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To all parents/students/tutors of SCMT don’t forget the entry deadline for our Christmas Concert is TODAY (Friday 25th October).

The concerts will be taking place Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November at St Nicholas Church in Brighton (the perfect festive setting!)

Entrants can pick 1 or 2 pieces but the maximum total performance time of 3 minutes (children’s Sunday concerts) and 6 minutes (adults/advanced Saturday concert).

Performing is such an important part in a musician’s learning and the concerts always have such a fun and friendly atmosphere!

Please let your tutor know if you would like to perform NO LATER THAN TODAY! It will be great to see you all there…

To all parents/students/tutors of SCMT don’t forget the entry deadline for our Christmas Concert is fast approaching. The last day for all entries to be submitted is next Friday (25th October).

The concerts will be taking place Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November at St Nicholas Church in Brighton (the perfect festive setting!)

Entrants can pick 1 or 2 pieces but the maximum total performance time of 3 minutes (children’s Sunday concerts) and 6 minutes (adults/advanced Saturday concert).

Performing is such an important part in a musician’s learning and the concerts always have such a fun and friendly atmosphere!

Please let your tutor know if you would like to perform, it will be great to see you all there…

Here at SCMT we are delighted to announce that Priya 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 Priya or any other of our tutors that can be found on our teachers page.

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Priya is a classically trained Pianist and Flautist who is currently studying a music degree at Sussex University. She enjoys performing with ensembles and is a committed member of the University of Sussex Symphony Orchestra and has previously played with Greenwich Concert Band. Whilst primarily a classical musician, Priya also enjoys exploring other genres of music such as Jazz. Priya is a very enthusiastic and engaging teacher, she enjoys working with people of all ages and is very flexible. She is happy to either come to your house, or teach from the Sussex University campus.

Here at SCMT we are delighted to announce that Sofia 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 Sofia or any other of our tutors that can be found on our teachers page.

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Sofia is a classically-trained pianist holding a BA in Music (Performance) from the University of Minho in Portugal, where she is originally from.  She is currently working as both a pianist and composer, alongside finishing her MA in Music  at the University of Sussex. Adding to her experience as a classical pianist, she has performed with various pop bands not only as a keyboard player but also as a singer, frequently with her own original music.  Sofia has previous experience in teaching pupils of all ages, focusing on instrumental performance and music theory. She is committed to nurturing each student’s musicality in a lively and supportive environment, tailoring the classes according to their personal interests and goals.  Sofia is available to teach pupils at their homes in Brighton and Hove.

A quick reminder to all pupils, parents an tutors of SCMT that the entry deadline for this years Christmas Concert (to be held on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November) is Friday 25th October. That’s less than a month away!

Remember you can pick 1 or 2 pieces but the maximum total performance time of 3 minutes (children’s Sunday concerts) and 6 minutes (adults/advanced Saturday concert).

So pupils wanting to perform get chatting to your tutors now to find the perfect piece, we can’t wait to hear it….

Here at SCMT we are delighted to announce that Dean 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 Dean or any other of our tutors that can be found on our teachers page.

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Dean is an enthusiastic guitar tutor that has been teaching students of all ages and abilities for eight years. He teaches all various styles of music and his lessons are tailored to the certain pupil. Always making the lessons fun and exciting.  Dean has toured the UK with serval bands and now has a music production company for the Film & T.V industry. With his own recording/teaching studio in the centre of Brighton, he can record students and they can start there creative journey of writing there own music tracks!

The SCMT Christmas 2013 Concerts have been arranged for Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of November 2013.  This is earlier than usual due to our favourite venue only having limited options.  We really hope you can make it so please put it in your diary!  As usual all instruments, solos, duets and ensembles are very welcome.  The concerts are free choice and welcome all ages and abilities.  Here are the details:

Concert Dates:

Saturday 23^rd November.  Adults (all) and advanced pupils (grade 6 and up), time TBC (evening). 

Sunday 24^th November.  4 x Children’s Concerts (2-8pm approx).

Venue:   St Nicholas Church, Dyke Road, Brighton.  BN1 3LH.

Guest price:   Approx £5 for adults (payable on the door, cash only, free to all children and performers).

Entry deadline:  Friday 25^th October 2013.

Notes for students wishing to enter:

1 or 2 pieces per performer.  Maximum total performance time of 3 minutes (children’s Sunday concerts) and 6 minutes (adults/advanced Saturday concert).

If you are an adult or advanced performer, please let us know if you cannot attend the Saturday evening concert, as this is where you will be programmed unless we hear from you.

Performance lists, inclusive of your concert time, will be emailed to you once the deadline has passed and performances have been collated.  Full programmes will also be supplied free of charge on the door.   Drinks and nibbles will be served throughout as usual.

You can submit your entry to Susanna in person at [email protected] or simply let your tutor know….We can’t wait to see you there!

Here at SCMT we are delighted to announce that Scott 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 Scott or any other of our tutors that can be found on our teachers page.

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The new school year has started here at SCMT and with that has come the arrival of Susanna’s Baby. Welcome to the world Louis Phoenix Wooller, born on the 4th September, Susanna and Louis are both doing brilliantly.

Susanna may be out of action for a while but meanwhile here at SCMT we are still beavering away for the start of a new term…It’s going to be a big one! We have exam entries going in this Friday and the Christmas Concert is booked for  Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of November 2013. The entry deadline is  Friday 25^th October 2013, but don’t worry there will be lot’s more news and updates on here before then.

So lets get cracking with the new term…….

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.

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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].

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‘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].

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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!