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"As an organisation we really value Neil's contribution to our education programme and are delighted to have him as a tutor. We would have no hesitation in using Neil in the future or in recommending him to any other organisation. Personally, as a workshop student, I have found his teaching technique to cater for all abilities, his technical skills excellent and his enthusiasm boundless!"

Ian PennicottSecretary, Friends of Teignmouth Jazz Festival 2010

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"Not only has Neil taught Zachary how to play the Saxophone but he also built his confidence and encouraged him very positively. Thank you Neil."

Pupil's Mother14yr old sax pupil

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"As someone who had not been in any formal education or picked up a musical instrument for decades, I had some reservations about starting sax lessons. I found Neil took great care in understanding my objectives and needs as an individual, and in developing a personalised learning and practice programme for me. I find the lessons challenging and stimulating but most of all enjoyable and taught in way that really suits the way I like to learn. Neil is able to vary things as I need and he has been really helpful in my starting to understand and develop my own personal style, sound, and sax set up as well as all of the other essential areas of music tuition."

NeilAdult jazz sax student

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"Having attended several of Neil's jazz workshops and played in his Big Band I highly recommend his approach as a music educator.With great musical skills he has a real ability in communicating to individuals and groups with humour and encouragement. His teaching is well prepared and challenging yet always supportive. Feedback is welcomed which leads to innovations in teaching methods and styles over time. It's great to see the effect of his enthusiasm as players grow in confidence and are eager to keep learning."

Charlie LoweSouth Devon Big Band committee member and Neil's jazz courses administrator