Tutor Profile

Elliot

Private Violin and Viola Tutor in Hampton

Hi! My name is Elliot, and I'm a well-established local teacher in Hampton. I've been teaching in the borough since 2018, and have over 14 years experience as a specialist instrumental teacher.

I come from Brighton, UK - one of the most vibrant, artistic, and inclusive cities on the south coast of the UK, which really helped to shape me as a person in many ways!

I moved to London in 2013 to study at the Royal College of Music, and stayed there after graduating, where I am currently based in Hampton, South-West London with my wife Silvia, and our cat Ada (who many of my pupils know all too well! She likes to sit in my lessons...)

I am non-binary, and use ‘they/them’ pronouns. I use my first name “Elliot” in all teaching contexts with pupils, in school and privately!

Outside of work, I like to compose, play a fair bit of D&D (and write music for my campaigns too!), and of course enjoy the odd video game or two where time permits. Not content with ‘mastering’ one type of bow, I’m also a keen archer (and long-term member of the Royal Richmond Archery Club) and practice my archery as much as my schedule allows. Other hobbies currently include teaching myself lockpicking, journalling, and collecting fountain pens. These change on a regular basis so be sure to ask when we meet for our first class.

Teaching Experience

I trained in Viola Performance at the Royal College of Music back in 2013-2017, graduating and immediately specialising into delivering violin and viola lessons to an ever-growing roster of pupils.

Please get in touch today to organise a consultation lesson - where we can discuss your musical goals in learning an instrument. Lessons are typically 1 hour - but exceptions can be arranged if you want to visit me for a shorter class.

Tutoring Approach

I have a technical approach to working out issues, but focus primarily in mentoring pupils as musicians, helping them to realise their creative and artistic potential rather than focusing solely on "exam results". I believe strongly that we study music to enjoy ourselves, and wholly apply this ethos in every lesson I teach!

I use the Music Teachers' Board (MTB) for nearly all music exams, due to their flexibility and inclusivity, with free choice repertoire - plus the guarantee that your examiner is a specialist in your instrument (which ABRSM do not offer!!).

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Qualifications

BMus Viola Performance

Bachelors · Royal College of Music · Honours 2:1 · 2017

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HelenFirst Tutors

Elliot is a fantastic teacher; hugely knowledgeable and a brilliant player himself. I’ve made far more progress than I ever expected after just a few weeks of teaching and a 35 year gap in viola playing. The best instrumental teacher I’ve had the pleasure of working with.

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Thank you so much Helen, it's been a pleasure working with you so far, and I can't wait to get started on that Viola Quartet we're planning with some of my other adult students!

AnneFirst Tutors

Encouraging, professional, and made a difference to my playing in the first lesson. Looking forward to the next one.

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Thank you so much Anne - enormously appreciated! I was really inspired by your positivity and zeal in our recent first and second lessons, and am looking most forward to seeing how you continue to improve over the coming months and years.

RichardFirst Tutors

Nothing but Great Music Tutor!

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Thanks Richard!

AlisonFirst Tutors

I can not recommend Elliot enough as a teacher, he is incredibly passionate about music and it shines through in his teaching. I never learnt how to play a instrument as a child but found as an adult that I would like to play the violin. I was quite nervous at the thought of being taught as an adult, but Elliot has helped me greatly. I personally didn't want to play classical music or songs that I didn't know, but Elliot was very understanding and allowed me to choose what music I wanted to learn. He additionally gives great advice about what things I needed to buy and the music books that would work for me. Elliot is very patient and never has a bad thing to say, but instead helps you with any problems. Which was exactly what I needed as I don't do very well when criticized; (I can imagine this also being held when he teaches children). One of the greatest thing that I've found about Elliot is that he quickly understood how I best learn and then edited the lessons so that I could get the best out of them. My progress has been rapid and I'm very grateful for Elliot's help & I hope it continues in his lessons.

Tutor response

Thank you for your wonderfully kind words Alison, I really appreciate you taking the time to write this. You have worked incredibly hard so far and all of the success you describe has been down to your own hard work and perseverance! Looking forward to seeing you continue to develop as you continue to enjoy learning your instrument.

KittyFirst Tutors

Elliot is a wonderful violin tutor. He is patient, cheerful and extremely capable. He is good with children and young people, and has a genuine passion for music. He is busy and popular and our only problem was booking him at mutually convenient times, as he is pretty choc-a-bloc! A great teacher tough. Mrs K Aldridge

Tutor response

Thank you so much for your kind words, Kitty!

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