
Testimonials
"Alex has been my teacher for 2 years now and I am very pleased with the lessons for many reasons. I had not been playing for about 15 years and i am very pleased to have found a teacher that could understand the challenges I was facing (ie I was not able to read music properly but could play by ear). Alex is open to the pieces I am interested in and he has also been very good in suggesting pieces that fit both my level and the styles I like (in particular Gypsy Jazz).
I have been also able to explore areas I had never worked on before like Improvisation, music theory, scales and we also have done focus sessions (i.e 3 hours session) which have helped me progress a lot. I particularly enjoy the fact that Alex focus on how to convey emotions while playing (not just executing the correct notes) and put more simply the importance of the joy in playing music.
Alex has also been able to provide useful advice on repairs to be made on my instrument.
I would recommend Alex to anyone who is looking to a teacher that is not only a good technician but most importantly a musician."
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Geraldine Corvella (Bath)
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"Ever since I started I have been practicing twice as hard. It's inspired me a lot. Cheers Alex!"
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- Amber Gordon (aged 10) Bristol
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"I've been learning gypsy jazz with Alex now for more than six months and am very happy with my progress. I can already play along to simple gypsy songs like 'Dark Eyes' and am getting better at improvising as well. Alex has a good ability to connect and empathise with students. He tries in every possible way to make sure you pick up the main points of the lesson before you finish for the week. I am now sure I'll accomplish my dream of becoming a gypsy jazz violinist and I'd recommend Alex to anyone who wants to play the violin."
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- Chiara Batista, Bristol
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"Alex has a great way of teaching, friendly fun and relaxed, but at the same time focused. He helped our two children, aged 8 and 11, learn the violin and later taught them piano also."
- Alex Henderson, Bristol
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- "I've been learning on and off with Alex for about 5 years. In that time I've enjoyed learning a range of styles, folk, jazz and a bit of gypsy improvisation. I think Alex is a good teacher because he listens carefully and keeps trying different things until you get the hang of it."
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- Simon Lewis, Bristol
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