I am passionate about teaching music. I teach string students of all ages, from beginners to degree level. I place great importance on building good technical foundations and developing all-round musicianship skills. I enjoy exploring new ways to make string playing a fun, inclusive and interactive experience for all my pupils. This can be in a whole class setting, small group or a one-to-one lesson.
The cello is my principal instrument, however, I have experience teaching, directing and playing all bowed-stringed instruments. I have led whole class bowed-strings programmes in primary schools and directed ensembles.
I have performed in venues around London and on cruise ships around the world. In the past, I performed regularly with the Arion Orchestra. I would love to establish a new string ensemble with friends and colleagues in the future.
Inspired by my work as a performer, and as a chamber music coordinator, I like to encourage my pupils to participate in chamber ensembles wherever possible. I aim to explore this further in the future, with a view to setting up chamber music programmes in schools and organising workshops for children and adults. I currently run a weekly cello ensemble for adult learners.
EDUCATION
2007 – 2010 Trinity College of Music Masters of Music: Merit
2007 – 2008 Royal College of Music Student Associate Scheme – Education Programme
2005 – 2007 Trinity College of Music Postgraduate Advanced Diploma
2003 – 2005 Trinity College of Music Postgraduate Diploma
1999 – 2002 University College Chichester BA (Hons) Music 2:1
WORK EXPERIENCE
Twickenham Preparatory School – Cello Tutor and String Ensemble Director
Kings House School – Cello Tutor and String Ensemble Director
Christ’s Secondary School – Cello Tutor
Tower House School – Cello Tutor
Richmond Music Trust – Lower/Upper Strings Associate Teacher and Ensemble Director – small groups and whole class strings tuition (Wider Opportunities Programme)
Dartington International Summer School – Chamber Music Coordinator
Kingston University – Cello Tutor
Lewisham Music Service – Cello Tutor
Junior Trinity/Junior String Time, TCM – Administrative Assistant