About Me

My Story

• I started learning piano aged 7 and violin aged 10
• I passed all grades I to VIII (Associated Board) on both, with many distinctions and merits
• I started teaching music at the age of 16 to a few local children
• I read Music at Bretton Hall College (Leeds University) where I also completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (P.G.C.E), specialising in Music
• I taught in Primary Schools in Yorkshire and Hertfordshire for several years, specialising in Music for most of that time

Qualifications

• BA (Hons) Contemporary Musics - 2:1
  
• PGCE (Primary, Music)

Experience

• Over 25 years teaching experience including individual, group and whole classes, children aged 2 upwards and adults.
• Previous member of numerous musical ensembles over the years including orchestras, choirs, Ceilidh groups, Early Music group, Handbell ringing, Steel Pan group and recorder group!
  
• Current member of City of Cambridge Brass Band. I also enjoy playing viola, violin and cello with friends.