About Me

I’m a fully qualified Music teacher and Musician. I hold a BA(hons) Music degree from Cardiff, a Masters in Creative Arts in Education (Distinction) from Exeter University, and a PGCE from the University of Wales Institute Cardiff. I also have over a decade of classroom and private Music tuition experience.

As a classroom teacher I have a track record of excellent results in vocational Music qualifications and GCSE Music. As a private Violin/Music Theory tutor I have a 100% pass rate with ABRSM exams and encourage students to play for their own enjoyment as well as make the best sound.

I began my own musical journey by learning the violin aged 4. I was taught using the Suzuki method and have since studied this extensively producing a degree dissertation on the successes and challenges of the model. I did not learn to read notation until much later. I recognise that notation is an important part of learning to play an instrument or appreciate Music but that a musical ear, enjoyment and competency are also equally, if not more, important.

Violin is my principal instrument and I play in a local Symphony Orchestra and String Quartet. I also play Piano, Guitar, Bass, Viola, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Sing, and am an excellent tambourine player!

I have worked in 3 Secondary schools, written a Music curriculum for a Multi-Academy Trust, and been an examiner for the Edexcel exam board. My experiences led me to believe that there is a hole within the provision for Devon Music students. I aim to provide high quality tuition to students whose day-to-day education is unable to offer them the progression routes required for them to follow their ambitions.

My sessions are prepared using my extensive experience and tried and tested strategies for progress. I am also very experienced at tailoring content/activities to suit student strengths and target their areas for development. Knowing the student and their goals, strengths, and preferences is important to delivering a high quality educational service.

Please do contact me with any queries or questions.