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Norway
Yamaha International Performance Artist. Principal Horn, Stavanger Brass Band. Formerly Principal horn of Black Dyke & Grimethorpe Bands (UK)
Originally from North Wales, currently based in Norway working as a teacher and International Performance Artist for the Yamaha Music Corporation.
I travel the world extensively performing solo concerts, recitals, masterclasses and workshops to students and fellow professionals.
A graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, I forged my career in British brass bands, playing for a combined 10yrs with some of the best brass ensembles in the world, including the Black Dyke Band and Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Currently I am solo horn with the Stavanger Band, Norway, renowned as one of the ensembles at the forefront of our movement. Alongside my horn playing I work regularly as a professional organist, pianist and conductor.
As a teacher, my aim is to give you the necessary tools to become the best version of you, as an artist. We will work together to build a solid foundation on which you can grow as a musician, and confidently express your ideas and artistry.
I work with brass musicians of all abilities and backgrounds on a daily basis, and I'm confident I can assist you in achieving your goals.
Though my main instrument is tenor horn, I am also happy to teach cornet, flugel, French horn, and piano.
You can check out some of my performances via my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/arfonowenofficial
Experience & Education
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Royal Northern College of Music 2002 – 2006
Bachelor of MusicUndergraduate degree in music performance, studying tenor horn, French horn, organ and piano -
Manchester Metropolitan University 2006 – 2007
Post Graduate Certificate in Education with specialist instrumental tuitionTeaching degree which qualified me to be a classroom music teacher at secondary (high school) level, and a qualified instrumental teacher. -
Black Dyke Band 2002 – 2006
Solo hornTraveling internationally with the ensemble, performing up to 70 concerts annually, cd recordings and tv work. -
Grimethorpe Colliery Band 2007 – 2010
Solo hornTraveling internationally with the ensemble, cd recordings, radio broadcasts and tv. -
Stavanger Brass Band 2014 – Present
Solo hornPerforming throughout Norway and internationally. -
Yamaha Music Corporation 2014 – Present
International Performance ArtistPerforming worldwide as a soloist, teacher, lecturer and clinician. Promoting the Yamaha brand. -
Lancashire and Yorkshire, North of England 2007 – 2014
Teacher for the UK governmentWorking as a classroom teacher of music. -
Den Norske Kirke (The Norwegian Church) 2014 – Present
OrganistProfessional organist, employed by the Norwegian Church
Reviews
Clara
September
Incredibly helpful insights to help me continue gradually improving. Thank you Arfon your expertise is much appreciated.
Marchien
May
Very nice!
Hilde-Karin
April
Very pleasant first lesson. I was a bit nervous but it went away quickly. Looking forward for my next lesson.
Linda
April
Arfon is the BEST teacher!
Jill
March
There's always somewhere to work on and stretch your musicianship. Lifelong learning keeps your brain young.
Linda Senecal
September
Having played the Tenor Horn in high school and college, but never having had a lesson on it, I picked it up again after 47 years and joined a community band. I enjoyed that but wasn't making any progress in playing my horn any better. My children gave me lessons with Arfon via Playwithapro, and I know that after the first lesson my playing improved exponentially! I began with 10 lessons and immediately signed up for 10 more! Arfon is an extraordinary teacher. He explains things orally and visually that make it very easy to understand what he wants me to try to do! He is extremely patient, positive, helpful, approachable, and fun to learn from. I can't say enough good things about him, but every time I pick up my horn I'm grateful to him for making the experience so much more enjoyable for me (not to mention for the people listening!!)
Jill Douglas
March
Arfon is clearly an experienced and patient teacher. I heard definite improvement in my playing within the lesson time. Nearly didn't want to play, just listen. A sparkling hour in the midst of the COVID19 shut down.
Sally
January
My son has had a few lessons with Arfon and we are already seeing a huge difference. He is very calm and clear in his instructions and has a very warm and well thought out approach. We look forward to continuing to work with him. Thanks Arfon!
Andrew M
July
I have been working with Arfon for a short time and already I have made notable improvements. Arfon has clear methods to improve technique and musicality and has advised me how to practice more efficiently. I would highly recommend Arfon.
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