Whilst we make every effort to ensure that all of the teachers in our directory are genuine and that all information provided is correct, The Wind Section cannot accept responsibility for any of the listings. It is up to the individual or parent/carer seeking instrumental lessons to assess the suitability of the teachers and to ensure that the relevant DBS / PVG checks etc. have been undertaken.
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Katrina Gordon
Qualifications: GRSM (Hons) from the Royal Academy of Music, London. Postgraduate diploma in performance from Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester
Location: Caithness, KW14
Telephone: 01847 893517 or text 07821 537076
Email: katrinathurso@aol.com
Website: www.caithnessmusic.com
Instruments taught: Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone (alto & tenor), recorder, trumpet, cornet, tenor horn, baritone horn, euphonium, trombone, piano, music theory & composition
Grades taught: From beginner to grade 8+
Checks undertaken: PVG membership number 1208 2696 9088 0345
Any other information: Kind & friendly tuition at all levels. I welcome beginners and have encouraged students to grade 8 on a variety of instruments. I’m also a published composer. I use MTB exams, so if you want to sit grades you can - at your own pace & using specialist examiners.
Susie Dingle
Qualifications: B Mus (hons) , M Mus RSAMD, PG study at State Conservatory of St Petersburg
Location: Caithness, KW14
Telephone: 01847 893517
Email: susandingleconductor@gmail.com
Website: www.caithnessmusic.com
Instrument(s) taught: French horn, trumpet/cornet, trombone, tenor horn, piano, conducting
Styles taught: Classical
Grades taught: MTB prep grade up to grade 8
Checks undertaken: member of PVG scheme
Any other information: I’ve been teaching (and performing) around Scotland since 1997 I always give a free trial lesson All lessons at my home in Thurso or online.
Alex Stead
Qualifications: B Mus (hons) Queen's University Belfast, M Mus (Orchestral Performance) Royal Welsh College of Music
Location: Edinburgh, EH6
Telephone: 07736 303400
Email: Alexander.Stead01@gmail.com
Website: www.alexander-stead.co.uk
Instrument(s) taught: French horn, trumpet/cornet, trombone, tenor horn, conducting
Styles taught: Classical
Grades taught: Preparatory grades up to grade 8+ as well as preparation for SQA music performances. I have experience in submitting students for exams with ABRSM, Trinity & MTB
Checks undertaken: Member of PVG scheme
Any other information: I am experienced in teaching individual, small group, and large group lessons on every brass instrument but specialise in French horn up to post grade 8 level. I like to keep my lessons engaging, interactive, fast moving and most importantly . . . tailored to the individual student. I teach music holistically, incorporating aural perception, critical listening, music theory and brass technique into every lesson.