Music tutor & more · Hackney
Mr Feargal
Specialist Music Tutor - Over 11 Years experience - GCSE/ALevel/Oxbridge/Theory
Music tutor & more · Hackney
Specialist Music Tutor - Over 11 Years experience - GCSE/ALevel/Oxbridge/Theory
About
“Excellence through confidence”
I am a specialist Music tutor with over a decade of experience helping students in person and online.
At A-Level and GCSE, I specialise in the written paper and composition across all boards. In Music Theory I run a speed course to obtain ABRSM Grade 5 theory, and am expert in working with students aiming to achieve ABRSM Grade 8 theory.
At a university level, I work with students on composition, techniques (harmony and counterpoint) and written work.
Thus far, I have a 100% success rate in helping students obtain places for Music at Oxbridge (Cambridge - Kings, Trinity, Jesus | Oxford - Univ, St Anne’s). All GCSE students have achieved a 7 and above, and A-Level an A and above.
I use an exam-paper based format that focuses on providing a method for students to implement on any paper, giving them the ability to control, rather than be controlled by the exam .
My sessions are a minimum of 1hr either weekly or fortnightly (usually in the case of composition), with work usually set once a base level of knowledge has been accrued.
About me:
I studied Music as Cambridge, specialising in Mediaeval and 20th Century notation, and then singing at the Royal College of Music. From 2016-2024 I worked as a professional Opera Singer internationally. While I sing a little still, I mainly focus on Music Education, both as a highly sought after private Music tutor and as.a Music Tutor at one of the country’s leading independent schools.
£60–£80/hr · 3 subjects · 10 levels
Subjects & pricing
from £60/hr
from £60/hr
- Grade 8, Diploma & beyond£70/hr
- Grade 6-7, Grade 4-5£60/hr
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- MA (Hons) Music · University of Cambridge · 2:1 (Upper second) University of Cambridge · 2:1 (Upper second)
Other
- MPerf · Royal College of Music Royal College of Music
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- Nov 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Lucien
Feargal is a marvelous tutor. His lessons are well structured and he is very thorough. I also find him to be kind and patient.
- Jul 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Jean
Feargal was a super tutor - really got my son engaged and working hard. Very outcomes focussed and clearly knows his stuff and with great practical overlay. Have already recommended him to others
- Jul 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Paola
In just over six months, Feargal taught my child how to structure, research and write brilliant and compelling essays, building her confidence and ability to such an extent that she now relishes every opportunity to write about music. It was partly thanks to his nurturing that she felt inspired to apply and secure a place at one of the UK’s top colleges. Feargal is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about music, as well as punctual, approachable and caring.
- Jun 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Catherine
I am writing to recommend Feargal as an A Level Music tutor. He tutored my daughter during her A Level studies, and we were consistently impressed by his professionalism, subject knowledge, and supportive approach. Feargal demonstrated a deep understanding of the A Level Music curriculum, providing clear explanations, helpful resources, and insightful feedback that boosted my daughter’s confidence and ability. I would not hesitate to recommend Feargal to any student looking for expert and inspiring support in A Level Music.
- Jun 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Emily
Feargal is an excellent tutor who really engaged with my child and helped enormously with GCSE music revision. He was organised and knowledgeable. He was very accommodating and flexible with lesson timings and always gave clear and helpful feedback when asked. I would highly recommend him.
- Jun 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
ruth
Feargal is an outstanding Music tutor. Extremely high level of Music knowledge, able to explain and teach all aspects of the Music GCSE syllabus to my Son. Feargal helped to increase my son's enthusiasm for the subject - he spent hours listening to the set pieces and more widely, following tuition with Feargal. Feargal is very friendly and approachable, so my son found it easy to ask questions and discuss the Music set pieces with Feargal. I would highly recommend him as a tutor.
- Feb 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Daniel
- Jun 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Mortimer
Feargal has been a really good tutor for A-Level music - knowledgeable and organised. His help has given confidence tackling the challenging appraisal paper. Definitely recommended.
- Apr 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Katie
My daughter has found her A-level music tutoring really helpful. Feargal has taken time to understand the areas where she needed to build confidence and is methodically working through the set works and wider listening. As a result, she is gaining in confidence in how to respond and structure essay questions. He is organised and professional, and provides me with a summary of the approach and focus areas. An excellent tutor.
- Mar 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Carolyn
We're very happy! Thank you for all your efforts with Seth - he really seems to be enjoying the lessons and very much looks forward to your visits.
- May 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Harriet
He tutored for the tricky A level music paper: excellent tutor, thorough, precise and clear teaching…
- Jun 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Chris
Feargal is great - very supportive and knowledgeable.
- Oct 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Olga
Very quick and helpful. Pleased with my music tutor Olga Milburn
- Dec 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
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