Information About Roseanna - Bideford teacher - (15 reviews)
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Instruments Taught
Guitar |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £25.00 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
| Advanced | £25.00 |
| Casual | £25.00 |
Singing |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £25.00 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
| Advanced | £25.00 |
| Casual | £25.00 |
Ukulele |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £25.00 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
| Advanced | £25.00 |
| Casual | £25.00 |
Mandolin |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £25.00 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
| Advanced | £25.00 |
| Casual | £25.00 |
Banjo (5 string) |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £25.00 |
| Casual | £25.00 |
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Personal Description:
I'm a professional singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music tutor. I've been tutoring one to one since 2006, teaching students of all ages and abilities.
I am also a trained Music Teacher, holding a PGCE in Music Secondary as well as a BA (Hons), Silver Arts Award, Grade 5 Classical Singing and Grade 7 Music Theory. Although I have music grades I do not teach them as my teaching method is to focus on songs/pieces that my students want to learn, developing skills as we go. This doesn't mean that you'll only be able to play one song perfectly but rather the skills you learn in one song will lead you onto others.
I have been quoted as being “the Bob Ross of music tuition” and I feel that probably sums me up quite well! I’m friendly, not strict and I embrace mistakes, as we can always learn from them.
Tutoring Experience:
16 years+
Tutoring Approach:
I can provide lessons online via Skype or from my home in North Devon.
I have a quiet and calm environment with a variety of instruments and resources on hand for teaching.
With a relaxed approach, I cater all my lessons to the individual and try to get to know and understand each student and what it is they want to achieve and what songs they'd like to learn.
I like to encourage my students to work with their abilities rather than against them. For example, if you have reduced mobility in your thumb and you're learning a fretted instrument with me I'm not going to force you to put it behind the neck of the instrument if it hurts. Rather, we would find a compromise which would allow you to achieve the same sound with a different shape.
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Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekdays (daytime)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Availability: Weekdays (daytime)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Plymouth University (2011) - Music Secondary (PGCE) (✔ On File)
- ABRSM (2010) - Grade 7 Music Theory (Other) (✔ On File)
- ABRSM (2010) - Grade 5 Classical Singing (Other) (✔ On File)
- Plymouth University (2010) - BA Hons Music (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
Roseanna's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 15 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
RoseannaFrom Barry (5/5): Roseanna is a pro active , patient, and very supportive teacher . The lessons are always fun and she is not afraid to push you to achieve your very best . Roseanne has been very flexible on times and days to fit in the lessons around your own commitments, I would thoroughly recommend for beginners which is what I am
From Martin (/5): Roseanna is a first class teacher. From the first lesson Roseanna made me feel very comfortable. The lessons have an emphasis on going forward obviously but Roseanna hasn't given me anything to learn or practice that I cannot handle. Roseanna asked me what kind of genre's in music I like.from that conversation has tailored some of our lesson around that. Its music that I know and can enjoy trying to play along with at my level. The material supplied is very suitable as well. I look forward to continuing the musical journey that we are both on.
From Chris (/5): Rose immediately put me at ease. She is keen to listen to what you want to play and learn, making it really enjoyable. She arranges pieces, making them accessible and appropriate to your level. She is full of encouragement, even of my singing which I never thought I’d feel comfortable with! I really look forward to my lessons and would highly recommend Rose as a tutor.
Reply from: Roseanna: Thank you so much for your kind words Chris, it's been lovely getting to know you through your music and I look forward to hearing you sing each week!
From Elisabeth (/5): Brilliant teacher and such a comfortable environment to learn. Would highly recommend to anyone
Reply from: Roseanna: Thank you Elisabeth! I really appreciate you leaving feedback and for being such a motivated student. You are a pleasure to teach :-)
From Colin (/5): I'm old and have been playing guitar for 50 yrs but not at the level I want. Roseanna understood my aims and has immediately started me on the route to being a decent folk finger picker.
Reply from: Roseanna: Thank you for your feedback Colin, it was lovely to meet you and I hope I can continue to meet your needs!
From Sue (/5):
Reply from: Roseanna: Thank you for the rating Sue, it was lovely to meet you and get you playing your Banjo at long last!
From Christine (/5): Rose is lovely and encouraging. I was pretty nervous about singing to her over Skype, but she has put me at ease and I feel a lot better. She has also encouraged me to to sing along and play guitar at the same time during lessons, which I didn't feel I'd be able to do. She is really organised and prompt with the materials she wants me to work on for the next lesson. Thank you, Rose!
Reply from: Roseanna: Thank you Chris! You're a delight to teach :-)
From Emily (/5): 100% Recommend Roseanna! Very friendly and easy going. She takes time to work out what you're interested in and finds exercises and music that suit this and make it fun!
Reply from: Roseanna: Thank you so much for your kind feedback :) It was a pleasure teaching you! x
From Carolyn (/5): I really enjoyed my first singing lesson with Roseanna. She is clearly very talented and made me feel relaxed as she taught me basic breathing exercises. I look forward to having more lessons with her and recommend her to others looking for help with their singing techniques.
Reply from: Roseanna: Thank you Carolyn x
It was lovely to meet you and hear you sing!
It was lovely to meet you and hear you sing!
From Keith (/5): Helped a nervy beginner to feel relaxed and had a real sense of achieving results from lesson one! Great personality would thoroughly recommend Roseanna!
Reply from: Roseanna: So lovely of you to say Keith,
Thank you x
Thank you x
From Hilary (/5): When I got in touch with First Tutors to find a music teacher, they forwarded information to Roseanna. I didn't expect her to get back to me the same day. Nevertheless, Roseanna apologised for not contacting me straight away (it was the next day). It wasn't a problem, especially when she explained she was getting married very soon.
Roseanna was friendly and professional and I felt that I understood the timing needed when playing the piano much better after her explanation of what I needed to do; she was encouraging too. I will be seeing Roseanna again.
I wish Roseanna a lovely wedding day. Hilary Smith
Roseanna was friendly and professional and I felt that I understood the timing needed when playing the piano much better after her explanation of what I needed to do; she was encouraging too. I will be seeing Roseanna again.
I wish Roseanna a lovely wedding day. Hilary Smith
Reply from: Roseanna: It was lovely meeting you, thank you so much for your kind words. See you again soon x
From Robert (/5): I was not able to take up the chance for Rose to be my tutor due to an unforeseen personal situation. However, Rose was so helpful and understanding in her response and understanding and could not have been more kind and generous and for that l thank her for that. Regards Robert Heath.
Reply from: Roseanna: Thank you for leaving feedback Rob, that's very kind of you to say. Take care and all the best,
Rose
Rose
From Richard (/5): very patient and encouraging. Rose has given me confidence in my ability, maybe, one day, to be able to play the mandolin. i hope that my technique is as acceptable as she implies.
From Desiree (/5):
Reply from: Roseanna: Thank you Desiree, I hope you continue to play as you were a natural! All the best x
From Clive (/5): I can't praise Roseanna highly enough. I had just bought an acoustic bass guitar on a whim and was on the verge of sending it back . Roseanna works with a combination of tunes I'd like to play and focused exercises and within a couple of lessons I really feel like I'm making progress. So I definitely won't be sending it back.
Roseanna puts in a lot of work between lessons and is always well prepared.
And last but definitely not least she makes the lessons fun.
Roseanna puts in a lot of work between lessons and is always well prepared.
And last but definitely not least she makes the lessons fun.
Reply from: Roseanna: Thank you so much :-) I'm so glad you're enjoying your lessons!