Whilst seeing a string quartet of music teachers playing a ‘Teddy’s Bear’s Picnic’ in primary school I fell head over heels in love with the cello and immediately decided this would be my life and career. Performance was never at the forefront of learning the cello, from the very beginning I always knew teaching was my focus and concentrating on this I thoroughly enjoyed getting a First Class BMus in Instrumental Teaching from Chichester University, and at the same time gaining a DipABRSM. I’ve taught the cello in over 20 schools across Sussex, for Create Music and West Sussex Music, within small group and 1:1 lessons to over 100 children. Now embarking on a more relaxed chapter of teaching it’s time to really concentrate on each individual’s learning path, within a supportive and engaging environment. I approach lessons with a kind and friendly nature, believing in well-being over attainment, which organically fosters autonomous and excellent progress for pupils. I adore teaching all ages and levels and have had pupils ranging from age 4 to 64, I’m also diagnosed with ASD and ADHD so am neurodiverse aware and very much welcome everyone!
