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Amy Sims
I am passionate about teaching music. I teach string students of all ages, from beginners to degree level. I place great importance on building goodSpecialisms
- Cello
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
Andrew Collis
Andrew is a virtuoso recorder player and has been a finalist in major competitions and performed at prestigious venues across the UK including St John’s Smith Square and the Barbican.Specialisms
- Recorder
Teaching types
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Workshops
Ben van Weede
Qualifications: BA Mus (Hons) CNAA Dartington College of Arts, PGCE (Secondary) Bath College of HE, MEd Plymouth MarJon University. Past experience: Music director Oxford Playhouse,Specialisms
- Folk Fiddle
- Music technology /production
- Music theory
- Song-writing/composition
- Viola
- Violin
- Whistle
Teaching types
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Charlotte Stus
Charlotte Stus BMus (Hons) LTCL DipABRSM DipLCM CME MISM Langley Marsh TA4 2UL ☏07545841195 email charlottestus.musiceducator@gmail.com charlottestusmusiceducator.co.uk Profile A highly motivated and enthusiastic Music EducatorSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Music theory
- Piano/Keyboard
- Saxophone
Teaching types
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Elfyn Jones
Dr Elfyn Jones was brought up in a Welsh-speaking family in North Wales. He is a composer, opera maker, sound designer and music educator. HeSpecialisms
- Piano/Keyboard
- Song-writing/composition
Teaching types
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Elisabeta Furtuna
Elisabeta Furtuna, Corner Close, Broadmead Road, Woking, GU23 7AD PERSONAL STATEMENT Self-motivated person, always striving to deliver a high-standard customer service and great at workingSpecialisms
- Music theory
- Piano/Keyboard
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Workshops
Emelia McNeill
Dedicated Music Educator with 20 years of classroom teaching experience. Experienced in planning and delivering creative curriculum content and leading music initiatives across educational settings.Specialisms
- Early Years Music
- Inclusive music
- Voice (Musical Theatre)
- Voice (Pop /Jazz)
Teaching types
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Emily Howard
Emily Howard has worked as a full time musician since leaving university, where she studied BA Hons in Music Performance at Falmouth. She currently playsSpecialisms
- Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
- Voice (Musical Theatre)
- Voice (Pop /Jazz)
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Workshops
Emma Nottage
I have been a qualified primary school teacher in Devon for over twenty years and alongside this a private music tutor. I now offer one-to-oneSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Cornet
- French Horn
- Guitar (Classical)
- Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
- Jazz Piano
- Music theory
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Saxophone
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Violin
- Voice (Classical)
- Voice (Musical Theatre)
- Voice (Pop /Jazz)
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Gail Denning
I have 25 years experience teaching music to all ages. I actively encourage and support all performance opportunities. I am familiar with both ABRSM andSpecialisms
- Cornet
- Euphonium
- Flugelhorn
- Piano/Keyboard
- Tenor Horn
- Trombone
- Trumpet
Teaching types
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
Guido Balbo di Vinadio
I began my study of Cello as a young child in Rome, Italy where I am from.Specialisms
- Cello
- Inclusive music
- Music theory
- Music Therapy
Teaching types
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
- Workshops
Imogen Hovil
I have played the cello since I was at school, and have a PGCE teaching qualification in languages. I lived in France for most ofSpecialisms
- Cello
- Music theory
- Piano/Keyboard
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
Jade Gall FTCL MA
Experienced in pop, classical and jazz fields, she has performed alongside top-class musicians from around the world, including: Allison Adams Tucker, Claire Martin, Clare Teal,Specialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Jazz Improvisation
- Recorder
- Saxophone
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
John Mathews
Since 2016, I’ve been privileged to share my passion and enthusiasm for music, teaching hundreds of students across a very wide range of age andSpecialisms
- Electric Bass
- Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
- Music theory
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Joss Kidd
✔️- Secondary school music teacher for 20+ years. ✔️ – I hold a PGCE in music ✔️ – Enhanced DBS checked. ✔️- I teach inSpecialisms
- Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
- Jazz Improvisation
- Music technology /production
- Music theory
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
- Workshops
Julian Jensen
Music degree, PGCE and postgraduate performance diploma. Twenty years experience of teaching classroom music, music theory and one to one singing lessons. Familiar with ABRSM,Specialisms
- Music theory
- Song-writing/composition
- Voice (Classical)
- Voice (Musical Theatre)
Teaching types
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
Justin Fellows
DRUM TEACHER AND DRUM WORKSHOP FACILITATOR Over 20 years professional experience as a teacher and facilitator in a wide range of settings including: primary andSpecialisms
- Drum Kit
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
- Workshops
Kieron Garrett
I have a 2:1 BMus degree with a commendation for performance from Kingston University. I also achieved an A at a-level music & I haveSpecialisms
- Jazz Improvisation
- Jazz Piano
- Music technology /production
- Piano/Keyboard
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
Lindsay Braga
A professional, classical violinist who specialises in orchestral playing and chamber music. A committed and experienced violin teacher with training in Suzuki, Kodaly and theSpecialisms
- Violin
Teaching types
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Suzuki
Lisa Wall
I am a fully qualified teacher and have been teaching for 30 years, 15 as a primary school class teacher and the rest as aSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Cornet
- Flugelhorn
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Tenor Horn
- Trombone
- Trumpet
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
Lynn Davidoff
I am a Canadian music educator who has moved to the Exeter area. I have a DBS, the right to work in the UK, amSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Early Years Music
- Flute
- Music technology /production
- Saxophone
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Mark Richards
Personal Details Name: Mark Richards Address: 1 Southview Avenue Caversham Reading Berkshire RG4 5AB Telephone: Work: 0118 918 7320 Mobile: 07725 214722 Fax: Work: 0118Specialisms
- Music theory
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
Miles Maguire
Miles was the Co-Principal Trumpet with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra for over ten years. He then free-lanced in London for many years playing with theSpecialisms
- Cornet
- Flugelhorn
- Jazz Improvisation
- Trombone
- Trumpet
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
Nicholas Bryant
I have been a professional pianist and violist with the Collaborative Orchestra, best known for reaching the semifinals of Britain's Got Talent in 2016 and I come from a teaching position at St David's primary in West Wickham, London.Specialisms
- Cello
- Guitar (Classical)
- Music theory
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Viola
- Violin
- Voice (Classical)
- Voice (Musical Theatre)
- Voice (Pop /Jazz)
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Rebecca Judson
My name is Becca and I’m a qualified primary school teacher. I’ve been teaching for 12 years in a mix of roles, starting off asSpecialisms
- Early Years Music
- Music theory
- Piano/Keyboard
- Song-writing/composition
- Violin
- Voice (Pop /Jazz)
Teaching types
- Curriculum Music
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
Rosie Davies
Rosie Davies (BMus, DipABRSM, LRSM) was raised in a very musical environment, her father was a professional violinist and her mum was a violin teacherSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Music theory
- Oboe
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Saxophone
- Violin
- Voice (Classical)
- Voice (Musical Theatre)
Teaching types
- Curriculum Music
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
Ruth Molins
I have taught flute for 20 years, my first job was the director of East Devon music centre flute choir, aged 17! Since then, ISpecialisms
- Flute
- Music theory
- Recorder
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Workshops
Sarah Greinig
I began teaching in 1990, and have lived & worked as a violin teacher since 2006. I have taught in a number of schools inSpecialisms
- Music theory
- Viola
- Violin
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
- Workshops
Steve Buckley
I have over thirty years of experience working as both a performer and music educator at a high professional level. For the last five yearsSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Jazz Improvisation
- Recorder
- Saxophone
- Whistle
Teaching types
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Workshops
Steve Wiltshire
Touring Soloist with 20 years teaching experience for all ages, school and private tuition. All Saxophones, Clarinets and Flutes plus Recorder.Specialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Recorder
- Saxophone
Teaching types
- Individual lessons
Susan Willer
I am a retired physiotherapist. I have played the violin for most of my life, gaining distinction in Grade 8 a few years ago. ISpecialisms
- Violin
Teaching types
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
Svaja Radvila
I am a professional music teacher and performer working with children of all ages and abilities in one to one, small groups or whole classSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Music theory
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Saxophone
Teaching types
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
Tom Deam
Dartington College of Arts – BA Hons Music Rolle School of Education – PGCE Secondary Music – QTS ABRSM – Dip ABRSM ViolinI am aSpecialisms
- Viola
- Violin
Teaching types
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
West Country School Music
West Country School Music is a small collective of peripatetic instrumental teachers located in East Devon since 2012. We currently mainly visit primary schools whereSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Cornet
- Flute
- Guitar (Classical)
- Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Saxophone
- Trombone
- Trumpet
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
William Barnardo
I am a musician, performer, teacher, and workshop leader with over 15 years of professional experience. I have lead, rehearsed and played in a groupSpecialisms
- Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
- Music theory
- Percussion (Tuned)
- Piano/Keyboard
- Song-writing/composition
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Music Centres and Ensembles in East Devon
Axminster Rock’n’Pop Club (B Sharp)
At B Sharp make music, play, sing and create your own tracks. Musical games, singing, playing instruments, and making music, in a fun and friendly environment.
Where | Axminster |
Who | Any level of skill and experience is welcome. Age 9-11. |
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Brass Class Ottery St Mary
Brass Class takes place on Monday evenings during term time 7.30–8.30pm. Brass learners participate with others to make music outside of a school environment, get involved in local community events and regularly combine with the Ottery St Mary Silver Band and other brass band opportunities. Brass Class aims to provide a safe and enjoyable experience.
Where | Ottery St Mary |
Who | Beginner and intermediate level young brass and percussion players |
Gail Denning at
gaildenning@outlook.com
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Web | Visit us on Facebook |
Exeter Young Strings
Exeter Young Strings is a music organisation dedicated to the promotion of string playing in small chamber groups and quartets. We are also very keen for young pianists to join us.
Where | Exeter |
Who | Children and teenagers aged 4 – 19. |
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Honiton Youth Orchestra
Honiton Youth Orchestra is aimed at children playing an orchestral instrument at Grade 1 level of ability or higher, performing a wide range of music - from Baroque to film music!
Where | Honiton |
Who | Ages 7-18 |
Web | Visit us on Facebook |
Sidmouth Town Band Training Groups
Sidmouth Town Band Training Groups- Run by members of the friendly Sidmouth Town Band, we welcome beginner to advanced young brass players seeking to improve their ensemble musicianship, with fun and challenging music. You can progress form our Academy Band to Training band and then even the Senior Band! Even if you have never played before but would like to, we can also provide an instrument, music and basic tuition to get you started.
Where | Sidmouth |
Who | No audition, everyone welcome |
Josie Sherwood at
info@sidmouthtownband.co.uk
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Soundlaunch
Soundlaunch is a platform that has been designed to help create, fine tune and develop emerging music and artists across the South West.
Where | Exeter |
Who | Ages 12 to 21. |
Web | Visit us on Facebook Visit us on Twitter |
Soundtribe
Soundtribe provides individual instrumental tuition for guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals, plus group sessions and performance opportunities for bands and solo artists at venues and festivals. It is a great way to meet other musicians and access the local music scene. Soundtribe is run by Music in Devon Initiative CIC
Where | Exeter |
Who | Tuition and guidance for young musicians from experienced professional musicians |
Nick Hall at
info@musicindevon.org
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South West Music School
South West Music School offers music development and collaboration activities for talented young musicians aged 8-16. Our programmes are cross genre/cross instrumentation and are delivered across the South West region. They include 1-2-1 local mentoring, day workshops and residential weeks during the holidays. As a Centre of Advanced Training for the Music and Dance scheme we offer grants based on eligibility.
The Aubergines – Exeter Family Orchestra
Run by BSO Associate Musician Hugh Nankivell and violinist Emma Welton, members of all ages shape the music, explore new ways to create sound and enjoy the social element of music in a comfortable environment. Family Orchestra provides a common meeting ground, regardless of musical taste, experience, or ability,. It promotes shared experiences across generations and provides a musical family for those living on their own.
Where | Exeter |
Who | Anyone! |
Nicky Green at
NGreen@bsorchestra.co.uk
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Ungroup from Moor to Sea Music Collective
Are you a young person who likes the idea of being in a band, but not sure where to start? Want to make music with others, but not face to face? Are you a fabulous musician keen to collaborate and experiment? A vocalist or songwriter looking to work with others? An aspiring producer or beatmaker wanting to influence? Come & build a musical UnGroup with us.
Where | Sign up through the website and then Bandlab Edu. |
Who | Free and open to all young people. |
Web | Visit us on Facebook Visit us on Twitter |
County Groups
Devon County Junior Choirs
The Devon County Junior Choir is Exeter Cathedral’s Junior Choir for singers in years 4-8. The Junior Choir, directed by Andrew Downton, receives high quality musical training and the opportunity to perform in a wide range of musical styles. As part of the Junior Choir singers have access to exciting performance opportunities. Recent performances have included singing alongside the English Touring Opera, Exeter Philharmonic Choir and classic rock legends Jethro Tull.
Where | Exeter |
Who | Boys and girls aged 7 to 13 (DCJC) and girls aged 13 – 18 and boys with unchanged voices aged 13 and above (Schola Exe). |
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Devon County Youth Brass Band
Devon County Youth Brass Band gives young brass and percussion players from across Devon the opportunity to learn and perform traditional and contemporary brass band music with people of their own age – regular gathering days, performance opportunities and residential courses.
Where | Okehampton |
Who | No auditions, open to intermediate and advanced level young musicians from Grade 3-8+ ability. |
Web | Visit us on Facebook |
Devon Youth Chamber Brass
The Devon Youth Chamber Brass ensemble is a new Devon-wide group for all brass players of approximately Grade 5 standard and above to give students the opportunity of higher level chamber brass ensemble performance experience with like-minded individuals, with a mix of traditional repertoire and popular arrangements.
Where | Totnes |
Who | Brass players of approximately Grade 4 standard and above. |
Sam Massey at
sam@sammasseymusic.com
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Devon Youth Choir
Take your singing to the next level with Devon Youth Choir! Devon Youth Choir is aimed at young singers aged 11-18 from across Devon and Torbay. Our expert vocal practitioners Elfyn Jones and Anthony Chamberlain will be delivering workshops in local schools and establishing regular gathering days for young singers in venues across the region. Sign up now to get involved - a parental contribution of £30 per term applies.
2024-2025 Academic year gathering days are as follows from 10am-4pm:
21st September 2024
12th October 2024
9th November 2024
25th November 2024 Come Sing With....
6th December 2024 Gabrieli Roar Project
7th December 2024 Carols at Christmas
4th January 2025
25th January 2025
8th February 2025
17th-19th February 2025 Residential
8th March 2025
29th March 2025
26th April 2025
10th May 2025
17th May 2025 County Show
7th June 2025
28th June 2025
12th July 2025 New Creation
Where | Exeter School, Manston Terrace, Exeter EX2 4NP |
Who | Young singers aged 11-18 |
musiceducationhub@devon.gov.uk
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Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra
Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra is the place to learn jazz in Devon – regular gathering days, performance opportunities, residential courses and international tours.
Where | Exeter |
Who | Intermediate and advanced level young musicians from Grade 4-8+ ability. Sit in with the band at the first rehearsal in September, auditions for instruments with limited places. |
Web | Visit us on Facebook |
Devon Youth Orchestras
Experience playing in a full orchestra in a safe and encouraging environment, exploring a wide range of styles with expert instrumental coaching through regular gathering days, performance opportunities and residential courses.
Where | Exeter |
Who | Devon Youth Concert and Symphony Orchestras provide opportunities for intermediate and advanced level young musicians from Grade 4-8+ ability. |
Web | Visit us on Facebook |
Devon Youth Wind Orchestra
Symphonic wind orchestra for young musicians across Devon – regular gathering days, performance opportunities, residential courses and international tours.
Where | Budleigh Salterton |
Who | Intermediate and advanced level young musicians from Grade 4-8+ ability. |
Web | Visit us on Facebook |
Wren Music Devon Youth Folk Ensemble
Wren Music Devon Youth Folk Ensemble is an opportunity for young singers and instrumentalists to learn and perform folk and roots music from different cultures all over the world, with expert tuition from professional leaders, write new songs and arrangements, perform live and record an album.
Where | Exeter |
Who | No auditions and you don't need to read music! Instrumentalists should be an intermediate level of ability on their instruments, no entry requirements for singers. |
Web | Visit us on Facebook |