ONE-TO-ONE TUITION FOR PIANO AND OBOE GRADES 1-8, THEORY GRADES 1-5 in Chelmsford
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Hello, my name is Nicola Bishop. I teach in schools as a tutor with Essex Music Services and also offer private tuition from my home in Chelmsford. I have over 25 years experience teaching whole classes, small groups and one-to-one in schools around Essex. I have a BMus (Hons) from Sheffield University and a PGCE (Primary) with Music Specialism from Reading University.
Lessons are £16 / 30 mins/30, 45 or 60 minute lessons can be booked (prices are pro-rata £32/hr).
I offer private piano lessons at my house on most weekdays and Saturdays. I do teach from a piano, but there is no requirement to have the same in your home: a keyboard or electric piano of any variety is sufficient - anything that encourages music to be played!
Oboes can be hired via Essex Music Services (or from private music shops) to enable you to have lessons on this beautiful woodwind instrument without the expense of buying one. As a short-term alternative, I can also begin teaching the oboe by using a recorder for a few lessons.
The theory of music is always underpinning the practical, so is intrinsically linked within my piano and oboe lessons. However, Music Theory can also be studied as a separate subject - in fact it is one option to take in order to progress to the higher grades in certain exam boards.
“We found Nicola through glowing recommendations from a friend. She has very clear effective teaching methods offering encouragement and enthusiasm alongside great understanding and patience. She offers clear memorable explanations to back up, theory and tips and techniques to assist with scales and sight reading pieces. My teenage son thoroughly enjoys his lessons and was thrilled to pass his first graded examination with a distinction. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nicola.”
Laura, Chelmsford
“I often sit in and listen to my son's piano lessons. I'm always impressed with Nicola's patience, positivity and kindness. He's really grown both in ability and confidence since he started. I can't recommend her enough.”
Sarah, Chelmsford
“My son really looks forward to his piano lessons with Mrs Bishop and always comes away with a smile on his face. She provides an excellent balance of encouragement and correction resulting in an enjoyable learning experience and good progress.”
Pam, Chelmsford
“Nicola has taught our daughter for the past six years and in that time has progressed to Grade 5 piano. Nicola is an excellent teacher who is patient, encouraging and dedicated. Our daughter finds the lessons fun and loves attending her classes and has now started learning Oboe under Nicola's expert guidance.”
Jim and Andrea, Chelmsford