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I’m so happy to share that I’m now officially qualified as a **Mindset and Confidence Coach**.This feels like such a nat...
21/03/2026

I’m so happy to share that I’m now officially qualified as a **Mindset and Confidence Coach**.

This feels like such a natural part of what The Violin Academy has always been about, because my lessons have never only been about violin. Yes, of course I want my students to make progress musically, but I also care deeply about the person they are becoming in the process.

So much of learning an instrument is learning how to be patient, how to keep going when something feels difficult, how to handle mistakes, how to build confidence, and how to speak to yourself in a way that helps rather than harms. That is the part of teaching I have always loved.

This qualification strengthens the way I support my students not only as musicians, but as young people too. Through lessons, I want them to build self-belief, resilience, focus, patience, and a healthier inner voice that supports them in music, school, challenges, and life more broadly.

For me, that matters just as much as the playing. 🎻✨

15/02/2026

Week 2 ARSM prep: patience tested.

Grieg started ✅ Dvorak double stops felt GOOD ✅
Kreutzer 23 + my collapsing 4th finger… sent me over the edge 😅

Henry Ford was right: your brain follows the story you repeat — ‘I can’t’ = threat mode + avoidance, ‘I’m learning’ = reps + progress.

Next week: practice first thing daily. Non-negotiable. Little + often with a better attitude.

Comment your 6‑month goal (and pls send pinky/4th finger tips if you have them).

Your brain doesn’t know what’s real or what’s not real; what’s right or what’s wrong; it only knows what you tell it.Pos...
15/02/2026

Your brain doesn’t know what’s real or what’s not real; what’s right or what’s wrong; it only knows what you tell it.

Positive self talk is so important in so many areas of our life.

09/02/2026

Week 1 of my ARSM “come with me” series is DONE — and yes, I cried twice.

Not a breakdown. A scheduled emotional release. Very professional.

If you’re new here: ARSM is an Associate Diploma with the Royal Schools of Music — basically a performance qualification that keeps me sharp as a working musician (because yes, professionals still practise… constantly).

I’m using The Practice Journal to plan the week, split it across the days, and log what actually happened (wins, wobbles, and the “wrong finger” moment that finally fixed Kreutzer bars 14–15… after I’d already blamed the universe).

Teacher tip: you can’t fix everything at once — pick ONE priority.

Mine this week: timing first in Dvořák. Tuning can queue politely behind it.

Parents: if practice doesn’t sound good… good. Practice isn’t performance. It’s the kitchen before the restaurant.

PS: The Practice Journal is available online at The Great British Book Shop. (Link in bio)

What are you working on this week?

IT’S HERE! ✨The Practice Journal is now officially available to order! 🎻After months of dreaming, designing, and tweakin...
15/01/2026

IT’S HERE! ✨

The Practice Journal is now officially available to order! 🎻

After months of dreaming, designing, and tweaking every detail, I’m so excited to finally share this with you. This journal was created to help you (or your students) make practice more focused, motivating, and genuinely enjoyable—no matter your level. No matter what instrument.

Inside you’ll find:
* Goal-setting pages
* Weekly planning & reflection
* Practice prompts & tips
* Tools to track your progress
* …and so much more!

Whether you’re a passionate beginner, a seasoned player, or a teacher looking for fresh inspiration, this journal is for you.

Ready to make your practice sessions magical?
Tap the link in my bio to grab your copy! 💫

Thank you for being part of this journey—and for supporting independent music education. If you have any questions, drop them below or DM me! I can’t wait to see how you use your journal.

28/12/2025

This moment! 🥹📖

Opening the first test print of The Practice Journal feels surreal.

Years of teaching, thousands of lessons, countless conversations with students about practice struggles — it all led to this.

444 pages designed to give you what I never had: a system that teaches you HOW to practice effectively.

Watch the unboxing 👆

Reserve your copy — link in bio 📖✨

MusicEducation PassionProject

Practicing every day but not seeing results? Or maybe you just hate practicing altogether? 😤If either sounds familiar, t...
28/12/2025

Practicing every day but not seeing results? Or maybe you just hate practicing altogether? 😤

If either sounds familiar, this is for you.

The Practice Journal gives you the structure, tracking, and reflection you need to:

✅ See real progress
✅ Make practice purposeful
✅ Build motivation that lasts

444 pages of guided practice designed by a teacher with 24 years as a professional performer. Premium clothbound with gold foiling. Suitable for any instrument.

Swipe to see how it works 👉

Reserve your copy — link in bio 📖

Practicing every day but not seeing results? Or maybe you just hate practicing altogether? 😤If either sounds familiar, t...
28/12/2025

Practicing every day but not seeing results? Or maybe you just hate practicing altogether? 😤

If either sounds familiar, this is for you.

The Practice Journal gives you the structure, tracking, and reflection you need to:

✅ See real progress
✅ Make practice purposeful
✅ Build motivation that lasts

444 pages of guided practice designed by a teacher who’s also a professional performer. Premium clothbound. Suitable for any instrument.

Swipe to see how it works 👉

Reserve your copy — link in bio 📖

I GOT A “PROPER” JOBThe amount of times I’ve heard my grandma say “yeah but you haven’t got a proper job have you?!” 🙄🤣O...
14/09/2022

I GOT A “PROPER” JOB

The amount of times I’ve heard my grandma say “yeah but you haven’t got a proper job have you?!” 🙄🤣

Ok, so I got lucky. I found people who would pay me to do what I love! It’s not a 9-5! It’s a 24/7 🤣 anyone who is self employed will be thinking “yes girl, I can’t switch off either.”

But I officially got a “proper” job…kind of.

Trinity Academy Doncaster have teamed up with to provide violin lessons at the school. 🙋🏻‍♀️ that’s me! So one morning per week you’ll find me in a music room (with my own huge mug of tea) at Trinity Academy teaching the violin 🥰 and I love it!
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Come and join the family 🖤
05/06/2022

Come and join the family 🖤

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐁𝐄The first 'The Violin Academy' YouTube video has been posted! But the channel needs 100 subscribers bef...
16/04/2022

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐁𝐄

The first 'The Violin Academy' YouTube video has been posted! But the channel needs 100 subscribers before we can have our unique URL, making us easier to find on YouTube, so please help us reach 100 subscribers by clicking the link in the bio and then hitting the '𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄' button.
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