Trumpet
	Cornet
	Horn
Trombone
Classical
	Jazz
	Blues
Band

My wife and I are both music teachers and we often get asked about questions. I put this website together to help answer those questions, in our opinion at least. This page provides a brief summary of my (Philip Bishop) brass teaching.

About Me
My teaching
Professional Bodies and Certification
My Performing
What Instruments do I teach?
Where do I teach?
How long and how much are lessons?
How to contact me

Why have private lessons?

My Teaching

My teaching is carried out both privately and through Surrey Arts.

Privately, I teach pupils of all ages, from about 7 to retired. Most of my private teaching is focused on the trumpet and cornet, in which I specialise. He teaches all styles of music, including classical and jazz improvisation.

At Surrey Arts I am a peripatetic brass and double bass teacher. I teach over 40 brass pupils, individually and in small groups, many of which are in Key Stage 2.  I run a school orchestra and give wider opportunities music tuition at the class level.

Theory and aural are also covered as required as part of the lessons.

Whilst some are learning purely for their own enjoyment, I generally encourage pupils to take grades, to perform and to join local bands and orchestras.

Professional Bodies and Certification

Member of the Musicians Union

CRB: Enhanced Disclosure, dated 3 January 2006
Child Protection Awareness Training Certificate, dated 23 May 2007

Performing

I have been performing trumpet in public since my early teens, playing in orchestras, opera productions, shows, brass groups, silver bands, big bands and jazz ensembles, as well as performing solo.

Recent solo performances include the Aratunian Trumpet concerto.  Recent shows include West Side Story (double bass).

I am a member of the Fred Woods big band (trumpet), Mole Valley Silver Band (cornet), West End Brass Quartet (trumpet) and Guildford Symphony Orchestra (double bass). I run and promote two bands of my own, Acoustic Resonance and Latin Perspective, which play mostly functions. I also play free lance for many other orchestras, bands and in shows.

I have a PhD in physics and have studied music at both the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Goldsmith’s College. I also compose and arrange for the bands I play with.

What Instruments do I teach?

I teach trumpet, cornet, flugel horn, tenor horn, french horn, baritone, euphonium, trombone and double bass.

Where do I teach?

Private lessons are given at my home, in Bookham, Surrey. I also make home visits, but charge extra for these. My pupils come from Bookham, Fetcham, Ashtead, Leatherhead, Effingham, Dorking, Guildford, Espom, and the surrounding areas of the Mole Valley.

My teaching for Surrey Arts covers Reigate, Redhill, Horley, Godalming, Guildford, Cuddington (near Ewell and Cheam), as well as locally in Bookham and Fetcham.

How long and how much?

Beginner private lessons are usually 30 minutes.

Intermediate and advanced lessons can be 30, 45 or 60 minutes.

Private lessons cost £12.50 per half hour.

How to reach me

Telephone 01372 454962 / 07950 235329