About

My passion for music education has allowed me to teach in a wide range of settings and ensembles. At all times I strive to deliver lessons and workshops that emphasise music making, including composition and improvisation.

Individuality is key to my approach to one-to-one tuition. As a keen composer I often write and arrange pieces for students to help their progress.

As a performer I have been lucky enough to play in orchestras, brass bands, rock bands, jazz bands and folk ceilidh bands, giving me a knowledge of many different genres of music. I aim to help students appreciate and play a wide range of music.

I have experience teaching:

– individual piano, jazz piano, cello, drum kit and ukulele lessons
– first access tuition on djembe, samba, ukulele and violin
– primary curriculum music (including school choir, school band and school orchestra)
– after school percussion groups at primary and secondary level
– individual music sessions for students on the autistic spectrum
– school holiday music workshops
– preparation for ABRSM, Trinity and Rockschool examinations

I currently run Bradford-on-Avon Junior Strings on Tuesdays from 16.00-17.00 in the Wiltshire Music Centre:

Bradford on Avon Junior Strings

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What I / we help young people achieve

My aim is to help all students find their creative 'voice'; to build their confidence; to encourage them to tackle challenges; to foster a life long desire to make music.

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Opportunities for children & young people

• To learn to play an instrument and / or develop skills on an instrument
• To learn to sing
• To create / write music and / or lyrics
• To play, perform music with others
• To learn things about oneself , other subjects or life-skills through musical activity

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Times

• Term Time
• After School
• School Holidays
• Project based

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Working with special needs

I have worked with many students on the autistic spectrum on a one to one basis, using music to help enhance and enrich their learning.

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