About

Catherine is not currently taking on any more students. May 2022

Having graduated from Guildhall School of Music & Drama (GSMD) with a First Class (Hons) degree in Percussion and Timpani, and with my Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) piano diploma, I am highly qualified to teach a range of instruments.

I have over a decade of teaching experience, both individually and leading whole-class and First Access programmes. I teach all ages from Early Years (aged 4 and above) through to adults.

I can provide individual lessons in piano, drums, orchestral percussion and tuned percussion, specialising in 4-mallet marimba.

My group lessons include Samba drumming and West African djembe drumming. This can be adapted for classroom percussion instruments where needed too.

As an examiner for ABRSM, I have extensive knowledge of the examination process, for those wishing to take music exams.

I have taught many beginners the foundations of musical learning, as well as gifted young musicians at Junior Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Recently I have given masterclasses in marimba solo repertoire to undergraduate and postgraduate students at GSMD too.

 

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What I / we help young people achieve

Teaching, performing and listening to music are the things I love to do and I want that to come across through my teaching. I hope to inspire my students to become confident musicians and to encourage them to explore different strands of music making to become the best that they can be.

Individually:
My examining experience allows me to structure lessons towards achieving success in music exams at the appropriate time, and for those learners who prefer not to take exams, I have an extensive knowledge of suitable percussion and piano solo repertoire. I want lessons to be an enjoyable and relaxed environment, yet with clear set goals each week, progression is achievable through regular practise.

Group:
Samba and African Drumming workshops are a great way to encourage group work and musicality. I have seen students grow in confidence through taking solos and performing to their school in concerts and assemblies. This can be through one-off workshops, or as a weekly programme.

Early Years:
I teach piano students as young as 5 years old, and have experience working with Blackbird Music using samba drumming and initial skills to children as young as 4 in small groups.

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Opportunities for children & young people

• To learn to play an instrument and / or develop skills on an instrument
• To create / write music and / or lyrics
• To play, perform music with others
• To learn things about oneself , other subjects or life-skills through musical activity
• To work with and support other young musicians
• To develop their wellbeing

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Also Works With

Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)

Colin Currie Group

Ensemblebash percussion quartet

Perhaps Contraption

 

 

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Times

• Term Time
• After School
• Weekends
• School Holidays
• Project based
• Seasonal
• Drop in

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