- I believe that everyone is a musician, and anyone can learn to play folk fiddle.
- I aim to give everyone the gift of playing fiddle and of making friends through music.
- I believe no one is too old to learn fiddle, and actively welcome students of all ages.
- I welcome students of all races, all genders, and all abilities. Your individuality gives you your own musical voice and brings the classes to life.
- I aim for each student to feel confident, happy and supported in the lessons or classes, and for everyone to enjoy and look forward to their classes.
- I teach using a carefully pre-planned curriculum and lesson plans, but constantly adapt my teaching methods to respond to students’ particular and varied needs.
- I provide opportunities for students to ask questions and give feedback, which I then use to adjust my lesson plans.
- I advise on key practice points, and effective practice and learning strategies.
- I advise on all aspects of playing fiddle, including care and maintenance.
- I provide instruments for use in classes, so you don’t have to commit to buying your own. These are not available to take home. Violinists with more expensive instruments may also borrow these in order to play in cross-tuning in class.
- I advise on buying or loaning instruments and bows, and buying strings, shoulder rests and chinrests, so that you play comfortably, and within your budget.
- I use teaching venues that are private, quiet and comfortable, with drinks and toilet facilities, and where possible within walking distance of town centres.
- If students enjoy lessons but are struggling financially, I can discreetly reduce their fees so that they can continue learning. This would be reviewed termly.
- I communicate using email, and only add students to WhatsApp groups if they give their consent. Otherwise I only use contact and personal information for planning and communication regarding classes, and will never share this information.
- I keep photos to a minimum and always check with students before sharing.
- If students video parts of lessons, these should not be shared with others or online.
About Clare
‘Clare is a great teacher. As a complete beginner I feel totally supported and her love of the instrument and folk music is joyfully contagious’