Music Tutors : 1-1 Music Preparation

Hello! My name is Fran, and I am in my second year reading Music at Oxford University. I achieved a First in my first-year exams and was subsequently awarded a full scholarship for academic excellence. Prior to Oxford, I finished my International Baccalaureate with a score of 43. At the more advanced level I have a strong basis in humanities and essay writing, taking History, English Literature, and Music at IB Higher Level and essays from all contributing to my admission to Oxford. My particular interests in History include authoritarianism and cultural history, but I believe that the right essay structure can apply to any aspect of the subject at GCSE or Sixth Form level and is often the key to ensuring success. I am an avid reader, with my favourite books ranging from fiction by Virginia Woolf and Donna Tartt to academic historical books and essays by thinkers such as Simone de Beauvoir.

My specialism being Music, I achieved Grade 8 Distinction on the oboe aged 14 and a Distinction in my ARSM Diploma aged 16. I have a strong theory knowledge and am experienced in teaching up to approximately GCSE – A Level standard theory.

I started learning the piano when I was six and ever since then I have either been learning, performing or teaching music – and for the past ten years it’s been all three!

I studied musical performance at college, then obtained a degree in ethnomusicology, all while working as a touring musician.

Using fun and creative learning techniques, you can expect to improve your technical playing ability, gain an understanding of musical theory, develop skills in musical performance and ready yourself for collaborative musicianship if that’s what you want.

I always had the most fun and engaged the most when I was learning the songs I liked at the time. I didn’t particularly like how music was taught at my school or doing grades but I would write songs on the guitar every night and teach myself my favourite songs by ear.

I really look forward to every lesson with each student and want to share everything I can so you can get the most out of music

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Hello there, my name is Esin and I study Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford. My degree is like any other Psychology degree, but with the added focus towards experimental design, statistics, and data analysis. In preparation for this degree, I took Biology, Maths, and Chemistry at school, as well as Psychology, to supplement my ability to interpret and produce scientific writing.

Additionally, the Oxbridge application process is a distinct and memorable one, with interview styles being updated year to year. As a current Oxford student, I bring the advantage of having very recently gone through the application process myself and having friends in many different departments and degrees that can offer insights from their own recent experience.

Besides my scientific and academic interests, I also play piano and took Music Theory in adherence to the ABRSM curriculum. I would be very happy to tutor in the area of Psychology and Human Sciences, Oxbridge applications, or music.

Thank you for considering me for tutoring. I hope I can be of help by offering my skills and experience.

I started learning the piano when I was six and ever since then I have either been learning, performing or teaching music – and for the past ten years it’s been all three!

I studied musical performance at college, then obtained a degree in ethnomusicology, all while working as a touring musician.

Using fun and creative learning techniques, you can expect to improve your technical playing ability, gain an understanding of musical theory, develop skills in musical performance and ready yourself for collaborative musicianship if that’s what you want.

I always had the most fun and engaged the most when I was learning the songs I liked at the time. I didn’t particularly like how music was taught at my school or doing grades but I would write songs on the guitar every night and teach myself my favourite songs by ear.

I really look forward to every lesson with each student and want to share everything I can so you can get the most out of music

Try a trial lesson to see if I’m the right teacher for you