North Devon

North Devon

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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 Educator

Specialisms

  • 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

Debbie Kent

Deputy Hub Lead! Membership – Musicians Union Legal documents available upon request – * Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List (CBL) Check registered with

Specialisms

  • Clarinet
  • Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
  • Saxophone
  • Voice (Musical Theatre)
  • Voice (Pop /Jazz)

Teaching types

  • Curriculum Music
  • Ensembles/group music-making
  • Individual lessons
  • Large group lessons
  • Small group lessons
  • Workshops

Emma Collingham

Emma has been teaching full time for over 15 years, and part time before that, privately as well as in both state and private schools.

Specialisms

  • Cello
  • Double Bass

Teaching types

  • Adult Learning
  • Ensembles/group music-making
  • Individual lessons
  • Small group lessons

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-one

Specialisms

  • 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

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

IMS Music

Founded in 1991, IMS is a principal provider of music lessons in schools, colleges and universities across Devon and Cornwall. We supply tutors on a

Specialisms

  • Baritone Horn
  • Clarinet
  • Cornet
  • Drum Kit
  • Early Years Music
  • Electric Bass
  • Flute
  • Guitar (Classical)
  • Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
  • Inclusive music
  • Jazz Improvisation
  • Jazz Piano
  • Music technology /production
  • Music theory
  • Oboe
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Recorder
  • Saxophone
  • Song-writing/composition
  • Tenor Horn
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Viola
  • Violin
  • Voice (Classical)
  • Voice (Musical Theatre)
  • Voice (Pop /Jazz)

Teaching types

  • Adult Learning
  • Ensembles/group music-making
  • Individual lessons
  • Small group lessons
  • Supporting those with additional needs

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

Joe Steer

I have a dual honours degree in Music and Computer Science from Keele University (graduated in 2002). I have written and produced music for tv/film

Specialisms

  • Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
  • Ukulele

Teaching types

  • Individual lessons
  • Small group lessons

Joss Kidd

✔️- Secondary school music teacher for 20+ years. ✔️ – I hold a PGCE in music ✔️ – Enhanced DBS checked. ✔️- I teach in

Specialisms

  • Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
  • Jazz Improvisation
  • Music technology /production
  • Music theory

Teaching types

  • Adult Learning
  • Individual lessons
  • Small group lessons
  • Workshops

Leonie Anderson

Join first study piano/viola RCM Junior Department BA Hons in Music (University of Bristol) Postgraduate viola scholar Guildhall School of Music & Drama Orchestral Conducting

Specialisms

  • Music theory
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Song-writing/composition
  • Viola
  • Violin

Teaching types

  • Adult Learning
  • Ensembles/group music-making
  • Individual lessons
  • Workshops

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 the

Specialisms

  • 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 a

Specialisms

  • 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)

Louise Mott

Louise began teaching singing privately and at Okehampton College in 2005, and currently at Bideford College, West Buckland School, Kingsley School, Queen Elizabeth’s School Crediton,

Specialisms

  • Voice (Classical)
  • Voice (Musical Theatre)
  • Voice (Pop /Jazz)

Teaching types

  • Adult Learning
  • Individual lessons

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, am

Specialisms

  • 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

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, am

Specialisms

  • 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 Farrin

I hold a music degree from Dartington College of Arts and also studied at Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands. I am a member of the

Specialisms

  • Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
  • Inclusive music
  • Jazz Improvisation
  • Music technology /production
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Song-writing/composition

Teaching types

  • Adult Learning
  • Ensembles/group music-making
  • Individual lessons
  • Small group lessons
  • Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)

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: 0118

Specialisms

  • Music theory

Teaching types

  • Adult Learning
  • Curriculum Music
  • Individual lessons
  • Large group lessons

Neil Hamilton

Experienced cornet/trumpet/flugel player with Royal Marines band. Lots if experience in orchestral, shows, brass ensembles. 12 years teaching experience in schools around north devon. Delivering

Specialisms

  • Baritone Horn
  • Cornet
  • Early Years Music
  • Euphonium
  • Flugelhorn
  • Guitar (Classical)
  • Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
  • Tenor Horn
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Tuba

Teaching types

  • Individual lessons
  • Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)

Nicholas B. Hudson

Education and Teaching Overview Instrumental teacher with an excess of thirty-five years’ experience in educating professional musicians, college students and within state and private sector

Specialisms

  • Baritone Horn
  • Cornet
  • Euphonium
  • Flugelhorn
  • Tenor Horn
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Tuba

Teaching types

  • Ensembles/group music-making
  • Individual lessons
  • Small group 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 Balzani Barrow

Rebecca is a fun & flexible professional Violin & Piano teacher based in North Devon. She has been playing for over 30 years, currently has

Specialisms

  • Folk Fiddle
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Viola
  • Violin

Teaching types

  • Adult Learning
  • Individual lessons
  • Small group lessons

Richard Miners

Mid Devon Music Ltd launched in 2015 as a way of providing schools and organisations with quality curricular and extra curricular music making in varying

Specialisms

  • Baritone Horn
  • Cornet
  • Euphonium
  • Flugelhorn
  • Inclusive music
  • Jazz Improvisation
  • Music technology /production
  • pBuzz
  • Tenor Horn
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Tuba

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

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, I

Specialisms

  • Flute
  • Music theory
  • Recorder

Teaching types

  • Adult Learning
  • Ensembles/group music-making
  • Individual lessons
  • Small group lessons
  • Supporting those with additional needs
  • Workshops

Sam Massey

Sam Massey is a keen educator, and has been a peripatetic brass, WCET and music teacher and workshop leader for over ten years.

Specialisms

  • Baritone Horn
  • Cornet
  • Euphonium
  • Flugelhorn
  • French Horn
  • Jazz Improvisation
  • Music theory
  • pBuzz
  • Tenor Horn
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Tuba

Teaching types

  • Ensembles/group music-making
  • Individual lessons
  • Small group lessons
  • Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
  • Workshops

Sarah Jones

An experienced and keen individual with a passion for the arts who works well under pressure and is a committed team player.

Specialisms

  • Baritone Horn
  • Cornet
  • Euphonium
  • Flugelhorn
  • French Horn
  • Music theory
  • pBuzz
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Tenor Horn
  • Trumpet

Teaching types

  • Curriculum Music
  • Ensembles/group music-making
  • Individual lessons
  • Large group lessons
  • Small group lessons
  • Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
  • Workshops

Sarah Jones

Sarah W B Jones B.A. (Hons) PGCE FISM 07963 181582 | sarah@sarahwbetty.com PERSONAL STATEMENT An experienced and keen individual with a passion for the arts

Specialisms

  • Baritone Horn
  • Euphonium
  • Flugelhorn
  • French Horn
  • Music theory
  • pBuzz
  • Tenor Horn
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Tuba

Teaching types

  • Curriculum Music
  • Ensembles/group music-making
  • Individual lessons
  • Large group lessons
  • Small group lessons
  • Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
  • Workshops

Sarah Steed

I am an experienced woodwind and piano teacher working with students from 4 to 80 in the local schools and my studio in North Devon.

Specialisms

  • Clarinet
  • Flute
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Saxophone

Teaching types

  • Adult Learning
  • Ensembles/group music-making
  • Individual lessons
  • Large group lessons
  • Small group lessons

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 years

Specialisms

  • 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

Timothy de Vos

I studied trumpet at the Queensland Conservatorium in Brisbane and obtained a Bachelor of Music degree in 2000. While studying, I was involved in various

Specialisms

  • Baritone Horn
  • Cornet
  • Drum Kit
  • Flugelhorn
  • French Horn
  • Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
  • Jazz Improvisation
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Tenor Horn
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Tuba

Teaching types

  • Adult Learning
  • Individual lessons
  • Small group lessons
  • Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
  • Workshops

Tom Deam

Dartington College of Arts – BA Hons Music Rolle School of Education – PGCE Secondary Music – QTS ABRSM – Dip ABRSM ViolinI am a

Specialisms

  • Viola
  • Violin

Teaching types

  • Ensembles/group music-making
  • Individual lessons
  • Large group lessons
  • Small group lessons
  • Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)

Tony Jones

I am an ex military musician with exemplary record having performed in many prestigious and highly publicised engagements and recordings. I have performed on television,

Specialisms

  • Baritone Horn
  • Cornet
  • Euphonium
  • Flugelhorn
  • Music theory
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Tuba
  • Voice (Musical Theatre)
  • Voice (Pop /Jazz)

Teaching types

  • Adult Learning
  • Curriculum Music
  • Ensembles/group music-making
  • Individual lessons
  • Large group lessons
  • Small group lessons
  • Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
  • Workshops

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 where

Specialisms

  • 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

Music Centres and Ensembles

Chulmleigh Music Academy (Chulmleigh College)

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

At CMAc Brass, Woodwind and String ensembles are led by experienced instrumental staff.

North Devon Music Centre

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

The North Devon Music Centre is a non-profit organisation that helps young (and young at heart) people who are learning to play an instrument to enjoy making music together through ensemble playing.

Where Barnstaple
Who All
Web www.northdevonmusiccentre.co.uk

North Devon Taiko Project

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Group Taiko sessions for any ability.

Where Barnstaple
Who Year 5 and up and school-based adults.
Email Gillian Ashcroft at ndtaiko@gmail.com

RootNotes

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

RootNotes offers a range of music groups and activities for all ages and abilities. There is a focus on learning and playing folk music as a band plus options for singing, song-writing and creative music-making. Instruments are provided for some sessions.

Where Bideford
Who Anyone!
Email Becki Driscoll at becki@rootnotes.org.uk
Web www.rootnotes.org.uk

South West Music School

Intermediate Advanced

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.

Ukulele Orchestra of North Devon

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

The Ukulele Orchestra of North Devon is an ALL AGE, ALL ABILITY ukulele club and occasional performance group. Ideally you'll have your own ukulele but there are a few available to borrow (ask in advance).

Where Ilfracombe
Who Everyone is welcome, even if you’re new to playing Ukulele. Recommended minimum age: 7 (under 12s should be accompanied by an adult).
Email Joe Steer at joe_steer@hotmail.com
Web

Ungroup from Moor to Sea Music Collective

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

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.

County Groups

Devon County Junior Choirs

Intermediate Advanced

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).
Web www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/music/choirs/junior-choir/

Devon County Youth Brass Band

Intermediate Advanced

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 www.dcybb.org

Devon Youth Chamber Brass

Intermediate Advanced

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.
Email Sam Massey at sam@sammasseymusic.com
Web dycb.co.uk/

Devon Youth Choir

Intermediate Advanced

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.

2023-2024 Academic year gathering days are as follows from 10am-4pm:

Saturday 13th January 2024
Saturday 10th February 2024
Saturday 2nd March 2024
Saturday 23rd March 2024

Saturday 27th April 2024
Saturday 18th May 2024 (performing at the Devon County Show)
Saturday 22nd June 2024

Where Exeter School, Manston Terrace, Exeter EX2 4NP
Who Young singers aged 11-18
Email musiceducationhub@devon.gov.uk
Web www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DevonYouthChoir/

Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra

Intermediate Advanced

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 www.dyjo.org

Devon Youth Orchestras

Intermediate Advanced

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 www.devonyouthorchestras.org

Devon Youth Wind Orchestra

Intermediate Advanced

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 www.dywo.co.uk

Wren Music Devon Youth Folk Ensemble

Intermediate Advanced

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 www.wrenmusic.co.uk/what-we-do/devon-youth-folk-ensemble

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