About

As a qualified music teacher I have over nine years of experience of teaching young people music. My aim is to enthuse and inspire each and every pupil I teach, by teaching them in an individual and tailored way. I am currently the singing teacher at St Augustine’s Catholic College and also teach privately in the Devizes area.

I perform regularly in the Wiltshire area both with Musical Theatre groups and at various concerts and events. I also direct choirs, both secular and sacred, and musically direct productions.

Formal Qualifications

BA (Hons) Music- University of Southampton
PGCE Secondary Music- Bath Spa University
Dip ABRSM Vocal Performance- ABRSM
Grade 8 Singing- ABRSM
Grade 8 Piano- ABRSM
Grade 5 Theory- ABRSM

I offer the following:

• Singing Tuition- I teach a variety of genres and styles of singing, including Classical, Musical Theatre and Popular Music Vocals. I prep pupils for a range of exam boards, including ABRSM, LCM and Trinity.
• Piano Tuition- I have pupils working towards ABRSM exams, as well as pupils who just enjoy playing without the pressure of exams.
• Pupil Concerts- I try and arrange regular opportunities for my pupils to perform and share their music with others.
• Choir- Having been involved with choirs since a child, I now enjoy leading choirs both secular and sacred.
• Musical Directing- I am hugely involved with local amateur dramatic groups.
• Music Theory
• Aural

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What I / we help young people achieve

There are so many benefits of having music lessons and I aim to offer the best experience to each and every one of my pupils. I believe that music can offer so much in terms of confidence and enjoyment. I tailor lessons to each pupils' likes and dislikes, and I learn what enthuses them and makes them tick. It is so rewarding to watch children grow as musicians, and I encourage them to share their talent by performing, but never push anyone to do anything they're not comfortable with. I am passionate about encouraging the next generation of musicians and ensuring that music is accessible for all, regardless of background. In creating a safe, positive and enriching experience I hope that my pupils' learning is valuable, memorable and enjoyable.

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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
• To work with and support other young musicians
• To develop their wellbeing

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Also Works With

St Augustine’s Catholic College

Devizes Musical Theatre

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Times

• Term Time
• After School

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Working with special needs

• I worked as a supply TA in a special needs primary school whilst I was at university and it was invaluable experience. During my time at the school I got to assist with music lessons, as well as see how music and singing was used throughout the school day to help communicate with the children.
• I have taught a number of pupils with a range of special needs, including Autism, Aspergers, Tourettes and Dyslexia. I enjoy getting to know each pupil and approaching their lessons in an individual and tailor made way.

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