Brass Instruments Taught:

Trumpet/Cornet

French Horn

Trombone

Euphonium

About me:

I am Principal Trombone with English National Ballet Philharmonic, Trombonist with the new music group Riot Ensemble and regular Principal Trombone with London Chamber Orchestra. I regularly guest with many other UK based Symphony, Ballet & Opera Orchestras and also deputise on the West End ‘Lion King’ show.

I am the Trombone Teacher at Junior Trinity (the Junior Department for Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance) where I teach Individual Lessons on the Main Programme & the beginner Band Time Programme and I also coach chamber music ensembles and take Symphony Orchestra sectionals. During remote learning, I delivered Performance Classes and Seminars for Brass Students. In addition to Junior Trinity, I am also Trombone Teacher at Kingston Grammar School; and General Brass Teacher at Hampton Prep and Rosebery School.

My thoughts on Teaching:

My teaching encompasses beginners through to post diploma and conservatoire level; state and private sectors; primary, secondary, tertiary educational establishments and also mature students. My main overriding thought on teaching is that Music is for absolutely everyone, and it can be life changing whether someone wants to join local groups or aiming to become a professional musician. I think learning an instrument should be fun, but that the initial steps should also establish good habits. Each student is individual and there is no ‘one size fits all approach’ - with the wealth of educational material available, I endeavour to match each beginner student with a book to match their learning style. The enjoyment of music is a shared experience, so I always encourage students to perform concerts even from early stages, and to join musical groups as soon as they are able. Learning for me should be a positive experience with the aim of each experience inspiring the student to take their learning further. I use a number of exam boards should students want to take exams, but do not see them as the only route to improvement.

Education:

Chetham’s School of Music

Royal Academy of Music - BMus - 1st with Honours and prize for highest ranking undergraduate.

Contact Details:

andrew.connington@btinternet.com

Lesson Fees:

£27 for 30 minutes

Live concert of Anne Chmelewsky Album - Songs Without Works

Live extract from Stockhausen - Mittwoch Aug Licht - Orchestra Finalists Birmingham Opera Company - London Cultural Olympics 2012 (in a paddling pool!)