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Feargal

Private Music and Composition Tutor in London

I studied Music as Cambridge, specialising in Mediaeval and 20th Century notation, and then singing at the Royal College of Music. From 2016-2024 I worked as a professional Opera Singer internationally. While I sing a little still, I mainly focus on Music Education, both as a highly sought after private Music tutor and as.a Music Tutor at one of the country’s leading independent schools.

Teaching Experience

“Excellence through confidence”

I am a specialist Music tutor with over a decade of experience helping students in person and online.

At A-Level and GCSE, I specialise in the written paper and composition across all boards. In Music Theory I run a speed course to obtain ABRSM Grade 5 theory, and am expert in working with students aiming to achieve ABRSM Grade 8 theory.

At a university level, I work with students on composition, techniques (harmony and counterpoint) and written work.

Thus far, I have a 100% success rate in helping students obtain places for Music at Oxbridge (Cambridge - Kings, Trinity, Jesus | Oxford - Univ, St Anne’s). All GCSE students have achieved a 7 and above, and A-Level an A and above.

Tutoring Approach

I use an exam-paper based format that focuses on providing a method for students to implement on any paper, giving them the ability to control, rather than be controlled by the exam .

My sessions are a minimum of 1hr either weekly or fortnightly (usually in the case of composition), with work usually set once a base level of knowledge has been accrued.

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Qualifications

MPerf

Masters · Royal College of Music · Distinction · 2017

MA Hons

Masters · University of Cambridge · 2:1 · 2013

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LucienFirst Tutors

Feargal is a marvelous tutor. His lessons are well structured and he is very thorough. I also find him to be kind and patient.

JeanFirst Tutors

Feargal was a super tutor - really got my son engaged and working hard. Very outcomes focussed and clearly knows his stuff and with great practical overlay. Have already recommended him to others

PaolaFirst Tutors

In just over six months, Feargal taught my child how to structure, research and write brilliant and compelling essays, building her confidence and ability to such an extent that she now relishes every opportunity to write about music. It was partly thanks to his nurturing that she felt inspired to apply and secure a place at one of the UK’s top colleges. Feargal is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about music, as well as punctual, approachable and caring.

CatherineFirst Tutors

I am writing to recommend Feargal as an A Level Music tutor. He tutored my daughter during her A Level studies, and we were consistently impressed by his professionalism, subject knowledge, and supportive approach. Feargal demonstrated a deep understanding of the A Level Music curriculum, providing clear explanations, helpful resources, and insightful feedback that boosted my daughter’s confidence and ability. I would not hesitate to recommend Feargal to any student looking for expert and inspiring support in A Level Music.

EmilyFirst Tutors

Feargal is an excellent tutor who really engaged with my child and helped enormously with GCSE music revision. He was organised and knowledgeable. He was very accommodating and flexible with lesson timings and always gave clear and helpful feedback when asked. I would highly recommend him.

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