Caroline Swinburne - Teacher Profile

About Me

Caroline Swinburne M Mus, MA, Dip ABRSM, ATCL is an experienced piano teacher, also a practising music therapist. She initially gained a BA in music at Nottingham University, and a M Mus in Music Analysis at Goldsmiths College London, and then worked for many years as a radio producer and reporter for the BBC, before retraining as a music therapist. Caroline holds both the Trinity and the ABRSM diplomas in piano performance, and also the EPTA Cert PTC in piano pedagogy. She will be teaching adult pupils from her house in Greenwich, London SE10 from Janury. 2022. Caroline is confident preparing pupils for ABRSM exams at all levels and has a 100 percent success level, with many pupils achieving Merit and Distinction. She incorporates some theory at all levels, and also prepares pupils for the Grade 5 or other theory exams. For more information see www.carolineswinburne.com

Qualifications

BA, M Mus (Music Analysis), MA (Music Therapy), ATCL, Dip ABRSM (performance)

Contact Caroline

Contact Details

63 Blackheath Road, Greenwich

London SE10 8PD

Website: www.carolineswinburne.com

E-mail: Contact

Fees

£30.00 per 45 min

£40.00 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.