Alex Taylor - Violin Teacher

I have taught privately since I was at university in 1995. My first student was when I was in third year Uni and I was happy to prepare her for her successful audition into the University Of Southern Queensland just as I graduated with my Bachelor Of Music at the end of the year. 

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After a brief period playing for bands and theatre companies in the UK I moved back to Australia and began teaching in Melbourne; privately, and for a music school called 'Music Network' in Essendon. At this school I taught mostly Classical music to children aged 6-17 but my private students were also interested in gypsy, jazz and folk - as well as improvisation in general.

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Since moving to the UK in late 2009 I've enjoyed performing with many different bands, especially playing jazz ballads with pianist Jim Blomfield in 'Zero Day Jazz Trio'. I also play in gypsy jazz groups around Bristol and Stroud and have found many students who enjoy learning this style of music also.

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I am a very friendly and easy going person. As well as teaching I enjoy dancing tango and writing. I've two novels recently completed and I'm currently working on the outline for a third. I always like to keep busy with different creative projects and exploring new ideas.