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David
- Rate R1115
- Response 24h
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Number of students David has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students David has accompanied since joining Superprof

R1115/h
1st lesson free
- Music reading
- Music
Experienced and enthusiastic Music Tutor based in Bournemouth, Dorset. Academic Tutor for GCSE, A Level, University entrance & Undergraduate levels, Composition Techniques and Music Theory.
- Music reading
- Music
Lesson location
About David
David has enjoyed a rewarding career in music education. As Head of Music Department at Poole Grammar School for over twenty years, he has taught generations of students, many of whom have gone onto further education and careers in Music.
David is Assistant Organist at Christchurch Priory, Dorset, and holds the highest UK qualifications as an Organist - Fellow of the Royal College Organists - and as a prizewinning holder of the RCO’s Choral Training Diploma - FRCO(DipCHM), in addition to holding a BMus(Hons) degree London University after undergraduate study at The Royal Academy of Music.
Alongside his work at Poole Grammar School, David maintained his active interest in composition. On Christmas Day 2014, his arrangement of “I saw three ships” was performed by Portsmouth Cathedral Choir on BBC Radio 4, and recorded by them on CD, also being published on the cover CD of BBC Music Magazine. His recent orchestral overture “One Giant Leap…” was written and first performed in 2019 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing by Apollo 11 in July 1969. In June 2024, David conducted his own orchestration of “I saw three ships” in Studio 1, Abbey Road.
David is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and engaging tutor who enjoys working with students of all ages.
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- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Motivation is the key to unlock all good progress in learning and David is able to adapt his teaching style and materials to suit his students in order to support their learning.
David can offer tuition in all areas of academic music - GCSE and A level, but also for those interested in university entrance for Music courses, or undergraduates in need of further support in composition techniques, harmony, counterpoint, fugue and orchestration. David uses Steinberg 'Dorico Pro' in his own composition projects but is able to use other Music applications with students, as required.
As part of the planning for future lessons, David assesses current understanding and skills and looks for the best ways to adapt his resources and teaching styles to maintain the all-important motivation.
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
I was a colleague of David's teaching in a grammar school for 10 years and I have known him for over 20 years. He is a very experienced and professional teacher and director of a wide range of musical ensembles. He is also an accomplished musician, organist and composer. He is very attentive to students' needs and has a vast musical knowledge. I highly recommend David for any music tutoring role.
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Rates
Rate
- R1115
Package rates
- 5h: R5018
- 10h: R10037
online
- R669/h
free lesson
The free first lesson with David allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
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