Edwin has 30+ years of high level musical experience and 10+ years of teaching experience. Edwin holds a diploma from Trinity College LTCL in Violin (Masters) and is currently an active member of The University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra and the Manchester String Orchestra. Edwin believes that a musical education should be an exchange of musical ideas and concepts between music lovers rather than a teacher simply telling a student what to do. Edwin teaches a wide range of instruments but specialises in providing violin and piano tuition.

Teaching in Violin
Edwin teaches violin to students off all ages and abilities - from the complete beginner to the advanced musician. Violin lessons with Edwin include:

- Improving technique through the bow hold and fingering exercises
- Working from sheet music
- Performing pieces from the classical repertoire and also of the students choice
- Edwin's ultimate goal is to help to students to gain a rock-solid musical confidence to perform and collaborate in music with others!

Edwin also offers grade 1 to 8 ABRSM musical examination training. This process includes scales, sight reading, pieces, etc, if required by the student.

Teaching in Piano
Edwin offers piano tuition to both children and adults. He is equally comfortable working with beginner students as he is with more advanced pianists. Piano lessons with Edwin include:
- Playing and understanding scales and arpeggios
- Working from notation
- Performing pieces both from the classical repertoire and of the students choice
- Edwin's ultimate goal is to help to students to gain a rock-solid musical confidence to perform and collaborate in music with others!

Edwin also offers grade 1 to 7 ABRSM musical examination training. This process includes scales, sight reading, pieces, etc, if required by the student.

Genre
Edwin teaches (almost) all genres such as pop and jazz, but specialises in classical music.

First lesson
The first lesson will be the great chance for students and tutors to get to know each other in person. A good relationship between tutors and students is always good to start with and good for long term learning. After discussing with students, Edwin can set up goals and explain the lesson plan.

Beginners
Beginner violinists will need to bring their instrument with them. Edwin can advice on the correct size if you are unsure. Otherwise, just keep calm, relax and enjoy the music!!!

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