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| Mr Andrew Kerensky FRSA, DipLCM * |
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Address: |
www.andrewkerensky.co.uk
www.andrewkerensky.com
Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS54DT |
| Home Phone: |
01642805643 |
| Mobile Phone: |
07813333891 |
| Instruments: |
Saxophone
Clarinet
Trombone
Trumpet
Classical Guitar
Bass Guitar
Music Theory
Also please ask about my live music service if you require one for a special occasion |
| Ability Levels: |
Beginners to Advanced |
| Genre/Style(s): |
Classical/Jazz and Popular Music. |
| Qualifications: |
Fellowship Diploma Royal Society of Arts,
Popular Music Diploma(BTEC)
Trombone Diploma (DipLCM)
Saxophone Jazz Diploma (DipLCM)
Grade 8 Music Theory (LCM)
Grade 8 Classical Guitar(LCM)
Grade 8 Electric Guitar(RGT)
Certificate in Education
CRB-Enhanced(Checked)
Gold Trophy of Excellance Award 2008/9 (London College of Music) |
| Fee (30 minutes): |
£12.00 |
| Biography: |
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| Notes: |
The good news is that almost any one can learn to play a musical instrument, the bad news is that is requires time, discipline and commitment! As many musicians will tell you playing a musical instrument and playing it well is one of the most rewarding and satisfying pursuits to aspire to. It’s a great way to unwind and can also be an excellent way to mix socially with other musicians in a band setting. A total beginner should note it can take between 12 to 24 months to master the basics of learning a new musical instrument. Progress will be dependant upon your personal practice routine. Both adults and children are welcome for lessons.
Psychomotor skills, aural discrimination and natural rhythm.
The first is just a fancy way of describing the ability of getting your body to do what your brain wants to do. The second means that you can hear and tell the differences between the notes and lengths of notes. The third refers to getting the feel of timing and rhythm of a song. Everybody has these skills to a different degree. Playing will come easily to those who have a high degree of these skills. However, most people must work a little bit harder to develop them. This is where the next two factors come in.
Practice. There is no magic sign that any teacher can give to a student to help him/her play better. Practice is the only way. A minimum of 20 minutes per day is required if you expect to make progress. If you do not practice, it is a waste of money every time a lesson is taken. Also, it is very difficult to give a full lesson if no practicing has been done to prepare for it. If you do not practice, you are cheating yourself and you are not fooling anyone. An experienced teacher can usually tell when someone has really been practicing.
Desire. Ask yourself: "How much do I really want to play this instrument?" It doesn't matter what your abilities are. If you want to play your instrument, you will. You may not become a Segovia or Charlie Parker but you will learn to play it. If the desire is there, you will find time to practice. If it is not there, you will find a hundred excuses for not practicing. |
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