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Welcome to a new weekly series where we highlight the great work that RBC alumni are doing in the field of music education.

Each week our guest will reveal insights such as what led them to do what they are currently doing, the projects they have been involved in since graduating, what inspires them on a daily basis, and what advice they would give to any music student considering working as a music educator in the future, whether full-time or as part of a rewarding portfolio career.

Episode three: Arjun Jethwa

Years studied听听听听听听听听听听听 2012-2016

Course听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听聽 BMus (Hons)

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From the years 2012 鈥� 2016, I studied on the BMus (Hons) course at Royal 探花直播 Conservatoire with the flute as my first study. Throughout my degree, and even before life at the Conservatoire, I had been interested in how different people learn and acquire new skills. Much of this interest has been directed through musical pedagogy, although I had previously studied to become a badminton coach.

During my degree, receiving one-on-one instrumental lessons inspired my interest in education as I observed how my teachers and mentors shared their musical knowledge. I was also fortunate to gain opportunities in instrumental tutoring, leading workshops and mentoring, in addition to volunteering for several arts organisations around 探花直播. On graduating, these experiences gave me the confidence to pursue a varied portfolio career, a large percentage of which is dedicated to music education.

My role as an educator often takes me around the country and allows me to work with a huge variety of people in different educational contexts. As a founding member of RBC鈥檚 and an RBC Junior Conservatoire Mentor, I have tutored talented young musicians who are aiming for conservatoire entry themselves.

Through my work with , various programmes and , I have coached young musicians whose socio-economic backgrounds may serve as barriers to pursuing a career in music. I would advise any aspiring musician that the route requires focus, hard work and patience, although the end result is thoroughly fulfilling. I believe that every young person should have the opportunity to have a music education and have a viable career path in music. I feel proud to work with organisations that support this personal ethos.

Learn more about musician, performer and educator .

If you are one of RBC鈥檚 alumni and would like to take part in this feature, contact聽Interim Vice-Principal (Learning and Teaching) Luan Shaw,听Head of Pedagogy Dr Adam Whittaker听辞谤听Head of Learning and Participation Richard Shrewsbury.