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Bio

I’m Nikki, a musician based in Manchester who specialises in Music education. I graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2011 with a MA Hons. in Music (2:1). I have both Grade 8 Piano (ABRSM) and Grade 8 Vocals (RSL). I teach students from my premises in Bolton town centre (Mon, Tue, Wed), my home in Salford (Sun), at home visits in Urmston (Trafford) on Thursday nights. I also offer online lessons.

I have been working as a self-employed music teacher for over 10 years, helping students pass numerous graded exams with both ABRSM and Trinity. I have tutored students to pass Music Theory Graded exams, and I try to ensure that all my students (who want to) achieve Grade 5 Music Theory. I have taught all the way up to Grade 8 in both vocals and piano.

I have tutored the OCR GCSE Music course in partnership with an exam company twice. my student’s achieved an 8 in 2023, and a 7 in 2024. I have worked in secondary schools delivering instrumental tuition in a range of instruments (Piano/Vocals/Guitar/Bass & Drums) and as a teaching assistant helping with the Music GCSE.

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Teaching Info

Considering taking music lessons for yourself or your child? You’ve come to the right place, with a range of subjects available; Piano, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Music Theory and of course Music GCSE and 16+ Music Courses support. I have a large knowledge of exam paths and various tutor books so I can advise you how best to progress.

Lessons are tailor-made to suit your interests and goals. In each lesson you will be set clear goals for practise and improving your musicianship. I have a flexible and relaxed teaching style, I deliver lessons to a wide range of students each week from the retired community through to children as young as 5.

Each year I enter students into both Trinity and ABRSM Exams, students achieve excellent results and progress well. Which exam board you study is up to you and I can advise which will suit you best. I have taught all the way to Grade 8 and everyone who has sat Grade 8 with me has passed it. Equally you don’t have to study exams, these are your lessons to study what interests you.

If as a parent or student you’re totally new to music education, I can explain how the Grades work, UCAS points for grade 6-8 etc.

I have an early year’s deal for children under 7/8 years old so they can access shorter lessons (20 minute lessons) which are age appropriate.

I also teach a large number of adults and retired adults and design my approach around what you’d like to do.

Since 2022, I have been teaching GCSE Music privately, in August 2023 my student achieved a 8 on their GCSE Music. if you want to do your music GCSE outside of school I can facilitate this. If you are doing your GCSE in school I’m happy to help with all aspects of NEA (Performance and Composition), and the listening exam.

I have a wealth of experience with additional support needs, (ASD, VI, ADHD) there are no barriers to learning with me and everyone is welcome. I can speak basic French and teach using solfège (Do-Si).

Reasons it’s great to have lessons with me:

• Transparent, easy to understand pricing

• No Registration Fees

• No Direct Debit, you pay for each month depending on the dates you have booked in.

• Competitive lesson rate of £34/hour

• No Admin Fees for Exam Entry

• No Admin Fees for exam video uploads

• it’s easy to book extra lesson time when you have an exam, concert or GCSE Submission coming up.

• Attending lessons means you will be invited to a range of music groups & concerts.

• I offer music exam accompaniment, so if you play other instruments and would like a familiar face at your exam, I’ll be there to support you.

• I’m empathetic and kind. I’m experienced with Looked After Children, ASD, ASN, SEN, and Visual impairment.

• I’ll always go the extra mile for a student.

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