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Biography Charles Brooks is a professional cellist and teacher based in Taichung, Taiwan. In 2006 he was invited to China from his home country of New Zealand to be Co-Principal of the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, the highest funded orchestra in the PRC. This job saw him perform throughout a great number of countries in both Asia and Europe with many internationally renowned soloists including Lang Lang and Yundi Lee and Lee Wei Qin. In addition to working as a freelance cellist in Taiwan and abroad, Charles teaches both cello and English. His career as a cello teacher spans 12 years and includes vast experience with both advanced and beginner students alike. He has successfully put students through the ABRSM exam system with excellent results and has had students accepted into specialist music schools in Taiwan including Guang Fu Elementry School in Taichung City. Charles teaches English both privately and at Columbia Consulting where he is frequently requested for by clients wanting specialist language sessions on music and other topics 紐西蘭籍大提琴演奏家查爾斯‧布魯克斯畢業於澳大利亞昆士蘭音樂學院,音樂碩士學位修習期間於2006- 2007年間受邀至中國深圳交響樂團擔任大提琴助理首席職位。任職期間隨樂團巡迴至東南亞國家與歐洲地區並與朗朗,李雲迪,秦立巍等等中國新興青年音樂家合作演出。 查爾斯在台灣與紐澳地區除了大提琴演奏之外也同時從事大提琴與英語教學工作。具有12年的大提琴教學經驗,從初學者到進階,年齡層廣泛至成人。曾指導許多學生參加國際性音樂檢定如‘英國皇家音樂學院音樂檢定’,在台灣也曾經指導學生考取台中市光復國小音樂班。 英語教學方面,查爾斯目前於哥倫比亞美語顧問公司擔任語言顧問,多數客戶指定預約需求音樂方面的專題指導以及其他各式樣的主題。於該公司為評價最高的教學顧問。 | Cello Lessons Charles teaches cello at his studio 5 minutes from the Taichung Train Station (see map). Lessons are available to all levels from complete beginners through to professional performers. All lessons are conducted in English. To enquire about availability and price please contact me. English Lessons English lessons are available for all levels and special material can be tailored to each student. Charles specialises in teaching Music English for those with, or intending to persue, a music career. Lessons in business and conversational English are also available. Instrument Charles has considerable experience buying and selling instruments and is happy to help students find a cello and bow to buy or rent. Education 2004-Present Masters of Music 2000 Graduate Diploma of Arts 1999-2000 Bachelor of Music Performance with Honours 1996-1998 Bachelor of Music Performance |
Contact
Phone: +886 986 993 729 Email: cellist@charlesbrooks.info Skype: charles.brooks Studio 13-11 Lane 565, Dazhi Road, Taichung County |
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