Services
Private teaching
I have over 30 years’ experience as a teacher of all brass instruments, music theory, keyboard, GCSE music, teaching students of all ages and abilities from beginner to diploma standard.
Enhanced DBS clearance
Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (DfE)
- Fellow of Trinity College London – Performance (FTCL)
- Licentiate of Trinity College London – Performance (LTCL)
- Graduate Diploma in Music Education, Music Therapy (GMus) – Liverpool
- Licentiate Diploma in Brass Band Adjudication (Salford University) (LDBBA)
- Fellow of the Society of Crematorium Organists (FSCO)
- National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
Cost
- 30-minute individual instrumental lesson: £17
- 45-minute GCSE lesson: £25
Payment
- Online half termly invoice - various payment options
- The preferred method of payment is by bank transfer but I’m happy to take cash or cheque
Where do I teach?
- At my home studio or I will travel to the student’s residence in Telford or Shrewsbury (if under 18, parents must be at home)
- I am also happy to make arrangements for online lessons
Arrangements for online lessons
- Lessons will be delivered using Zoom (preferred) or Skype
- If the student is under 18 parents must be at home and the door must be left open at all times
- Parents must be available to talk to me at the start and, at the end of each lesson
Availability
- My full-time day job takes priority so therefore I only teach private students on Monday & Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. I am also happy to make arrangements for online tutoring at other times. Please be aware that lesson days and times may change now and again. I tend not to charge for lessons missed.
Conductor & Adjudicator
Conductor & Adjudicator
Conductor & Adjudicator
I am a member of National Association of Brass Band Adjudicators and I have over 150 adjudications under my belt including all the major brass band championships. I have been a freelance conductor since 1988.
At the Keyboard
Conductor & Adjudicator
Conductor & Adjudicator
I am an experienced piano player available to play at weddings, funerals, christenings, corporate events, private functions, cocktail parties, ladies’ evenings and more. Contact me for more information!
Civil Celebrant
Conductor & Adjudicator
Funeral Organist
I am an independent certified civil celebrant. I love creating personalised, unique and meaningful ceremonies with a touch of class! I'm based in Shropshire and I conduct weddings, celebration of life/funerals (including masonic and military funerals), commitment, civil partnership, renewal of vows, adoption welcoming, naming, pet funerals, internment or scatter of ashes (human and animals), memorials service, and even divorce ceremonies in Shropshire, West Midlands, Mid and North Wales, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, although I travel anywhere in the UK and sometimes even abroad.
Funeral Organist
Funeral Organist
Funeral Organist
As there is often some religious element in a funeral service, including hymn singing. Contact me if you need an organist to accompany the hymns and to play music before and after the service.
Masonic Organist
Funeral Organist
Masonic Organist
I am honoured to be the organist for several Craft & Mark Lodges, Chapters, & various other Orders in Shropshire, and as such I have a wealth of experience in providing the music for Masonic meetings, Festive Board and for other events ranging from social activities through to funerals.
I am always happy to receive enquiries from Lodges and Chapters in Shropshire and West Midlands who need an organist or pianist for their meetings.
If your Lodge or Chapter room has no organ or piano, or you require music for a festive board where no instrument is available I am able to provide my own portable keyboard.
Other Orders by arrangement....
Athelstan, Royal & Select Masters, Royal Ark Mariners,
Rose Croix, Red Cross of Constantine
Ladies Nights