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Katy

5 (6 reviews)

Rate R1548
Response 24h
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Number of students Katy has accompanied since joining Superprof
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Number of students Katy has accompanied since joining Superprof

5 (6 reviews)

R1548/h

1^st lesson free

Violin

15 Years of Teaching Experience with an Encouraging, Efficient and Effective Approach! Active Soloist!

Name: Katy
Address: Didcot, ZA
Telephone: undefined
Price range: R1548

Violin

Lesson location

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About Katy

I first started teaching at 18 as a private assistant to Professor Berent Korfker coaching his younger students from the Purcell School and alike. During this time I helped students prepare GCSE and A level practical exams, auditions for music colleges, and even travelled abroad to an international competition to coach students in Professor Korfker's absence. Working with such talented children inspired and excited me to develop my own class with a more mixed ability. My current class ranges from complete beginners to well into their grades and beyond, with a huge age range of 4-50! I have a 100% pass rate in all students' exams taken - whether that be ABRSM grades or music college auditions. I made my solo debut aged 10 with the Birmingham Conservatoire Junior Dep Symphony Orchestra. I then attended the Yehudi Menuhin School, and went on to graduate from the Royal College of Music in 2015 with a first class (hons) bachelor degree, studying with Professor Korfker. In 2022 I gained my Advanced Diploma from the Royal Academy of Music, studying with Professor Gyorgy Pauk. I have performed extensively all over the UK as a soloist, most notably as a strings finalist on BBC Young Musician of the Year and at the Battle Proms concert series to audiences of up to 12,000 - I am still the only soloist to be asked back for two seasons! My special interest is bows, in particular how they can potentially influence our interpretation - I explored this idea using 5 different bows for 5 composers at my final recital at RAM. I am honoured to be performing with Elgar's bow from time to time! I am also an advocate for musicians with disabilities, sharing my experiences living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome as a professional violinist on social media. This has given me the ability to really think outside the box when helping students, helping them overcome issues they've previously been told were unfixable. Last year I joined the global roster of Eva Artistic Management.

About the lesson

The lesson will vary greatly dependent on the student's ability, wants and needs. For beginners, I make sure they are able to read music competently alongside how to physically play the violin! I want my students to be able to go away and learn new pieces by themselves, not rely on memory every lesson. For more advanced students, I will first take a look at general technique and advise what I would like to help with. I always have a reason as to why I want a student to change something technically, whether it's to make a better sound, or make it easier in the long run. I will never change someone's technique just 'because'! With younger beginner students, I like to incorporate games - I'm often greeted with surprise that the lesson is over so 'quickly'! I am always particular about posture - most importantly making sure there is no unwanted tension when playing. This is not only important for technique and sound quality, but even more so to prevent any injuries! I have helped students through the grade system (100% success), audition for conservatoires (both Junior and Senior) and prepare for international competitions. I am equally as happy just helping someone progress for fun! At the end of the day, music is to be enjoyed!

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Brigitte

Katy has been teaching my daughter violin for 6 years.
She has a wonderful approach to teaching: positive and kind with high attention to detail to help the student improve.
The transition to online lessons went well. Lessons with Zoom as usual!
I truly recommend Katy.
Brigitte
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Brigitte
Katy has been teaching my daughter violin for 6 years.
She has a wonderful approach to teaching: positive and kind with high attention to detail to help the student improve.
The transition to online lessons went well. Lessons with Zoom as usual!
I truly recommend Katy.
Brigitte
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Sarah

Katy has shown great understanding and patience with a sensitive child ensuring she feels reassured every step of the way towards achieving her piano Grades. Even now with temporary zoom lessons, Katy manages to keep the momentum up through her enthusiasm and praise. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
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Sarah
Katy has shown great understanding and patience with a sensitive child ensuring she feels reassured every step of the way towards achieving her piano Grades. Even now with temporary zoom lessons, Katy manages to keep the momentum up through her enthusiasm and praise. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
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Rosie

Katy is a fantastic piano (and violin) teacher. Not only is she an accomplished and professional musician she is a skilled teacher. Her lessons are warm and friendly and is able to teach any standard, providing gentle yet clear instructions on how to improve. My daughter, who has been studying with Katy for a number of years, thoroughly enjoys her lessons and has shown much improvement and growth. I highly recommend Katy.
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Rosie
Katy is a fantastic piano (and violin) teacher. Not only is she an accomplished and professional musician she is a skilled teacher. Her lessons are warm and friendly and is able to teach any standard, providing gentle yet clear instructions on how to improve. My daughter, who has been studying with Katy for a number of years, thoroughly enjoys her lessons and has shown much improvement and growth. I highly recommend Katy.
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Katherine

Katy started teaching my son piano when he was 5 years old - he’s now 8 and loves his piano lessons with her. They laugh their way through lessons and he has made great progress. Due to the pandemic we’ve moved to online lessons - but the transition has been smooth and successful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone interested in learning piano or violin - she is great!
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Katherine
Katy started teaching my son piano when he was 5 years old - he’s now 8 and loves his piano lessons with her. They laugh their way through lessons and he has made great progress. Due to the pandemic we’ve moved to online lessons - but the transition has been smooth and successful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone interested in learning piano or violin - she is great!
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Katy has been teaching my son violin & piano for almost 5 years now. She is very lovely positive and patient and brings out the best in him - I recommend her highly to teach a child of any age including difficult teenagers!
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Katy has been teaching my son violin & piano for almost 5 years now. She is very lovely positive and patient and brings out the best in him - I recommend her highly to teach a child of any age including difficult teenagers!
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Maria

Katy is a great piano teacher. She has a wonderful manner and is very encouraging and able to get the best out of my 11 year old son. She has taught him both face to face pre covid and online during the covid pandemic. The online lessons have continued to be excellent and I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a piano teacher.
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Maria
Katy is a great piano teacher. She has a wonderful manner and is very encouraging and able to get the best out of my 11 year old son. She has taught him both face to face pre covid and online during the covid pandemic. The online lessons have continued to be excellent and I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a piano teacher.
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