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Michael Bates

Michael Bates

LONDON,London

Summary

A dedicated and versatile music educator with expertise in teaching all levels and genres, employing tailored approaches to meet individual needs and capabilities. Proficient in setting specific goals to achieve exam targets, which include musical theory and improvisation techniques across diverse styles. Has a positive, encouraging teaching style that motivates students even during challenging moments. Committed to nurturing musical growth and excellence through personalised learning experiences.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Piano Teacher

Self Employed
Walthamstow, London

I am a piano teacher with approx 30 years experience teaching in and around the area. I teach all levels and all genres of musical styles, also all ages, but mostly children, I have also taught as a peri in two primary schools, Roger Ascham and Hillyfields in Walthamstow. I also have approx 15 years experience as an MD with local musical societies, most notably College Amateur Operatic Society, based in Walthamstow, and I am also the current MD for the Woodford Pantomime.

Education

GLCM (Hons) - Music/Composition/Performance

London College of Music
London
09.1989 - 07.1992

Skills

  • Teach all levels, all genres, different approaches to musical learning, catering to particular needs/capabilities of each indiviual person
  • Am proficient at setting perticular goals to meet specific targets for exams
  • Can teach musical theory at all leves
  • Can teach improvisation techniques for different genres
  • Have a very positive, encouraging and upbeat teaching style even when things get challenging

Affiliations

  • Music composition

Certification

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Timeline

GLCM (Hons) - Music/Composition/Performance

London College of Music
09.1989 - 07.1992

Piano Teacher

Self Employed
Michael Bates