Patient, Friendly and Highly-Qualified Teacher
Piano, Saxophone and Flute Lessons Available
Rhiannon Braddick, P.G. Dip, BMus, Dip.ABRSM, MISM
Friendly and High-Quality Lessons Contact - 07913101301
She has achieved both her ABRSM Music Performance Diploma (two grades above grade 8) and ABRSM Grade 8 on the flute. She is also a trusted member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians.
Rhiannon has over 20 years’ playing experience, and has competed in many national competitions on both the flute and saxophone. She has performed in numerous orchestras, jazz bands and operas, and has recorded many orchestral CD’s, including the world premiere of Claude Debussy’s two newly-found works.
Rhiannon has a lot of experience coaching instrumentalists. In 2017 Rhiannon taught and lead The Carducci Quartet (a professional string quartet) as part of a Postgraduate Music Leadership module. Rhiannon was also asked to give a lecture at Cardiff University on the workings of the flute and has completed a Postgraduate module in Music Teaching.
In her younger years, Rhiannon was Principal Flautist of Cardiff and Vale Youth Wind Band, which have performed at Carnegie Hall, New York and were 1st place, Platinum Award Winners of the National Concert Band Festival - Great Britain. Rhiannon was also First Saxophone in a jazz band awarded best Youth Ensemble in Wales at the National Eisteddfod.
Rhiannon's musical performance training has moulded her into an incredibly proficient musician and has allowed her to fully develop her playing ability. This training has seen her receive endless tuition, including masterclasses by Sir James Galway and BBC National Orchestra's Principal Flautist Mathew Featherstone, covering everything from practise techniques to performance confidence.
Rhiannon is now a full-time instrumental tutor, offering flute lessons, saxophone lessons and piano lessons in Cardiff, Penylan. She offers both ABRSM grades as well as non-graded lessons, and also offers lessons through the medium of Welsh.
Teaching Philosophy
Friendly and High-Quality Lessons Contact - 07913101301
My top priority is to make sure that everyone is comfortable and happy and develops at their own pace, whether they are looking to progress up the grades quickly, to take their time, or to learn simply for fun.
I give high quality lessons in which I tailor each session to the individual depending on their goals/needs. I also have a 100% Exam Pass Rate.
In addition to the usual note and rhythm learning, my instrumental teaching covers musicality, phrasing, audience communication, emotional communication and additionally for wind instrumentalists - tuning, breath control, tone quality, vibrato and strong diaphragm and tonguing techniques. I also offer confidence and performance training to the individual if need be.
I am also happy to conduct the lessons through the medium of Welsh.
I offer flute lessons, saxophone lessons and piano lessons in Cardiff, Penylan.
I am DBS checked.
Testimonials
Friendly and High-Quality Lessons Contact - 07913101301
Rhiannon has been teaching our children piano for several years. She had a kind and nurturing approach and they have made fantastic progress since starting lessons with her. They enjoy the lessons and have developed a love of piano. Would highly recommend Rhiannon.
Rhiannon is a friendly, talented and patient teacher; very supportive of my efforts to learn the flute. I very much enjoy the lessons and always leave with my enthusiasm renewed. She has helped me improve the tone, technique and flexibility of my playing through her positive and constructive feedback. Highly recommended.
Rhiannon is a highly qualified music teacher with lots of patience and understanding for beginner and experienced students, i look forward to each lesson and learn something new every week
My daughters have piano lessons with Rhiannon which they thoroughly enjoy and they are progressing well. My eldest has just passed her first grade exam. She says Rhiannon is kind and funny and she is grateful to her for her help and tuition to achieve her first grade. We definitely recommend Rhiannon as a music teacher. Thank you!
Very friendly and motivating. Helped me a lot with my confidence and the technique and playing ability required to audition for music college. She is an excellent musician and is always on hand to help out. Would highly recommend for all playing abilities
Rhiannon is a wonderful piano teacher. Rhiannon is very patient and encouraging to her pupils. I would definitely recommend her to teach your kids or yourself. She is very professional and reliable.
Pricing
Friendly and High-Quality Lessons Contact - 07913101301
Price
£21 for 30 minutes
Contact
07913101301 rhiannonbraddick1@gmail.com
- 28 Carisbrooke Way, Cardiff, UK
- Penylan
Qualifications
Friendly and High-Quality Lessons Contact - 07913101301
Honours Degree in Music from Cardiff University - With a First in Performance
ABRSM Music Performance Diploma (Two Grades Above Grade 8) - Flute
Grade 8 Flute (ABRSM)
Was Principal Flautist of Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra
Gave a lecture at Cardiff University on the workings of the flute
Grade 5 Theory
I am a trusted member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians
A-Level Music - A
GCSE Music A* (in which I achieved 97%)
(Welsh Speaker - GCSE First Language Welsh - 2A's)
