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David Potts began
his working life in Sydney as an industrial chemist and took up
music later as a hobby. He studied Double Bass with Walter
Sutcliffe, then Principal in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and
changed careers after winning a scholarship in the ABC National
Training Orchestra when it started in 1967.
Soon after joining the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 1970 David started teaching the Double Bass. He also studied further with John Gray and in 1980 joined the Sydney Conservatorium’s list of accredited private music teachers. While overseas in 1995 and 1997 he reviewed his teaching methods with three leading teachers, Tom Martin, Duncan McTier and Knut Guettler. After thirty two years in its Double Bass Section David left the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in May 2002. This has enabled him to explore, expand and enjoy a new musical life as a freelance player, private music teacher, tutor of youth orchestras and String Examiner for the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB)
David enjoys teaching people of all ages and abilities. His special aim is to be a very good first teacher for beginners by laying down strong technical and musical foundations in a friendly and supportive manner. He is also experienced in preparing people for AMEB examinations, the HSC and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Lessons at school are possible but most students have come to his home in Surry Hills which is close to the City and easily reached by buses or a 10 minute walk from Central Station. Please contact him for your free introduction.
Phone : 9332 1002
Currently Mardi is a professional performing musician and teacher. 15 years experience as a freelance orchestral experience, having played with Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonia, Sydney Opera House Orchestra to name just a few. She has been in many shows, operas and recordings in both the classical and pop genres. Apart from a successful playing career Mardi also teaches at leading private schools in Sydney and has tutored several students into receiving music scholarships into a private school education. She conducts enjoyable, fun and highly educational lessons which you can enjoy whilst you learn and develop a strong and fundamental technique.
She prepares students for AMEB exams but also teaches with great results without undertaking AMEB exams. She has had much experience with youth orchestras, currently an active tutor for SYO, The Conservatorium and a strong knowledge of opportunities available to young people to enjoy their musical learning with others.
Please Call: 0425 22 4571
Page updated : July 2009
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