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Fiona Troon

Bassoon

  Bassoon / Contra CV   |   Composition CV  

Instrument(s) taught:

  • Bassoon, contrabassoon, and reed-making from beginner to professional level. 
  • Composition: Beginner to advanced.
  • Music theory: Up to ABRSM grade 5. Post grade 5 considered upon request.
  • Mixed woodwind: Oboe (up to grade 8), beginner to intermediate clarinet and saxophone considered upon request.
  • Beginner to intermediate classical piano, jazz piano and jazz harmony considered upon request.

Areas taught in:

  • Midlands based for in-person lessons. 
  • Online lessons considered on individual basis.

Teaching venue (teacher’s home, student’s home etc.):

  • Private lessons to be taught at my home or another mutually agreed venue if requested/possible. 

Charges:

  • £36 - £40 p/h incl. (Travel expenses to be negotiated if travelling to the student).

Ability and age range taught:

  • All ages and levels considered on an individual basis. 

DBS certified? 

  • DBS certified and subscribed to the renewal service.
  • Safeguarding regularly training completed and refreshed annually.
  • Completely clean criminal record and police certificate of good conduct obtained for 12 years spent living and working overseas. (Chile).

Summary of teaching qualifications/experience:

Teaching experience listed chronologically:

  • Visiting Tutor, Woodwind “New Airs” annual composition project coordinator, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, (2025 – current).
  • Bassoon, Music Theory and Composition teacher, Rugby School and Bilton Grange Preparatory School, (2023 – current).
  • Bassoon teacher, Coventry Schools Foundation, King Henry VIII School (2023 – current) and Bablake School (2025 – current).
  • Woodwind and composition teacher, West Bridgford School, Nottingham, (2023-2024).
  • Double reed specialist, King Edward VI School, Stratford-Upon-Avon. (2022 - current).
  • Professor of Bassoon, Escuela Moderna, Santiago, Chile. (2014 – 2018).
  • Professor of bassoon and contrabassoon, Foundation for Youth Orchestras of Chile, (2012–2018)
  • Woodwind and jazz/pop piano teacher “Edvantage” teaching agency (2007-2009)
  • Woodwind teacher Richmond Music Trust (2003–2004). 
  • Woodwind teacher Ealing Junior Music School, Barnet Music Service, and other Saturday morning music schools and private teaching in the North London area 2003-2008. 

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Instruments
Bassoon, Contrabassoon, Composer