Amber
About Me
Hi! I am a recent Cambridge University Graduate who has spent the last year working at one of the most prestigious international schools in Thailand in the music department. During my time there, I led GCSE Music Revision and GCSE Music Theory classes, assisted with personal statements and coached an A-Level music student for her Oxford interview (she received an offer!). I would love to be able to assist you in your journey studying music, whether that’s GCSE, A-Level or University Preparation.
I have also coached students on writing their Personal Statement for English and History degrees, and have a 100% track record for offers received.
In my spare time, I love to compose. At GCSE and A-Level I received 100% in my compositions. Since discovering my passion for composition, I have written a series of orchestral suites, smaller chamber pieces, and a choral song cycle which was debuted by a Cambridge Choir on tour in Iceland.
I have endeavoured to pursue opportunities that make me a well-rounded and well-developed person and musician. I have a great understanding of liturgical music from my posts in choirs throughout my life; an extensive knowledge of Western music history; training in composition and film composition; good research skills; completed modules in beginners, applied and advanced tonal skills; studied the role of colonialism in modern Western understanding of music; received tuition on the role of popular music and technology in social change and written two dissertations on the role of music in film and culture.
My teaching style
I like to work in a very collaborative way, catering my lessons specifically to the needs and wants of the students. I find that past papers and exam preparation is the best way to assure that students go into their exams or interviews fully prepared for what they will experience.
My past experience
I have done lots of tutoring for students aged from 8 to 18, but prefer working at an older level. One of my Year 10 students went from receiving a 3 to a 7 in his mock written exam over the course of 6 months, and I take a lot of pride from seeing students succeed, and find their own rhythm!
My Proudest Achievements
Studying at Cambridge University was a lifelong dream of mine, and I’m passionate about helping others achieve that!
I teach
- Music
- Music Theory
- Music History
- Composition
- Oxbridge Interview
My Results and Achievements
- BA in Music from Cambridge Uni
- A*A*A at A-Level
- previous tutee offered place at Oxford University
- received 5/5 university offers
- received 3/3 post-graduate offers