Philip
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I am a Teacher with a Bachelor's Degree in Music/Ethnomusicology and a Postgraduate Certificate in music pedagogy (UK). I have 18 years of teaching experience in schools (colleges and institutes), teacher training, hospitals, summer schools, with community groups and centers for excluded children. He was head of music studies at two secondary schools and most recently at Great Ormond Street Hospital School - one of the largest children's hospitals in the UK. I also have experience managing music education projects with a variety of cultural organizations in London (e.g. Royal Opera House, Serious Productions, Brit School). I have played with bands in Korea, Costa Rica, Burkina Faso, Ghana and of course many places in the UK and Europe. I teach in English and/or Spanish - to help students access cultural aspects of English and to support their current or future studies. I offer classes in: - Double bass (jazz and imrov) - Electric Bass (afrobeat, rock, pop, funk, soul, jazz) - Guitar (afrobeat, rock, pop, funk, soul, jazz) - Percussion (West African, Brazilian) - Music Theory (this is part of all classes or a specialized class) - Jazz technique and language (all instruments) - Composition (popular song, modern harmony) - Music technology and sound science - English pronunciation for singers All classes are hands-on with additional online resources. In person (in the teacher's rehearsal room)/ at home (depends on the class topic)/ online I am a teacher with a BA in Music/Ethnomusicology and a Postgraduate Certificate in music pedagogy (UK). I have 18 years of teaching experience in schools (colleges and institutes), teacher training, hospitals, summer schools, with community groups and centers for excluded children. I was Head of Music Studies at two secondary schools and recently at Great Ormond Street Hospital School - one of the largest children's hospitals in the UK. I also have experience of managing music education projects with a variety of cultural organizations in London (eg Royal Opera House, Serious Productions, Brit School). I have played with groups in Korea, Costa Rica, Burkina Faso, Ghana and of course in many places in the UK and Europe. I teach in English and/or Spanish - to help students access cultural aspects of English and to support their current or future studies. I offer classes in: - Double Bass (jazz and imrov) - Electric Bass (afrobeat, rock, pop, funk, soul, jazz) - Guitar (afrobeat, rock, pop, funk, soul, jazz) - Percussion (West African, Brazilian) - Music Theory (this is part of all classes or a specialized class) - Jazz technique and language (all instruments) - Composition (popular song, modern harmony) - Music technology and sound science - English pronunciation for singers All classes are practical with additional online resources. Face-to-face (in the teacher's rehearsal room)/ at home (depending on the subject of the lesson)/ online.
Student led conversation classes for students and professionals- we will focus on what you need to achieve with your communication skills and professional development. I am a native speaker teacher with over 18 years of experience teaching English language and Music with a specialism in Business English Teaching. My UK teaching qualifications include: Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Qualified Teacher Status and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). I have excellent listening skills and will provide written and recorded feedback on each lesson. Specific services include: - Presentations for work or university - Language use in the Creative Industries Contact me today to discuss a learning plan that suits your timetable and needs.

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Philip is an excellent professional Bass Guitar teacher with extensive theory and practical musical knowledge. He makes you feel comfortable and confident in his company. I feel any questions you may have to do with music theory or practical he can answer, demonstrate and teach you.
Very good music teacher

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