Piano, aural, theory and coaching

TEACHING INFO

One-to-one instrumental teacher (50+ pupils over last decade)

Aural training, exam preparation and accompanist

Theory grades 1-8

Group coaching

Academic support (experience in classroom teaching)

Higher education applications/ auditions

Person-centered, reflective approach

I teach in/ travel to Northcote, Fairfield, Alphington, Kew, Preston, Thornbury, Collingwood, Fitzroy, Clifton Hill, Carlton
Can also travel further afield, and online - please enquire

BIO/ CV

Freelance musician, with an interest in ensemble and experimental/ contemporary music, and community projects. From London, based in Melbourne.

Chamber: Wind quintet (and collaboration with The Galliard Ensemble), Oboe Trio, Oboe & Strings Quartet and mixed ensemble/s

Orchestral: ULSO, London Graduate Orchestra, London Opera Ensemble, Covent Garden Chamber Orchestra, Horton Chamber Orchestra and projects with BBC Concert Orchestra and London Philharmonic Orchestra

Contemporary: Parallax and Shapeshifter Ensembles, London Ambient Orchestra, cross-collaborative projects at Laban Theatre and National Portrait Gallery, and sessions with post-classical and folk artists

Notable Venue Appearances
– Cadogan Hall – Royal Albert Hall – St Paul’s Cathedral – LSO St Luke’s – Glasshouse – Barbican – Maida Vale Studios – Alexandra Palace – The Asylum

Festival Features
BBC Proms, Snape Proms, Aldeburgh Festival, British Isles Music Festival and Sound Unbound

Charity & Community Work
– worked with two ensembles touring to disadvantaged groups with limited access to music – SEN schools, care homes, prisons etc.
– co-facilitated London based workshops at NHS mental health units and with people experiencing homelessness

QUALIFICATIONS

BA Hons Music, Durham University – 2013, graduating with Full College Colours
Modules: – Philosophy – Ethnomusicology – Historical Trends – Musical Techniques – Theory & Analysis – Acoustics – Composition – Orchestration – Arranging – Conducting – Arts Management – Dissertation

MMus Music Performance, Trinity Laban – 2018, place supported by 4 scholarships
Modules: – Solo Recital – Chamber Recital – Orchestral Repertoire – Second Study – Pedagogy – Practice-led Research – Psychology – Creative Leadership – CoLab – Improvisation – Entrepreneurship

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS & SPONSORSHIPS

– Wymondham College – FESPA – EMI Sound Foundation – Macfarlane Walker Trust – Carne Trust