Natalie Tsaldarakis

Piano and Theory tutor

Based in

London, United Kingdom

Also teaches in Charlton, London

Rates: £40 per hour, £20 per half-hour lesson

15 years of experience as piano and theory teacher, examiner, concert pianist (member of the Ivory Duo Piano Ensemble), and lecturer. Former course Coordinator for HE Music at Canterbury College and Associate Tutor of Canterbury University. I teach at my private studio in Charlton, London (SE7; 5 mins on foot from Charlton Station). The studio operates with two teaching areas: one with two grand pianos (Boston Steinway and a Broadwood), and the other for younger learners with an Otto-Bach upright piano and a Clavinova Yamaha piano. Student recitals are organized twice yearly. Preparation for graded exams and auditions. Special method for adult beginners. I incorporate elements of F.M. Alexander technique in dealing with performance anxiety issues and technical problems.

Educational history

PGCE

Dates:

January, 2010

Institution:

Canterbury University Christ Church

I have done a placement with Bexley Business Academy, who have asked me to return for the final placement in May. Currently in placement at Bishop Justus secondary school (Bromley, Kent). I have also accompanied GCSE students at Prendergast school.

Master of Music in Advanced Musical Studies (Musicology)

Dates:

September, 2005 - September, 2007

Institution:

Royal Holloway, University of London

Pupil of renowned musicologists such as Nicholas Cook, John Rink, and others. Studies/research interest in British pianism, analysis, and psychology of music. Dissertation was requested by the International Piano Archives of the University of Maryland.