Meet Music Tutor Emma Nottage. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I would like you to meet music tutor Emma Nottage. Emma is a private one-to-one online music tutor for adults and children. She is also an upcoming Author and Life Coach. I was very excited when Emma responded to my request on Facebook. And I couldn’t wait to hear more about her.
Meet Music Tutor Emma Nottage
Hello Emma, it is a pleasure to interview you. What inspired you to become a Music Tutor?
Music has always been a part of my life. My parents always sang to us as children and mum also played the piano. We always had the radio on or listened to records. My older brother enjoyed listening to his rock music, and my elder sister played the clarinet. I started learning the recorder and the piano in primary school and then the French horn and voice in secondary school. I studied music at university and also qualified as a primary school teacher.
Although I have been very successful in my musical journey, it could not have been. Hence, when I was in primary school, I had an audition to play the guitar but was denied that opportunity as the teacher made a snap decision that I could not hold the instrument correctly. I remember feeling entirely down about this at the time, and it could have stopped me in my tracks, but I did not let it.
Now I have come full circle as I learnt to play the guitar during my teacher training year, and it is now one of the instruments that I teach to adults and children. I became a music tutor because I wanted to enable others to experience the joy of music. Many adults have negative memories of music lessons or unresolved musical dreams due to someone saying something to put them off. I see it as my mission to help replace those memories with new, more fun, and joyous musical experiences.
What is your Method and Style of Music?
I mainly teach music from the Western classical tradition and folk music, pop music, jazz and sometimes world music.
When do you think it is the right time to hire a Music Tutor?
If you are looking for a music tutor for your child, waiting until at least five years old is best. You also make sure that your child has a definite interest in learning an instrument or developing their singing voice.
Suppose you are an adult who has been trying to teach yourself through a self-help book or by watching videos on YouTube. In that case, I think that these can only get you so far and that you need to move on to hiring an actual music tutor who can either teach you personally online or face-to-face. A book or YouTube cannot correct your mistakes or give you helpful feedback about your playing/singing.
You also have a Book coming up. Would you please share what the book is about and what do you hope to achieve from it?
Yes, I have just become a best-selling published author as the collaborative book ‘The Elevation of the Femalepreneur Vol.3’ was launched on Amazon last week in its ebook form and has already topped the charts in several categories in four countries. My chapter is all about resilience in life and business and features elements from my childhood, faith and musical journeys.
This opportunity has exposed my work to a broader audience and increased the credibility of my business. I am also in the process of writing my first non-fiction/self-help book, all about ‘Music and how it relates to our health’. I want this book to help people understand how music can support and strengthen their health, and I also see it as a way to promote myself as the ‘go-to’ expert in online music teaching and mental health.
What are the challenges that you have while running a successful business?
It can sometimes be hard to manage time effectively, so you need to block out your time for each specific activity in your life and business. Also, when you start a business as a solo entrepreneur, you need to wear lots of different ‘hats’ to run other parts of your business, such as admin, finances and delivering your service.
How do you stay motivated in your business?
My music students motivate me, especially when they have ‘light bulb moments’ and suddenly breakthroughs in self-belief and musical skill. I love being able to help them achieve their musical dreams. That is what lights me up. Receiving great testimonials from them is also very encouraging and spurs me on continuing to serve them to the best of my ability.
What do you do for self-care?
I walk with my husband in the beautiful countryside here in North Devon, and I enjoy online Pilates and ballet fitness classes.
I am sure some aspiring Music Tutors are reading this. What advice would you give them?
If you desire to share your musical skills with people and encourage others to develop theirs, I would be brave and go for it. Step out of the boat!
Can you advise the audience on how to support each other during the Global Pandemic?
Be kind to one another and watch out for one another. Make connections with like-minded people online or in-person if guidelines allow it. If you are feeling in a low state of mind, it has been proven that listening to just twenty minutes of your favourite kind of upbeat music can turn that mood into a much more positive one. So making music is very good for our mental health, so listening to music or creating and performing music with your friends and loved ones would be a great thing to do at this time.
Last but not least, do you have any questions for me?
I just wondered if you have ever learnt to play a musical instrument or to sing? If not, what one would you choose and why?
My Response:
My mum is an artist. As a little girl, I was in a church choir, which introduced me to singing. I loved it so much and started dreaming of becoming a singer one day. I also had a flute and enjoyed annoying my little brother with it. If I could learn any instrument right now, that would be a Piano. It is better to have at least two skills. If I could sing and play the piano simultaneously, that would be fun. I might be the next Alicia Keys. My daughter would be interested to learn singing as she sings a lot in the house.
I want to say a huge Thank You to Emma for this interview.
If you are interested in learning music, please get in touch with Emma Nottage:
Website: www.musicaldiamond.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/emmanottagemusictutor
The Music Diamond Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themusicaldiamond/
Facebook Group (free private musical discussion group for musicians/singers and anyone interested in music and how it relates to our learning, life and health):
https://www.facebook.com/Mrs-Emma-Nottage-Private-Music-Tutor
I hope you enjoyed that.
Talk soon
32 Comments
Kathy Kenny Ngo
I loved all the little nuances that were featured in this interview. She was really highlighted.
Emma
Thank you for your kind words Kathy. I really enjoyed being interviewed by Sonia and I.am pleased that she can share it with you all here. Emma Nottage
Heidi
Great interview! She sounds like a great tutor!
Emma
Thank you for your encouragement Heidi. I love my role as a global online music tutor for all ages. Emma Nottage
Jasmine M
I really enjoyed this interview. ‘The Elevation of the Femalepreneur Vol.3’ sounds like an interesting read. I may have to check it out.
Emma
Thank you for your comments Jasmine. I am glad that enjoyed my interview. I recommend checking out the book (but I am obviously a little biased 😉).
Emma Nottage
Renata Feyen
I am also a huge music lover – I am the singer of a coverband – took 4 years of piano lessons and 3 years singing lessons
Emma
Thank you for commenting Renata. It is good to hear from a fellow musician and music-lover. Great to hear what you do too. Emma Nottage.
JIm Kollias
I love music in general and Emma Nottage seems like a great teacher. Thanks for sharing!
Emma
Thank you for your encouragement Jim. I love my role as a global one music teacher. Emma Nottage
angela
Such a great music teacher.Another example of womens power.Thanks for sharing with us
Emma
Thank you for your encouragement Angela. I feel very privileged to be a global music teacher. I am pleased to be a representative for empowering women too. Emma Nottage
Krysten Quiles
Love this so much, we need to help other women rise up!
Emma
Thank you Krysten for your supportive comments. It is great that we can all uplift each other around the world. I love my role as a global music teacher. Emma Nottage
catherine santiago jose
She sounds like a great music teacher. I hope my kids learn to play a different musical instrument, too.
Emma
Thank you for your encouraging words Catherine. I am glad that you would like your children to play different musical instruments. I can reach global students through my online music lessons. Emma Nottage
vidya
i am going to check out that book; and since both my kids (and my dh) play instruments, definitely will be showing them this post
Emma
Thank you for your encouragement Vidya. I am glad that you have a family who are enjoying music. I am all about inspiring the next generation. Look out for my book which will be launched by the end of 2021. Emma Nottage
Charina Rasing
Nice to meet her and looking forward for her book. Cheers to successful women!
Emma
Thank you for your lovely comments Charina. My book will be completed and published by the end of 2021. Emma Nottage
Danielle
She sounds like an amazing lady. Great interview!
Emma
Thank you for your encouragement and praise Danielle. I am glad that you enjoyed the interview. Emma Nottage
Gervin Khan
This is such a good interview, and she sounds like a great woman that inspires me to try harder to learn to play a musical instrument.
Emma
Thank you for your positive comments Gervin. I am glad that my interview can inspire you to learn a musical instrument. I can reach global students with my online lessons and love to start beginners off on their musical journeys. Emma Nottage
Anasha Khan
Another great interview Sonia! Music is therapy. My daughter is intrigued by the piano and I can’t wait to get her started.
Emma
Thank you for commenting Anasha. I am glad that you enjoyed the interview. I totally agree with you that music can be therapy. J now reach global students online and love to start beginners on their musical journeys. Emma Nottage
Desiree
This was so fun to read! She sounds so wonderful!
Emma
I am pleased that you enjoyed the interview Desiree. Thank you for the compliment. Emma Nottage
Briana Baker
Love this post/interview! She sounds great! I hope that my girls get into music! If so they will need a tutor because I am tone deaf!
Emma
Thank you for commenting Briana. I hope your girls develop a love for music. I can reach global students with my online lessons. I can also help people who think that they are tone deaf. Emma
Brittany
Great interview! I hope my boys continue to love music as they grow.
Emma
Thank you for your encouragement Brittany. I am glad your boys enjoy their music and I hope that they continue to throughout their lives. Emma Nottage