Avelia Moisey (BMus, LRAM, ARCM)  
Over 25 years’ teaching experience
Fun lessons tailored to the individual
 All levels welcome
Pay as you go
Home studio in Wing, Bucks

Avelia's Background

I am lucky enough to come from a musical family.

My Mum studied Music at Oxford University.

My daughter was evidently very musical from birth - she studied viola and singing at music college and is now successfully pursuing a career in music. My son is an accomplished bassoon player but has decided to choose an alternative career.

My brother, Alvin, is a concert pianist and also a top-class accompanist. We went to different schools, but both ended up in London at music colleges – Alvin studied piano (and flute, initially) at the Royal College of Music, and I studied trumpet and organ (switched from organ to singing after a year) at the Royal Academy of Music.

Alvin also teaches piano at the RCM Junior School and at Imperial College. We have enjoyed working together in the past giving trumpet & piano recitals, including a tour in America. We also toured the UK together with a small ballet company – Alvin arranged The Nutcracker, and later Sleeping Beauty, for quartet!

Alvin’s oldest son has accumulate multiple impressive achievements on piano already, having had his Dad as his teacher, before even starting his studies at the Royal College of Music, where he has been given a scholarship.

Avelia's Performing Career
I studied music at the Royal Academy of Music, and loved every minute. I’d previously been at a school that encouraged my musical studies – I achieved grade 8 distinctions in Trumpet, Piano & Organ before I left – but whilst we had a wonderful (female only) choir which I adored, there was less opportunity for ensemble playing that I would have liked.
After completing my studies at RAM, which was, at that time, purely classical music-based, I found  myself playing in jazz groups, alternative musical theatre, Latin bands, soul bands, funk bands, soca bands and more. I’d be playing all over the UK, and abroad too, which was great fun. I ran my own quintet for a  few years, mixing up all the styles I enjoyed the most, and tentatively including a few of my own compositions.
Later, I found my way into shows, touring the country playing in pit bands, and also playing a lot in the West End. Most of my work in the Wes End was “depping” (substituting for one of the regular trumpeters when they had work elsewhere) Depping means that you go and sit next to the person who you’ll replace during a show, probably twice, borrow the music, familiarise yourself with it at home, and then go into to play the show, usually occasionally (rather than regularly), with no rehearsal … and you had better get it right! After all, there’s a paying audience of maybe 1000+ people who have no idea (and don’t want to know!) that you’ve never, or rarely, played the show before. I thrived on the challenge! Between matinee and evening shows, musicians from the various shows would often meet up at a local pub or eatery, so it was a lovely social time too.
More recently I have added songwriting and recording into what I do. I also perform as a solo act, playing trumpet/flugelhorn and singing, using backing tracks, or occasionally a pianist when budget permits(!) playing mostly jazz standards and showtunes, alongside my original music when the situation allows.

Avelia's Teaching Career

Whilst working mostly as a performer, I’d usually have a couple of students who’d stay with me for some time. Eventually I’d feel I should make an effort to find a few more - weirdly every time I’d find a couple of new students, within a short space of time, for random legitimate reasons, my exisiting students would quit! After my daughter was born, I needed to ensure a more stable income, and likely less touring(!), so I began teaching in schools.

My speciality is, of course, trumpet. I have had plenty of struggles myself, so have personally learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t, which helps my students. (I’ve had teachers myself that were unable to offer any real help other than pretty much “go figure it out” which really doesn’t work well with trumpet very often! I have also had occasional lessons with stunning teachers who may suggest one small tweak that turned everything around for me.)

Through my classical background at the Royal Academy of Music, I can help with stylistic concerns, and learning the art of transposing which is often essential when playing in orchestras (although unlikely to be needed for most school/music centre groups).

Through my subsequent immersion in all things non-classical, I can help with improvisation and stylistic matters for various genres, including helping with first steps towards playing by ear and starting to improvise.

I also teach:- all brass instruments; piano; music theory.

And …

If you need help with aural tests, usually for an upcoming exam, I can help.

If you need assistance in learning to hold your part in a choir, I can help.

I have taught 100s of students, in many schools, and privately, from total beginner to Grade 8, Diploma and beyond.


 I enjoy teaching music theory, specifically for the ABRSM theory exams, explaining concepts so that rather than feeling like a lot rote learning, music is better understood on every level, which in turn helps with performance. The way I teach, most of my instrumental students will have learned a lot of music theory through their lessons with me, before they’ve even thought about formal Music Theory exams.

I have helped many students attain a Grade 5 Music Theory certificate ready to move on to the higher grades on their chosen instrument. (Note – the theory exams are general music theory, and don’t specifically relate to any particular instrument.)

Recently I have had a few students approach me for help in preparation for applying to study music at music college/university. For one reason or another, through no fault of their own, they had very little background knowledge of music theory. Not only did I need to get them through grade 5 theory, but also grade 6, which is at a whole new level. Fortunately I have been able to

Teaching Brass

Whilst working mostly as a performer, I’d usually have a couple of students who’d stay with me for some time. Eventually I’d feel I should make an effort to find a few more - weirdly every time I’d find a couple of new students, within a short space of time, for random legitimate reasons, my exisiting students would quit! After my daughter was born, I needed to ensure a more stable income, and likely less touring(!), so I began teaching in schools.
Whilst working mostly as a performer, I’d usually have a couple of students who’d stay with me for some time. Eventually I’d feel I should make an effort to find a few more - weirdly every time I’d find a couple of new students, within a short space of time, for random legitimate reasons, my exisiting students would quit! After my daughter was born, I needed to ensure a more stable income, and likely less touring(!), so I began teaching in schools.

Teaching Piano

Whilst working mostly as a performer, I’d usually have a couple of students who’d stay with me for some time. Eventually I’d feel I should make an effort to find a few more - weirdly every time I’d find a couple of new students, within a short space of time, for random legitimate reasons, my exisiting students would quit! After my daughter was born, I needed to ensure a more stable income, and likely less touring(!), so I began teaching in schools.
Whilst working mostly as a performer, I’d usually have a couple of students who’d stay with me for some time. Eventually I’d feel I should make an effort to find a few more - weirdly every time I’d find a couple of new

Teaching Theory

Whilst working mostly as a performer, I’d usually have a couple of students who’d stay with me for some time. Eventually I’d feel I should make an effort to find a few more - weirdly every time I’d find a couple of new students, within a short space of time, for random legitimate reasons, my exisiting students would quit! After my daughter was born, I needed to ensure a more stable income, and likely less touring(!), so I began teaching in schools.
Whilst working mostly as a performer, I’d usually have a couple of students who’d stay with me for some time. Eventually I’d feel I should make an effort to find a few more - weirdly every time I’d find a couple of new

What Avelia's Students are Saying

“Avelia has been an amazing tutor, helping me get a strong mark on my grade 6 music theory exam - the condition to my dream university course. Very flexible, always encouraging and incredibly knowledgeable.
100% recommend her tuition.”
Alexander
“I can not properly express what a joy it has been to observe both children flourish this year under your expertise. Your infinite patience with [child 1 – trumpet] & your gentle encouragement towards [child 2 - piano] has not only yielded significant musical achievement but has also given them the opportunity to experience the benefits of perseverance, the boost of personal achievement and the sheer joy of making music! Thank you for all you have done!.”
Adele
“I’ve been having lessons with Avelia for a couple of years, during that time I progressed from Grade 3 to Grade 5 on the tenor horn. Avelia has really helped me grow in musical confidence, I joined an adult wind band and I’m happy to tackle pieces I wouldn’t have thought possible a year ago - together we work hard and my lesson is something I really look forward to.”
Jane
“I met Avelia through friends. I told her I regretted not learning to play piano as a child and would she consider giving a 60 yr old lessons. Avelia is a very encouraging teacher who gives praise where praise is due. The lessons are designed to meet my personal goals and always fun. ”
Maria

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AJM Music Tuition

Wing

Bucks

LU7​

Studio Hours

Monday-Saturday : 9am-8pm

Sunday: Closed

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