About

I am a fully qualified music teacher (M.A. B Mus (Hons) and PGCE) specialising in violin and viola teaching plus curriculum music. I have been living and teaching full time in the Salisbury area since the year 2000.

What I offer

• Violin/viola lessons – individual and small group lessons in school. Pupils have the opportunity to work towards exams (I have 100% pass rate) or if not will receive a positive musical experience anyway!

• First Access for violin and viola – weekly lessons during school time and regular concerts whether it’s a ‘Prom on the Playground’ or end of term assembly. Funding towards these lessons is available now – please contact the Hub.

• Conductor of string orchestras – currently SAYM Junior and Intermediate String orchestra but please let me know if you’d like to set up a new string based ensemble.

• Curriculum workshops for KS2 – please email for more information.

• Support with GCSE music – AQA or Edexcel

• Theory lessons – help you achieve grade 5!

I am passionate about delivering music lessons in an exciting and practical way, always looking to develop new teaching styles and inventive ideas to support pupils. Keeping up-to-date with new repertoire is vital to keep pupils motivated.

I also perform regularly with the Salisbury Sinfonia, Salisbury Symphony Orchestra and Minerva String Quartet.

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What I / we help young people achieve

I truly believe that music is for everyone, whether it's playing for fun or the challenge of a music examination.

I have a broad selection of repertoire to motivate all pupils.

Commitment and dedication are skills I work on in all music lessons

Build confidence - to see a pupil perform to an audience is a real privilege

Ensemble skills, working together to achieve success

Sense of pride

I encourage pupils to nurture a lifelong love of 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
• To work with and support other young musicians

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Also Works With

Salisbury Area Music Co-operative www.salisburyareamusiccooperative.com

SAYM

www.saym.co.uk

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Times

• Term Time
• After School
• School Holidays

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Working with special needs

As a first access teacher I work with whole classes and a wide range of pupil needs. I have found particular success working with pupils with ADHD and ADD. Music is an inclusive subject which encourages all to succeed.

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