Oren Valek

My professional expertise in performing and composing brings invaluable insights to understanding and teaching music. As a recent master's in music composition graduate (awarded distinction) and professional session guitarist, my specialist skills in music span composition (film and concert music), sound design, arranging, orchestration, and guitar performance. I am communicative, passionate, and approachable to all ages. I am described as having a natural and easy nature for all individuals.

I also teach GCSE and A-level music, as well as music theory (ABRSM 1-8) and guitar performance (Trinity Rock and Pop 1-8).

I ensure lessons are dynamic, interesting, and comfortable learning environments for all students. The aims and ambitions of students are integrated into the learning process very closely. There is also a recognition of the importance of the individual and their specific learning requirements, be it beginner or advanced. I look to make lessons interesting and fun whilst ensuring progression is maintained.

I have acquired extensive teaching skills from years of leading music workshops, youth work, and 1-1 instrumental tuition, in turn establishing my professionalism and proficiencies as a musician and teacher. Here I was able to develop and adapt my teaching style to cater to a broad range of people in order to bring out the best in each individual and help them to reach their potential.

Optimism in music is essential - and my passion for music has grown from realising that all individuals have the capability to understand and harness the strengths and complexities of music. Furthermore, both communication and listening are at the core of my methodology for teaching and understanding the goals, aspirations, and capabilities of all students. I will push you to write ambitiously, perform with excellence, and have extraordinary attention to detail in music theory, history, and listening.

Review from MyTutor: "Oren is a great educator, who puts the student at ease and helps to build confidence in learning music theory. My daughter feels she has learned so much from him in such a short space of time. Would thoroughly recommend him. Worth every penny."

"Oren has been a great A level music tutor for my son. He started tutoring him around March and continued until June. My son's grade improved from a B at mocks to an A for the actual A-level exam. Thanks so much Oren!"