Sandra Howe (DipLCM) - Teacher Profile

About Me

I teach piano and saxophone to both children and adults from my home in Chippenham. I work within Howe Music Tuition which also provides guitar and ukulele lessons. I teach styles which include both classical and jazz and can work towards ABRSM, Trinity or RSL (Rockschool) exams and/or work towards achieving personal goals - or just for fun!

I specialize in creating effective practice techniques, sight reading and theoretical knowledge.

My students also get access to their own online account which provides links to exercises and activities, a practice log, calendar, lesson reminders and more.

Qualifications

Over 30 years music experience
Level 4 Certificate for Music Educators - Trinity College London
Diploma in Piano Performance - London College of Music
Advanced Piano Performance (Grade 8) - Distinction
Grade 8 Jazz Saxophone - Distinction
Educare Child Protection (for music educators)
Enhanced DBS check
Associate Provider with Wiltshire Music Connect

Currently studying:
Diploma Music Theory

Contact Sandra

Contact Details

CHIPPENHAM, Wiltshire

Main Telephone: 01249 657701

Website: www.howemusic.com

E-mail: Contact

Fees

£15.00 per half hour

£30.00 per hour

Teacher Guidelines

Bursaries

If you are looking for a piano teacher you may be interested to know that EPTA UK teacher members have access to the John Bigg Bursary Fund. This provides bursaries for pupils who may be having difficulty paying for their piano lessons.

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 master-classes and/or courses.

Teachers should be able to:

* convey their enthusiasm for music
* impart artistic sensibilities
* instil 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, where appropriate, 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.

NB. It is important to establish that an adequate instrument will be available for practice.

Child Protection

The EPTA UK Management Committee takes child protection issues very seriously and members on the Teachers Register have sent a photocopy of their most recent Enhanced Disclosure certificate (if available) and signed the following declaration:

I declare:
that I have never been convicted of a sexual offence concerning a child or a young person under the age of 18;

EPTA UK Teachers Register

All the members included in the Find a Teacher page are on the EPTA UK Teachers Register.

This is published on the website on the Find a Teacher pages and members of the public can also contact the EPTA UK office to receive a list of teachers in their locality.

All members on the list have formal piano teaching qualifications or a proven track record in the piano teaching profession.