encouragement with her practice time at home, as this also helps to ensure retention of the information given in order to make great progress.
Maggie’s enthusiasm shines through and I always come away from our lessons feeling inspired to do more. She’s encouraging, observes well and is very clear in her instructions and she always has a smile!
She’s an excellent teacher and I highly recommend her.