Teaching

I have run a music teaching practice from my studio in Brackley since 2000. I am fully DBS checked, and insured via the Musicians Union for Public Liability for all activities including teaching and mentoring. I also have a current Child Safeguarding Certificate and attend annual refresher courses.

Due to the recent outbreak of coronavirus, following the most recent government advice have temporarily suspended face to face music lessons, and I am conducting online lessons via Zoom, Skype and FaceTime. Please contact me to organise this service.

To assist with social distancing after lockdown restrictions are lifted, I have installed clear perspex screens in my teaching studio which can be erected at a moments notice and will enable lessons to take place with little or no disruption.

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Flute

Clarinet

Saxophone

Music Theory & Composition

Testimonials

University Music Student

Nick is such an inspirational and wonderful teacher – he taught me Clarinet from beginner to Grade 8, and I can honestly say it was him that inspired me to become the musician I am today. With me being a current Music student at university, his lessons and wisdom sticks with me always. I am so grateful to have been taught by such a fantastic teacher, and any student who is taught by Nick should count themselves a very, very lucky musician indeed.

Parent of teenage student

I cannot speak highly enough of Nick! He has worked with my son from his first attempt to make a ‘sound’ to grade 7 flute, and grade 5 sax. He has motivated and inspired my son and greatly contributed to his increase in confidence. Nick is not just an excellent teacher but a fantastic role model too. We are very happy to have found him!

Music teacher - Germany

Nick first started teaching me when I was 14. It was a totally transformative experience and he rekindled my love and passion both for playing the flute, but also for music. He was so much more than a flute teacher; he widened my understanding of musical genres, composition, other instruments, orchestral playing as well as being a kind, attentive and supportive teacher. He gave me numerous opportunities to play in orchestras, theatre pits and concerts. I have since completed a degree in Music, conducted multiple choirs, taught many pupils the flute and had the chance to perform in some amazing venues. I am certain that without the inspiration from such a passionate musician, fabulous flautist and inspirational composer/conductor I would not have followed this career path.

Philosophy

Any skill can be learnt with guidance, practice and motivation
Every student has individual strengths and weaknesses
Music learning should be fun and joyous, not dreary and arduous
Some people just want to learn to play for pleasure, not as a career
I don't look down on younger people - they were just born later than me

Schools

I currently visit the following schools, in the Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire area, during term time. I teach individual and shared woodwind lessons on school premises. In some cases I am able to arrange the hire of starter instruments for the first year of teaching.

Beachborough School, Westbury:- Clarinet, Saxophone, Reed Group Carrdus School, Overthorpe Hall:- Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Wind Band. Christopher Rawlins C of E Primary School – Adderbury:- Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone. Dr Radcliffe’s C of E Primary School – Steeple Aston:- Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone. The Warriner School - Bloxham:- Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone. Winchester House School - Brackley:- Clarinet, Saxophone, Reed Group Brackley & Cheney Music & Performing Arts School (Saturday mornings):- Senior Orchestra, Junior Orchestra. DBS checked - Public Liability Insured - Child Safeguarding Certified