Christopher M.

As a highly-regarded professional musician and DFE-qualified music teacher (QTS), I offer expert tuition in clarinet, saxophone, flute, and music theory. My career spans over 50 years of international teaching and professional performance both as a jazz and classical musician.

I am also a published author in the field of music education/musical intelligence/music ability and this knowledge informs my approach to music tuition through a deep understanding of the core principles that are essential for learning 'any' musical instrument.

In short, success in learning to play any instrument properly involves much more than simply knowing what keys to press or how to blow etc. Too many music teachers concern themselves with the simple 'mechanics' of playing without developing a fundamental grasp of the core principles that are absolutely essential in learning to play all musical instruments. Developing the ability to keep a steady pulse and to play in tune are just two such core principles. As an experienced Dalcroze practitioner, I have successfully helped countless students to master these fundamental core skills through the use of Eurhythmics as well as other established music pedagogies.

I offer tuition to all ages and levels of ability from beginner to advanced and have a proven track record of success in AB and Trinity examinations at all levels with over 98% of my pupils gaining passes with merit or distinction. As a Fellow of the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) for more than three decades, I provide both face-to-face and online lessons aligned fully with ISM guidelines and am now registered as a retired member in their register of professional musicians in education.