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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
Christopher Blurton
I’ve been a musician for as long as I can remember and was lucky to grow up surrounded by music. I guess the scariest musicalSpecialisms
- Guitar (Classical)
- Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Voice (Classical)
- Voice (Musical Theatre)
- Voice (Pop /Jazz)
Teaching types
- Individual lessons
Claire Hindle
I studied for my BA Hons music degree at Dartington College of Arts in the 1980’s . I then went on to study flute performanceSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Oboe
- Piano/Keyboard
- Saxophone
Teaching types
- Individual 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-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
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
Harriet Oakley
Harriet Oakley is a professional singer, conductor and singing teacher. Since moving to Devon in 2019, she spends the majority of her time teaching asSpecialisms
- Voice (Classical)
- Voice (Musical Theatre)
- Voice (Pop /Jazz)
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Workshops
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
Jane Anderson-Brown
I am a qualified classroom music teacher with a master’s degree in music performance (singing). I have been teaching for over 20 years in Surrey,Specialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Saxophone
- Voice (Classical)
- Voice (Musical Theatre)
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Individual lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
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
Kip Pratt
I am a violin, ukulele, recorder, pitched percussion, singing teacher and music workshop leader. I have an MA in Music Education and used to workSpecialisms
- Folk Fiddle
- Inclusive music
- Music theory
- Percussion (Tuned)
- Recorder
- Song-writing/composition
- Ukulele
- Violin
Teaching types
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- 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 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
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 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 theSpecialisms
- Electric Bass
- Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
- Inclusive music
- Jazz Improvisation
- Music technology /production
- Music theory
- Piano/Keyboard
- Song-writing/composition
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)
- 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 theSpecialisms
- 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: 0118Specialisms
- Music theory
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
Matt Butlin
Over 25years experience teaching throughout Torbay and Devon I have set up percussion ensembles in schools, taught African drumming, samba and bucket drumming to wholeSpecialisms
- Drum Kit
- Percussion (Orchestral Unpitched /Timpani)
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Workshops
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
Rose Sage
I studied music, specialising in flute performance and teaching, at Dartington College of Arts in the 1980s. I also gained my PGCE in primary teachingSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Music theory
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- 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
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
Sophie Jesson
I have over twenty years teaching experience, teaching in private and state schools and running my own private teaching practice. I teach all ages andSpecialisms
- Violin
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Individual 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 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
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
Music Centres and Ensembles in Torbay
Doorstep Arts
Doorstep Arts runs groups across Torbay which bring together music, dance & drama. Groups which focus on music include: Early Years music sessions (0-4), Doorstep Arts Studio Courses (ages 7-20), Doorstep Youth Theatre (ages 14-20), as well as regular Open Mic opportunities. Opportunities to engage with musical theatre, write/compose their own music, and play in small ensembles to support live theatre performances. Some groups meet at Palace Theatre Paignton, others at key doorstep sites across Torbay. Visit our website below for more information.
| Where | Torbay |
| Who | Children & young people aged 0-20 |
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Doorstep Arts at
polly@doorsteparts.co.uk
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| Web | www.doorsteparts.co.uk/takepart |
Drum Devon
Come and discover the vast and wonderful world of world roots drumming with Drum Devon. Immerse yourself in rhythm in these super-fun, interactive and accessible drumming workshops. Explore rhythms of the world, including from West Africa, South American and the Caribbean.
As well as term-time evening classes, we also run one-off taster sessions and personal/social wellbeing courses for the Devon Recovery Learning Community. Check the Drum Devon website for more info.
| Where | Marldon, Brixham, Paignton, Teignmouth and Kingsbridge |
| Who | 8 and above - no experience necessary |
| Web | www.drumdevon.co.uk Visit us on Facebook |
Moor To Sea Music Collective at ASRUS with Play Torbay
ASRUS is a weekly evening group for young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and their families.
The session runs as a youth club, with supported play focused experiences for all ages.
Since Jan 2019, Moor To Sea have been providing a music component for this group. Music has now become an integral part of ASRUS Wednesdays, with some of the young people spending the majority or all of their time at the group in music.
There are options for focused 1:1 work, for young people who benefit from that, and group music making sessions, which have expanded as the confidence and skills of the young people has grown.
We approach everything from a sense of Play, but from within that, young people (and their adult family members!) have learned instrumental skills – piano, ukulele, saxophone, clarinet, drums, guitar and vocals, as well as experimenting with digital music, composing and learning to improvise and create pieces of music together.
Many of our musical journeys at ASRUS begin with a young person saying something like – “I wonder what would happen if…..” and off we all go together, to find out what indeed does happen.
| Where | Torbay |
| Who | ASRUS is a weekly evening group for young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and their families. |
| Web | moortoseamusic.org.uk/moor-to-sea-at-asrus-with-play-torbay Visit us on Facebook Visit us on Twitter |
Sound Communities
Sound Communities works with disadvantaged young people in music production, DJing, lyric writing, rap and broadcasting. Young people work towards producing music videos, podcasts, releasing their own music digitally or events to allow their voices to be heard on bigger platforms. Rehearsals take place at 52A Hyde Road, Paignton TQ4 5BY. Located in Paignton (but also offering outreach sessions through their mobile Broadcasting Bus), they are equipped with a recording studio, broadcasting studio and workshop space alongside the latest digital tech.
| Where | Torbay |
| Who | Aged 11-25 |
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More information at
info@soundcommunities.co.uk
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| Web | www.soundcommunities.co.uk> |
Sound Lab Devon
Explore music through performance, technology and games at Sound Lab, a free weekly after-school creative music programme for young people aged 12 plus with ASC and/or additional learning needs, hosted at Glendinning Academy from 3.15-4.45pm on Thursdays.
| Where | Newton Abbot |
| Who | Young people aged 12 plus with ASC and/or additional learning needs. |
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Catherine Browning at
catherine@evolvemusic.org.uk
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| Web | www.evolvemusic.org.uk |
South Devon Youth Jazz
The South Devon Youth Jazz project provides a pathway for the emerging musician into the world of jazz and improvisation. Its aim is to provide the young musicians of South Devon with an opportunity to play jazz together in a fun and encouraging environment.
| Where | Totnes |
| Who | No minimum standard, but estimate that students need to be able to read music to a reasonable extent and be approximately a Grade 2 technical standard on their instrument (but no need to have taken exams). |
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info@sdyj.co.uk
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| Web | www.sdyj.co.uk |
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.
Torbay and South Devon Music Centre
Torbay and South Devon Music Centre provides the opportunity for musicians to enjoy playing instruments and improve musical skills by performing together. Orchestras and bands are led by experienced musicians and there are opportunities to try new and endangered instruments and to play in concerts as well as weekly rehearsals.
| Where | Torquay |
| Who | There are groups for players of all standards and all ages, though our focus is on the under 25s. |
| Web | tsdmc.org.uk Visit us on Twitter |
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 | moortoseamusic.org.uk/come-and-build-a-musical-ungroup-with-us Visit us on Facebook Visit us on Twitter |
We Need Music CIC
We Need Music offers inclusive music making and interactive listening opportunities aimed at connecting people; enabling creativity; and building self esteem and confidence. Current opportunities include a Young Carers music making project, Lullabubbas music groups for 0-5 year olds, school and nursery music workshops and special events such as Open Mic nights for young people, pop up singing circles and percussion workshops within community settings.
| Where | Torbay and South Hams |
| Who | Infants, children, young people and adults of all ages. No experience necessary. |
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Info at
info@weneedmusic.org
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| Web | weneedmusic.org |
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). |
| Web | www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/music/choirs/junior-choir/ |
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 | www.dcybb.org 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. |
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Sam Massey at
sam@sammasseymusic.com
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| Web | dycb.co.uk/ |
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.
2023-2024 Academic year gathering days are as follows from 10am-4pm:
Saturday 23rd September 2023
Saturday 21st October 2023
Saturday 11th November 2023
Saturday 2nd December 2023 (followed by DMEH Christmas concert)
Saturday 20th 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 |
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musiceducationhub@devon.gov.uk
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| Web | www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DevonYouthChoir/ |
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 | www.dyjo.org 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 | www.devonyouthorchestras.org 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 | www.dywo.co.uk 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 | www.wrenmusic.co.uk/what-we-do/devon-youth-folk-ensemble Visit us on Facebook |
