About Me
I have a real interest in nurturing and shaping the young musicians of the future but I am also very keen to support adults who are looking to take up, or return to, an instrument. I have a particular expertise in playing and teaching the recorder; a versatile and rewarding instrument for both beginners and advanced musicians, for which it is now increasingly difficult to find specialist teachers.
My teaching encompasses:
Recorder - beginner to advanced
Piano - beginner to Grade 5
Theory of Music - to Grade 6
Developing aural skills and musicianship at all levels
I focus in my teaching on building excellent technique whilst also developing expression and musical creativity. I take a holistic approach to teaching, focussing on the importance of posture and being comfortable and relaxed whilst playing. I use singing, improvisation and rhythmic games as part of my warm-ups and prioritise ensuring students feel at ease, happy and confident in their lessons.
I integrate appropriate and enjoyable methods of learning theory of music as part of my lessons from the beginning, as this provides a gateway into developing a much fuller understanding of music, and paves the way for being well prepared to pass the Grade 5 theory exam often required to access the higher practical and performance grades.
Whether it is your dream to become the next Young Musician of the Year, or to be able to play confidently to your friends and family, I look forward to working with you on your unique musical journey.
Studying for graded music exams can be a great way to measure your progress, and I am experienced in preparing pupils for all aspects of these exams. I am also a big believer in creating and finding performance opportunities for my students, and a keen supporter of local music festivals.
I have a lovely spacious music room in Wilmslow, with a beautiful Schimmel Konzert piano. I am a member of the European Recorder Teachers Association UK. When not playing or teaching, I enjoy singing with the William Byrd Singers, one of the North West’s foremost chamber choirs, and walking in the Cheshire countryside.