About me

My story

I grew up in a big, joyful and musically noisy household in Hampshire - I have violinists for parents, and a trumpeter, a cellist and a trombonist for siblings. And those were just their second instruments! With almost everyone a pianist first and foremost, it took two pianos in the house to cope with us all.

For me, my primary instrument has always been the piano, but I soon added the double bass and later the electric bass too. I started early and began to win awards and musical scholarships at an early age. My orchestral career to date has included playing for Hampshire Youth Orchestra while also being Principal Bassist of the Southampton Youth Orchestra since the age of 14.

Although I myself play multiple instruments in different settings, from big band and church band to orchestras and informal jamming sessions, my teaching focus is the piano, and particularly the early years of getting children off to a flying start in their musical careers.

I’ve recently moved to the Leamington Spa area to continue my studies. This gives me the chance to meet you and your child, and to be a part of making a musician out of them!

Qualifications-wise, I myself did piano grades 1-8, and have received my dipLCM diploma. I also have an Enhanced DBS certificate, for your peace of mind.