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Teaching

Graduated from RCM London (M. Comp.) with 15+ years of teaching experience, David has been serving as organist and composition & theory teaching staff at 2 boarding schools around London, including the prestigious Sevenoaks School. Alongside his teaching, David has a strong academic background in music. He began presenting academic papers at music conferences at the age of 21, while still an undergraduate. 

Lessons & Areas of Expertise

David currently offers lessons and tuition in the following areas:

  • GCSE Music

  • ​A-level Music

  • Graded Music Theory & Advanced Music Theory (including counterpoint, harmony, etc.)

  • Composition

  • Composition Pedagogy for Teaching Staff

  • Organ (especially preparation for organ scholar applications to Oxbridge)

  • Choral Conducting

  • Aural Training

  • Music History

  • Music Academic Writings

Students from Diverse Musical Backgrounds

David teaches students with a wide range of musical backgrounds and at various stages of study, advanced students including:

  • KS3, KS4, KS5 Music Teaching Staff

  • Undergraduate & Postgraduate Music Students

  • A-Level Music Students

  • GCSE Music Students

Selected Current & Former Students​​

  • Music Teachers and Music Assistants for GCSE & A-level Music (Private Schools, State Schools etc.)

  • Harpist Student, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Notable Student Achievements

  • Organ Scholar, University of Oxford

  • Composer Student & Choral Scholar, University of Cambridge

Languages

  • English

  • Cantonese

  • Mandarin

For enquiries, please visit the Contact page.

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