Private Teaching Prctice

Jon began teaching in 1999 during his studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.  Building a thriving private London practice in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Hampstead over the next decade.  As well as lecturing at the University of Chichester in Singing; Opera & Operetta; and Italian since 2009, he has taught thousands of students from the ages of 5 to 80, many from the country's top public schools (Westminster, Harrow, Eton & Winchester). Taking many from beginner to professional level.

Jon's Alumni have studied music at:

• The Guildhall School of Music & Drama
  
• The Royal College of Music
  
• Trinity College of Music
  
• The University of Oxford
  
• The University of Cambridge 
  
• E15 Drama School
  
• City University
  
• The University of Kent 
  
• The University of Chichester
  

Achieving Scholarships to the following top ranked schools

• Ampleforth
  
• Ardingly
  
• Bedales
  
• Brighton College
  
• Canford
  
• Charterhouse
  
• Christ's Hospital
  
• City of London School for Girls
  
• Claysmore
• Cranleigh
  
• Durham Cathedral Choir School
  
• Eton College
  
• Harrow School
  
• Latymer School
• Lancing College
  
• Portsmouth Grammar School
  
• South Hampstead High School
  
• Westminster School
  
• Wimbledon High School
  
• Winchester School
  

1000s of successful exam results have included: 

• A*s in GCSE Music
  
• ABRSM Grade 1-8 Singing
  
• ABRSM Grade 1-8 Trumpet, Cornet, French Horn & Tenor Horn
  
• ABRSM Grade 1-8 Piano
  
• ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory
  
• ABRSM GRade 1-4 Trombone
  
• ABRSM Grade 1-2 Recorder
  
• ABRSM Grade 1-2 Violin
  

Educational Experience

Jon is frequently invited to give consultation lessons, masterclasses and conduct Opera groups, Church choirs and A-Level music classes across the land. His posts have included:

• Lecturer in Italian, University of Chichester 2014 - Present
  
• Lecturer in Opera & Operetta, University of Chichester 2013 - Present
• Acting Head of Music - The Prebendal School, Chichester 2012
  
• Assistant Director of Music - The Prebendal School, Chichester 2011 - 2012
  
• Lecturer in Voice - University of Chichester  2009 - Present
  
• Visiting Teacher of Piano - The Prebendal School, Chichester 2011-Present
• Group Vocal Tutor - Centre Stage Drama School  2011-2014
  
• Group Vocal Tutor - E15 Drama School  2008
  
• Group & Individual Vocal Tutor - Liturgical Music Courses  2012-2013 
  

Qualifications

• Guildhall School of Music & Drama  1999-2003  BMus Hons
  
• A Level Music - A
  
• GCSE Music - A*
  
• GCSE Music History & Appreciation - A
  
• Grade 8 Voice (Distinction)
  
• Grade 8 Piano (Merit)
• Grade 8 Cornet
  
• Grade 5 Theory
  

Full and up to date CRB Check (2015)

And finally...

Despite his performing trips to famous venues around the world, Jon is always delighted to welcome new students and is passionate about bringing the enjoyment of music to everyone.

Initial fees begin at £36 per hour