WHO AM I?

A Music Educator

I focus on giving my students the tools they need to become real musicians, in a way that best suits them. This means learning through playing real songs, not meaningless exercises: there's no use in spending time learning things that you can't use to create music that you love!

I aim to explore any and all avenues you may be interested in, including any and all popular music genres from rock and metal to country and jazz. Lessons can include work on music theory (and how to use the concepts to create music!), song writing, improvising, music production, and so much more, giving you the skills you need to make the music that you want to make.

For students looking to take exams, I work with RSL Rockschool graded exams as I believe they focus on the right tools for real world music making, with chart topping songs at every grade level, and a focus on practical skills such as improvising throughout.

Student Testimonials

MY BACKGROUND

Qualifications and Experience

2013-Present

Private Music Teacher

I have been teaching instruments to people of all ages for 10 years.

2017-2018

PGCE Secondary (Music) & Qualified Teacher Status - University of Greenwich

I am a qualified music teacher with experience teaching in a variety of educational settings.

2015-2017

BMus(Hons) First Class - Professional Music Performance - ACM Guildford

I studied an accelerated performance degree, graduating at 19 years old with first class honours. My degree gave me a wealth of experience in performance & music theory.

2021-2022

MA Music with Education - Bangor University

I achieved a distinction in a dual honours masters in Music & Education to further refine my own musical knowledge and pedagogy, engaging with up-to-date academic research on how musicians learn and develop.