Adam is a friendly and experienced clarinet teacher, who works as a freelance clarinettist, composer and teacher. He is able to tailor lessons to all ages and abilities.

Adam is pleased to offer private clarinet lessons, both in-person and online. He is currently based in central London and can travel locally to teach as well as teaching seasonally in Scotland around Ayrshire, Greater Glasgow & Clyde (excluding East & West Dunbartonshire).

Location is not a barrier, however, as Adam welcomes enquiries from pupils who wish to take lessons online.

He has worked with musicians of all ages and abilities, from primary school level all the way through to professional. No matter what stage you are at, Adam would love to help you develop your skills!

Experience::

• Freelance clarinettist, teacher and composer.

• Currently studying a Master of Performance in Clarinet at the Royal College of Music, London.

Orchestral work:
• Orchestra of The Royal Opera House (on trial for Principal Clarinet)
• Royal Scottish National Orchestra (on trial for Associate Principal Clarinet)
• BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (on trial for Sub-Principal Clarinet)
• Aurora Orchestra (Guest Sub-Principal)
• Academy of St. Martin in the Fields (Guest Sub-Principal)
• Orchestra of Opera North (on trial for Principal Clarinet)
• London Mozart Players (Guest Principal & Sub-Principal)
• Philharmonia Orchestra (sit-in scheme)
• Scottish Chamber Orchestra (sit-in scheme)

Teaching experience:
• Teaching one to one lessons since March 2019
• NYOS 2022 Clarinet Ambassador, mentor of Junior ensembles
• 100% pupil pass rate in ABRSM exams
• Musicians Union member
• Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme member
• Music Leaders Scotland Award (SQA Higher)
• Former Clarinet mentor at North Ayrshire Junior Band

Awards:
• Royal College of Music – Concerto Competition 2022 – 1st prize.
• Rhona Reid Charitable Trust Award Holder – 2022/23.
• National Youth Orchestras of Scotland – Colin McLean Bursary Winner 2022/23.
• Countess of Munster Musical Trust – 2022/23 awardee.
• Drake Calleja Trust – 2022/23 Scholar.
• Hattori Foundation – 2021/22 and 2022/23 Senior awardee.
• McGlashan Charitable Tru...