Paul Engleheart

- 35 years of teaching experience
- Home visits, or come to me in Cleobury Mortimer
- 30-60 minute lessons
- Clarinet, alto saxophone, recorder (descant/treble), music theory to Grade 5
- any age
- small group tuition for students of similar ability

I believe that music, and the arts in general, should play an essential part in human development, whether as a child or an adult. Being involved in music - learning, playing, composing, listening - has enormous benefits for the soul, for mental, physical and emotional health. And I believe that this has never been more important.

For 30 years I ran the music department in a small independent school, teaching children aged 4 to 13. This gave me a wealth of experience in the classroom and with individual and small group teaching, and I have learnt much about how to get the best out of aspiring musicians, of any ability, from beginner recorder to grade 6 clarinet.

In a nutshell:
- patient, supportive listener
- praise more effective for progress than criticism
- student at the centre of the lesson
- structured lessons (warm-up, technical work, development exercises, pieces)
- progress at student's pace
- preparation for exams (ABRSM, Trinity) if wanted, and when ready
- theory to ABRSM Grade 5
- regular and transparent communication

Please contact me to discuss your musical needs, to see if I am the right tutor for you/your child, and to arrange a first meeting/trial lesson.