Author: Susanna Cassam

Here at SCMT we are delighted to announce the launch of our new YouTube channel! We have switched from our old channel to this channel  http://www.youtube.com/user/cassammusic, here you can find all the videos we have uploaded from past concerts and keep up to date with the latest news from SCMT. It would be great if you could take a look, share with your friends and even subscribe….

Here at SCMT we are delighted to announce that Gabrielle has come on board with us as a piano teacher. Check out her profile below and please contact Susanna direct on 07720 770153 or email [email protected] if you would like to start lessons with Gabrielle or any other of our tutors that can be found on our teachers page.

Profile:

Gabrielle is a classically trained pianist and a warm and patient teacher. She loves working with children and adults alike and enjoys seeing her students discover the joys of music making. She is currently working towards her piano diploma and although she has a passion for classical music, always takes inspiration for lessons from her students with the aim to providing a personalised and exciting teaching approach. An enthusiastic multi-instrumentalist, Gabrielle has played in various bands around Brighton. Her aim is to nurture both technical proficiency and creativity in her students and hopes to train as a Music Therapist in the coming years.

Here at SCMT we are delighted to announce that Kea has come on board with us as a singing teacher. Check out her profile below and please contact Susanna direct on 07720 770153 or email [email protected] if you would like to start lessons with Kea or any other of our tutors that can be found on our teachers page.

Profile – Kea

Kea gained the ATCL Diploma in Instrumental/Vocal Teaching, a Cert HE Performance Practice in Opera (University of London), Masters degree credits in Music Teaching, and studied undergraduate and postgraduate theory classes at the University of Southampton.  She has experience teaching students of all ages and believes learning an instrument and singing is for anyone and everyone.   She is also proficient in French, Spanish, German and Italian, ideal for those learning classical song and opera.  Performance experience includes lieder recitals, opera, operetta, musical theatre, and karaoke for several years!  She also trained in dance so is well placed to assist with  movement.  Her methods and ideas have been gained from her vast experience of other teachers.  Kea has also taken ABRSM grades in piano and theory (Grade V) and is able to  teach elementary guitar and recorder.

Here at SCMT we are delighted to announce that Chris has come on board with us as a guitar teacher. Check out his profile below and please contact Susanna direct on 07720 770153 or email [email protected] if you would like to start lessons with Chris or any other of our tutors that can be found on our teachers page.

Profile – Chris O

Chris is an experienced tutor having taught for the Brighton Institute of Modern Music, the Sussex Academy of Music and Chichester College. He has taught the guitar and bass to students of all ages and standards, as well as music theory, songwriting and basic recording techniques. He thoroughly enjoys teaching and enthusiastically teaches all genres and styles, tailored specifically to each individual student’s needs. Chris has had 10 years musical education earning a First Class BA (Hons) Degree in Professional Musicianship from the University of Sussex. Aside from teaching, he is a professional musician and songwriter who has played hundreds of shows and toured the UK.

Here at SCMT we are delighted to announce that Keith has come on board with us as a singing teacher. Check out his profile below and please contact Susanna direct on 07720 770153 or email [email protected] if you would like to start lessons with Keith or any other of our tutors that can be found on our teachers page.

Keith P (Singing) – Profile

As a professional singer and singing coach Keith has years of experience in the music industry.   Beginning his training in the heart of Manchester at the age of 4 years old his voice work began in choirs, stage school and semi-professional theatre work. Keith later moved on to complete a BTEC in Performing Arts, followed by a degree in Creative Arts. With 12 years experience of teaching privately, as the music teacher at Stage Coach Theatre school, and running his own adult singing groups he prides himself on his commitment to draw out natural ability and nurturing talent whilst delivering the gift of confidence to his students.  With a huge passion for studying music in all its forms, theory, songwriting and performance, Keith enjoys using a variety of vocal techniques to enable his students to master and develop their individual style. By teaching all genres of music his students can master their voice by using healthy exercises to improve range, diction, tone and style whilst maintaining their own identity.  Whatever the current level you can expect a relaxed and enjoyable approach to improving your singing voice.

Congratulations to all those that have passed their ABRSM, Trinity and Rock School exams…

We’re so proud of you all here at SCMT.  Certificates are on their way, via your tutor, in the next few days!

Hip Hooray!

Every week here at SCMT we have a ‘TUTOR WITH SPACES’ to show you which of our music teachers currently have spaces for more students. This week it is Rosanna (pictured) one of our new piano and cello teachers, please check out her profile below. If you would like to have piano or cello lessons with Rosanna please contact Susanna on 07720 770153 or email [email protected].

Profile:

‘Rosanna is a classically trained pianist and cellist from Austria. She has studied cello in France under Denis Jeannet and has lived in Ireland for many years, where she has been teaching and working with various artists as session musician for recordings and performances. She holds a Dip ABRSM in Instrumental Teaching and is very passionate about teaching pupils of all ages and levels. Rosanna is currently a member of the Brighton Film Quartet and is invloved in many other musical projects in Brighton.’

Every week here at SCMT we have a ‘TUTOR WITH SPACES’ to show you which of our music teachers currently have spaces for more students. This week it is Alison (pictured) one of our brilliant piano teachers, below is her profile and a lovely testimonial from one of her current students. So if you would like to have piano lessons with Alison please contact Susanna direct on 07720 770153 or email [email protected].

Profile:

Alison is one of our younger piano teachers, currently studying for a BA in music at Sussex University. She is thoroughly enjoying living in Brighton after moving from her hometown, Belfast. Because she also plays violin to a high standard she has been involved in orchestras throughout her adolescence and is a member of the University of Sussex Symphony Orchestra. Alison is a kind, friendly and patient tutor who especially enjoys teaching younger children. She has an amazing ability to bring out the best in her pupils and loves to see them progress on their musical journey. Because she is still studying, Alison’s lessons are priced differently to our more experienced tutors….. first lesson free with no obligation.

Testimonial:

 Jonathan, dad to Bruno
“We needed a teacher to guide our son through his first ABRSM exam, and Alison (pictured) has proved to be absolutely perfect for him – she’s enthusiastic, patient and extremely likeable. We’re all hoping that she stays in Brighton now that she’s finished her degree.”

SCMT are now on google plus… we have our very own page! Here you will find all our latest news, updates, photos, videos and much more. So please come and join us on google plus…

Please find the link to our page below:  https://plus.google.com/b/108824216500127303271/108824216500127303271

Susanna Cassam Music Tuition is now recruiting music teachers to cover 1 on 1 private instrumental lessons in and around Brighton and Hove (piano, strings, woodwind, singing, percussion, brass, music theory).

Tutors must have grade 8 on their first instrument, teaching experience, references, a CV available… and will be subject to a detailed vetting process.

Great rates of pay.

It’s that time again, lots of SCMT students will be taking their ABRSM exams this week. Here at SCMT we would like to wish you all the best of luck, we know you have all been working very hard and we cant wait to see the results. We thought we would just leave you with some exam tips for any final preparation!

EXAM TIPS:

1. Always arrive with plenty of time, at least 15 mins before your exam.
2. Make sure you warm up before the exam, there is usually a warm up room at the exam centre, scales are a great way to warm up.
3. Once you have warmed up make sure you then go and relax before your exam.
4. Don’t forget your music! Remember you can play your exam pieces in any order.
5. Finally don’t forget the examiner only wants you to do well so try to enjoy it as much as you can….flashing a big smile always helps!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

On the weekend of 15th and 16th June 2013 SCMT (www.cassam.co.uk) held its Youth Music Competitions, sponsored by Ackerman Music and raising much needed funds for the Belltree Music Therapy centre (www.belltree.org.uk).  It was a great success all round, with over 40 competitors from beginner to advanced level playing their music to the judges in the hope of winning some amazing cash prizes.  The guest performer, Chris Woods (percussive guitarist) provided a jaw-dropping finale and the whole audience was delighted to see the mayor who arrived to give a speech about the event before drawing the raffle.

Susanna Cassam Music Tuition would like to thank everyone   involved for their hard work and commitment to making this weekend a success. Money raised will be used to provide a subsidy fund for Belltree clients and new music technology equipment at the Belltree centre in Woodingdean. More pictures and info on much we raised to follow soon…

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE THAT TOOK PART… and a massive thank you to Ackerman Music for their support! See you next time…what will you play?!

All Photos – (c) Tony Mould – My Brighton and Hove Website

It’s finally here! Tomorrow sees the start of our 2 day youth music competitions so here is a little advice for all competitors:

• Make sure you are there at least 15 mins before your category times, dates and times will have been emailed to you already.
• Please make sure you bring a photocopy of your piece as well as the original.
• If you are not playing the piano make sure your instrument is tuned.
• Lastly try to enjoy the experience as much as possible, we have 2 lovely judges who only want everyone to do their very best!

Don’t forget the competitions are open to the public and it is only £3 for the whole weekend. However, the best time to come down will be  on the Sunday, 4.30-5.30pm, we have the brilliant Chris Woods performing and also during this time the mayor will be there to draw the raffle. We are trying to raise money for Bell Tree Music Therapy Centre so please get in touch if you would like to buy raffle tickets. Tickets are £1 each… or  a book of 5 tickets for £4 and you can get them direct from Susanna ([email protected] or 07720 771053/01273 504505) and they will be available to buy throughout the weekend.

All that’s left to say is thank you to Ackerman Music for all their support and good luck to all the competitors….. see you there!

Here at SCMT we are waiting with anticipation for this Saturday’s ‘The Voice’. Our very own piano and bass teacher Jonathan Dear (pictured) will be playing bass for Avril Lavigne’s performance….. Good Luck Jonathan we’ll be tuned in!

Here at SCMT we would like to say a huge well done to all of our students who took part in the Summer Concert over the weekend. It was great to see so many of you performing, and the standard was just fantastic…Well done everybody!

Don’t forget next weekend is the first ever SCMT Youth Competition. Even if you are not competing it would be great to see you there. We have a guest performer on the Sunday, 4.30-5.30pm and also during this time the mayor will be there to draw the raffle. We are trying to raise money for Bell Tree Music Therapy Centre so please get in touch if you would like to buy raffle tickets. Tickets are £1 each… or  a book of 5 tickets for £4 and you can get them either direct from your tutor or from Susanna ([email protected] or 07720 771053/01273 504505). Hopefully see you there…

SCMT is live on Radio Reverb this coming Thursday 6th June, between 5 and 6pm.  We’ll be talking about the upcoming Summer Concerts this weekend, plus the SCMT Youth Music Competitions the weekend after (15th/16th June).  We’ll also be talking about ‘Music Therapy Week’ and the Belltree Music Therapy Centre who we’ll be supporting over both events… with the help of our sponsors at Ackerman Music (thank you Ackerman!).  It’s going to be a great couple of weeks!  Tune in on Thursday to hear more… and hopefully see you at St Nicholas Church in Brighton at some point too…  8th/9th/15th/16th June 2013.

We can’t wait! The SCMT summer concert will be held over 2 days this weekend, Saturday 8^th June and Sunday 9^th June at St Nicholas Church, Dyke Rd, Brighton. This is just a week before the SCMT Youth Music Competitions and it is the same venue!

We can’t wait to hear what all of our students have in store for us, they will be practicing hard as we speak. Look out for more news blogs to follow with tips for concert, competition and exam (we also have lots of students taking exams at the end of June!) preparation.

Chris Woods is a brilliant Percussive guitarist and here at SCMT we are lucky enough to  have him come and play for us at the SCMT Youth Music competitions.

Here are a couple of links to see some of his work…

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc2M1sN5rS8

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYHzEU9h9g8

So don’t forget he will be playing on day 2 of the SCMT Youth Music Competition, Sunday 16^th June at 4.30pm, St Nicholas Church, Brighton.