Andrew James
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| Gender | Male |
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| Occupation | Piano Teacher |
| Location | Prestwich, Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Introduction | I attended Chetham's School of Music between the ages of 11 and 18, and achieved reasonable success. I was a BBC Young Musician National Finalist in 2002 and Quarter-Finalist in 2004. I dropped out of Leeds University (Politics) in 2006 after becoming frustrated with the complete lack of enthusiasm of students and staff, the inherent political bias within the teaching stucture, and the almost childish simplicity of the course itself. I returned to Manchester seeking work, and was employed as a painter and decorator for a year, working on renovation projects in Salford. I was given the opportunity to take over a music teaching practice in Prestwich in July 2008, and currently teach around 40 pupils, both children and adults, with a wide range of ability. I became a member of the Conservative Party in 2005, shortly before the General Election. I firmly believe in a smaller role for the state, cutting personal and business taxes and the privatisation of public entities. I voted for David Cameron as leader in 2005. I am not a politician, still less a paid blogger, and my views do not represent the views of the Conservative Party in parliament or town hall. |
| Favorite movies | Withnail, Bourne |
| Favorite music | Prokofiev, R. Strauss |