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United Kingdom
Author of "Mastering the Flute with William Bennett" and 7 Daily Vocalises . Graduate of Royal Academy of Music. Altus Flutes Artist
I teach in a friendly and encouraging way, bringing out the student's potential. Everyone has their own voice and by extension, everyone has their own sound, musicality and expression. So, I try to work on strengthening those elements in a positive way. I have studied with some of the greatest flute players alive today (William Bennett, Lorna McGhee) and I love to share what I have learnt with my students to help their musical progression.
I also believe that great musicality needs a good foundation in terms of technique and control. I teach things like embouchure flexibility, dynamics, intonation, finger technique amongst others. I use a variety of books and methods to suit the individual's needs, including my own books "Mastering the Flute with William Bennett" and “7 Daily Vocalises”.
I teach anyone who is keen and interested in learning the flute, whether you are 8 years old or 80! I teach students of all abilities, from beginners to advanced. I was a teaching assistant at William Bennett's Summer School in 2009-2010 and taught in Vancouver at the VSO School of Music. I now have my own studio in London, UK and teach at my Flute Retreat annually in the UK.
Experience & Education
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Royal Academy of Music 2005 – 2009
BMusMusic performance: flute Scholarship to study with William Bennett, Kate Hill and Pat Morris (piccolo) -
VSO School of Music 2015 – 2018
Flute instructorFlute instructor for students of all ages and abilities -
William Bennett International Flute Summer School 2009 – 2010
Teaching AssistantLessons, masterclasses and recitals -
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra 2016 – Present
Freelance flutistFlute, piccolo and alto flute freelance -
University of British Columbia 2011 – 2012
MMusScholarship to study with Lorna McGhee (principal flute of Boston Symphony Orchestra)
Reviews
Shere Lowe
September
I am a student with Roderick Seed and have been taking lessons with him for approximately one year. He is a wonderful teacher and is a very talented musician. Rod never "tells you what you want to hear", he teaches with great precision and excellence. He is the best teacher that I have ever had!
Sylvia Evert
September
I’ve been taking lessons with Rod via Skype for about a year. I’ve learned so much. His knowledge of the flute and how to teach is inspiring. He has limitless exercises and solutions for combatting problem areas. I consider myself very lucky to be one of Rod’s students.
Isabella
September
Hi, My name is Isabella and I have been blessed to work with Rod for the past year and a half. Before my time with Rod, I was self taught on the flute for a few years. In the little time I had with Rod, I was given the opportunity to skyrocket in my music abilities which granted me the acceptance into the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra and BCMEA as principal flute. Rod has prepared me for numerous auditions and performances and has inspired me to pursue my passion for music. As my world of music is rapidly expanding, I have still yet to meet another flutist as knowledgeable and genuine as Rod. I will forever be grateful for his amazing teaching and the time he has spent with me.
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