Tutor Profile

Marion

Private Ukulele and Percussion (Drums) Tutor in Woking

I am a postgraduate tutor teaching guitar, piano, violin/fiddle, ukelele, kids rap vocals and drum kit. I teach popular styles-pop, blues, rock, folk, jazz, hip hop, classical etc and also music theory-popular, jazz and classical. I teach individualIy and in groups including in schools. I have played in many varied ensembles and bands and currently rap.

I started tutoring in 2009 and since then have taught a wide range of pupils from aged 3 upwards. I have some training in disability and have worked with 'special needs' students in a Camphill Rudolf Steiner school. I teach left handed if required. I am qualified in childcare and completed a music degree, education pathway, followed by an M.A. in Popular Music, at Kingston University.

Teaching Experience

I started tutoring in 2009 and since then have taught a wide range of pupils from aged 3 upwards. I have some training in disability and have worked with 'special needs' students in a Camphill Rudolf Steiner school. I teach left handed if required. I am qualified in childcare and completed a music degree, education pathway, followed by an M.A. in Popular Music, at Kingston University.

Tutoring Approach

I have a holistic approach to tutoring, am flexible and can help students with pieces of their own choice, working at their own pace. I can help with theory, performance and exams. I ensure that my pupils are well prepared for all aspects of their exams if they choose to take them, and I also endeavour to help my pupils with posture and technique which is a pre-requisite for success.

I offer discounted lessons to students, OAPs and UC recipients, and group lessons are available with price on a sliding scale from £5-£10 (45 minutes).

I maintain a strong dialogue with parents regarding their children's h/w, aims and achievements and am a mother of two boys.

Qualifications

Safeguarding Level 1

Other · CSTF · 2025

First Aid

Other · Acute First Aid · Pass · 2023

Child Care

Professional · Kingston College · 2009

Music

Bachelors · Kingston University · 2008

Popular Music

Masters · Kingston University · 2008

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AndreaFirst Tutors

Friendly and enthusiastic tutor

TrishFirst Tutors

All good. So far we've had a great experience with Marion and are happy with the lessons.

KathrynFirst Tutors

For personal reasons I have had to put lessons on hold so I only had a few sessions with Marion so I can only give you limited feedback. What I appreciated about Marion is that firstly she is very warm, supportive teacher and wants the best for the pupil. In my case we were not sure about whether I should aim for grade 3 or 4 and I liked the way Marion discussed this and was so affirming.

EmilyFirst Tutors

Marion is very knowledge about the guitar, including different playing styles and exam board requirements for the grading systems run by ABRSM and Trinity. She is a patient teacher and makes the experience enjoyable.

NickolaiFirst Tutors

I'm very happy with Marion's teaching method. She took the time to figure out what style I'd like to learn and recommended the book we could start with. I was able to start reading the music of the sheets after only 3 classes with her. I enjoy our violin sessions of playing together, there's still much to learn but she makes it seem very easy.

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