Josephine JONES - Teacher Profile

About Me

Teacher of Piano, Theory, Aural & Voice; Accompanist; Administrator of The SARD Ensemble An experienced teacher of students aged 3 to adult. Whether you need sticks or carrots, both are catered for, from Beginner to Diploma standard and beyond. Do you want to expand your musical horizons? Or just brush up on your technique? Is there a piano in the house feeling neglected from lack of use? Taster Sessions are available, so that appropriate lesson lengths can be assessed for prospective pupils. Theory and Aural Training can be included within Piano Lessons, or, for the more serious student, provided on separate occasions. For a scale of fees and further details, please contact Jo Jones. Directions to Moorside are available via E-mail.

Qualifications

BA (Hons), Cert Ed, LRAM, PMEPTA

Numerous other certificates including First Aid/CPR & Food Hygiene.

Video

Fund-raising concert on 25.07.17 at The Reel, Kirkwall, Orkney, accompanying French Horn player, John Jones, in Gershwin

Contact Josephine

Contact Details

Firth, Orkney

Main Telephone: 01856 761899

E-mail: Contact

Fees

£15.00 per half hour

£22.50 per 45 min

£30.00 per hour

Looking for a Piano Teacher?

How to identify a good teacher

Good teachers can often be identified at local Music Festivals and other public events, or at pupils' concerts (see the EPTA UK magazine for piano teachers Piano Professional for details).

What to look for:

Qualifications. A recognised diploma (performers' or teachers') or a degree in which piano playing, or piano pedagogy features as a major component.
Experience and professional outlook. There should be evidence of performing as well as teaching experience, and of the teacher wishing to continue his/her own musical education, eg: attending masterclasses and/or courses.
Teachers should be able to convey their enthusiasm for music, impart artistic sensibilities, instill sound technical habits, develop reading and listening skills, develop memory and improvising skills, build up good practice habits, introduce a variety of musical styles, include duet and other ensemble playing, hold concerts periodically for pupils to play in, report regularly to parents on pupils' progress, assist with the preparation of candidates for school and other public examinations, offer advice for pupils wishing to take up a musical career.
They should prepare a written contract specifying the number of lessons per term and their length, fees and how they should be paid, period of notice required for termination of contract, procedure in the event of absence or illness of either party, any special terms and conditions they may wish to apply - eg: special practice requirements, and arrangements for the purchase of music and any other equipment needed.