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Cameron

Private Piano and Keyboard Tutor in Somerton

My name is Cameron Spencer, and I am a professional keyboard player specialising in contemporary styles including Jazz, Rock, Blues, Funk and Soul, as well as music theory and production. I started playing the piano aged 8 and have been passionate about music ever since.

After working through the ABRSM Classical and Jazz grades, I studied Music and Music Tech A-levels at college. I was tutored by highly regarded industry professionals such as Brian Henry (Soul II Soul, Mica Paris) and Frank Tontoh (Amy Winehouse, George Michael) at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, where I achieved a 2:1 in Professional Music Performance (BMus).

I`m passionate about music production and have worked in several different studios across England. I have built up a larger repertoire and played hundreds of gigs since 2019, when I began working on cruise ships.

Teaching Experience

I have over ten years of experience providing piano lessons to people of all ages and abilities, in person, in schools and online. Companies I`ve worked for include Open2Music and Private Music Lessons UK.

Tutoring Approach

I like to create my own documents to aid learning, and use methodical but fun teaching methods. One guide I've written is entitled 'Essential Music Theory', and features information about scales, chords, progressions, melodic features, improvisation and ear training. With a diverse knowledge of subjects such as music culture/history and technology, I aim to give students a broad overview of all things music related.

Online tuition is as useful as it is convenient for both the student and the teacher, especially when they are many miles away from each other.

I have taught many students via Zoom and find it to be a useful and enjoyable experience. I have access to a reliable, fast internet connection and know how to deal with any issues that may arise.

As I play the piano via Logic Pro X, it can be heard very clearly by the student on the other end. Students can also see what notes/chords I`m playing via an app called 'ChordieApp'.

When it comes to teaching software, I can share my screen or even remotely connect to students, so they can see exactly what I am doing, step by step.

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Qualifications

BMus Professional Music Performance

Bachelors · Academy of Contemporary Music · Honours 2:1 · 2016

A-level Music Technology

College · Huish Sixth · B · 2014

A-level Music

College · Huish Sixth · B · 2014

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GrahamFirst Tutors

Cameron has an excellent understanding of theory and practice and seems able to turn his hand to various aspects of music. He is an intelligent and personable man who can quickly cut to the chase. I would thoroughly recommend.

Tutor response

Thank you Graham, much appreciated!

JulieFirst Tutors

I’ve now had 5, one hour lessons, with Cameron and have found him very patient, extremely knowledgeable and an excellent pianist. I’m a returner to piano and keyboard lessons, after a twenty year gap, who is now beginning to make progress, thanks to Cameron. If you want to learn do not hesitate to contact him.

Tutor response

Thank you very much Julie, I'm happy to be teaching you!

CharlieFirst Tutors

I have been very impressed so far with the way that Cameron teaches. My daughter is really enjoying her lessons and has improved so much in just three weeks.

NikkiFirst Tutors

We are very glad to have Cameron come to our house to teach the piano. The two students are coming on well and enjoying their lessons. Many thanks Cameron!

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