Continuing Professional Development

David places a great deal of importance on CPD: taking on your first pupil as a teacher is by no means the end of the educational journey. He combines attendance at seminars and workshops, with both academic and practical studies across his specialist areas.

In recent years, David has attended the following seminars, courses and workshops:

2010 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (online course)

  'Being an effective teacher'

2009 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Portland Place, London

  'Through the Keyhole: a look behind ABRSM graded music examinations'

2008 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Cardiff University

  'Introducing the 2009 singing syllabus'

He continues his studies too, and is currently working towards the following qualifications and examinations (expected finishing dates are approximate!):

2010 The Open University

  Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Studies in Education

2010 The Open University

  Masters Degree (MEd) in Education

- The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

  Licentiate Diploma (LRSM) in the Principles of Piano Teaching

- Trinity College, London

  Associate Diploma (ATCL) in Piano Performance

- London College of Music

  Fellowship Diploma (FLCM) in Composition