I have been teaching piano and violin/fiddle for many years. I am currently teaching curriculum music in a primary school as well as private lesson during the day and three evenings a week. I play fiddle in a couple of different ceilidh bands, and write children’s songs which are performed by the children at school.
I have a BA(HONS) in Music (Performance) as well as ABRSM grade 8.
| I am a violin, ukulele, recorder, pitched percussion, singing teacher and music workshop leader. I have an MA in Music Education and used to work as an MDL with Devon Music Service, after which I spent 7 years running the music specialism courses on the BEd and PGCE at Plymouth University. I also play in Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band and the Lyric Chamber Orchestra. I have 35 years experience of working with young people in all sorts of musical settings and I specialise in working with whole classes on instruments or in composing work. I also run a workshop called ‘Stories and Music’ for KS1 and 2, telling stories and helping children to improvise and compose music to illuminate them. I have run a number of projects for DMEH in conjunction with Elfyn Jones, including ‘Let’s Play’, ‘Sonorities’ and ‘7 Days of Music’. I spend my days travelling round Devon making music with young people! |
I am an experienced ex primary and Early Years teacher living in central Devon. I taught in primary schools in Devon, Bath and London for 26 years, including two years as solely a music lead working within a local MAT. This entailed leading choirs and school bands along with the regular curricular input. In the past two years I have left my school based role but now work as a music teacher inside and outside of schools. I also teach violin, guitar and occasionally accordion privately. I have studied on an MA in music therapy and often use these principles in my work, especially supporting those with SEND.
I now lead an Early Years music group for babies and young children in Exeter, teach violin 1:1 as a peripatetic, and also cover PPA in a local primary school where I lead WCET sessions in violin, ukelele, guitar, steel pans, whistle and other instruments. This involves also covering curricular music. Recently I also headed up a group of young folk musicians, helping them to arrange and play music together for a young person’s music festival.
I am looking for further work in any of the above areas, and will consider anything within reasonable driving distance of East Dartmoor, both in and outside of schools. I can provide references in advance if required!
Rebecca is a fun & flexible professional Violin & Piano teacher based in North Devon. She has been playing for over 30 years, currently has a studio with students ranging from age 6-80, and has over 20 years experience as an instrumental teacher, with 100% pass rate in exams ranging from 1-8.
Rebecca will tailor lessons to your requirements, is happy to stick to classical repertoire or more diverse genres such as pop, film and folk music.
In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys playing in a folk band, at weddings and events as a soloist/duo, is violin 1 in a local symphony orchestra, makes soap, and runs around after her 2 children & 4 cats!
Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss lessons for you or your child!
| Qualifications: BA Mus (Hons) CNAA Dartington College of Arts, PGCE (Secondary) Bath College of HE, MEd Plymouth MarJon University.
Past experience: Music director Oxford Playhouse, Watford Playhouse, Contact Theatre Co Manchester. Current experience: Music Development Leader for Devon Music Education Hub, Viola tutor at Okehampton Music Centre and private Upper strings tutor. Member “Spinach for Norman” ceilidh band. Membership – Musicians Union Legal documents available upon request – * Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List (CBL) Check registered with the update service
* Child protection/safeguarding training certificate (completed within the last three years)
* Public Liability Insurance
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