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.
I offer private Violin lessons, Music Theory lessons, and GCSE Music tutoring.
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, Saxophone, Sing, and am an excellent Tambourine player!
I can sometimes be found coaching the upper strings at Devon Youth Orchestras as well as helping develop young musicians at open mic nights and local events.
I believe that tailoring content/activities to suit student strengths and target their areas for development is vital. I have experience of teaching students with extensive physical and learning needs and have helped them to achieve their potential. Knowing the student and their goals, strengths, and preferences is important to delivering a high quality learning experience.
Please do contact me with any queries or questions.