My performance background and teaching philosophy

My approach to music education draws on a wide range of music education strands, in particular the teachings of Kodaly, Dalcroze and Orff. I gained my 1st class BMus from the University of Sheffield and my Postgraduate Performance Certificate from the Royal Northern College of Music, where I first developed a passion for string quartet playing studying with Nina Cropper and Christopher Rowland. I have performed with the Rolling Stones, Jennifer Lopez, and played for the Al-Nahyan family, the Queen, Tony Blair and many other world dignitaries. I have given concerts with a wide variety of prestigious chamber groups, quartets and orchestras, including most recently the Abu Dhabi National Symphony Orchestra and the 4tissimo String Quartet.

My desire to share my love of music with others led me to complete the PGCE with Specialist Instrumental Teaching. Throughout my career I have been equally invested in teaching and coaching young string players and also passionate about building up performing arts departments to offer every student a world class musical education. I have worked in UK Music Services and also run my own private teaching studio for over 20 years. I have a particularly vast level of experience with older child and adult beginners, crafting an individualised approach that leads them to success quickly.

I have worked as Head of Performing Arts in a variety of prestigious international schools. In this exciting and varied role I was Musical Director for a wide array of Musicals and concerts, designed and implemented music, drama and dance curriculums from Nursery to Year 6 and brought international artists to work with our students including Firdaus Orchestra and renowed world music expert Andy Gleadhill.

21 years of performing and teaching experience

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My background and teaching philosophy