Tyne And Wear Violin Lessons

Violin, Guitar, Banjo (4 string)

Bachelors: BSC Folk and Traditional (2008)

As a teacher, I believe in catering lessons to the student. Whether starting from scratch or developing existing technique, I still work to make lessons fun while helping people improve. I have: given private and group lessons, run projects to help underprivileged children, taught at the Kodaly Inst...

Melissa

Blaydon-on-Tyne

Violin, Music Theory, Viola

Masters: PGDip 'The Teaching Musician' (In Process) (2017)

I began learning the violin at school, studying both classical violin and Scottish fiddle. Growing up in the Highlands of Scotland, music was a huge part of my childhood and I played in various folk music groups and orchestras. I moved to Newcastle in 2009 to study for a BMus (Hons) in Folk and Trad...

Anna

Violin, Oboe, Music Theory

Other: Violin Grade 7 (2014)

I am a fiddle player, composer and singer based in Newcastle. I come from a classically trained background but with many years experience as a multi-instrumentalist playing different genres, I have discovered a passion for traditional music education. I am currently studying Folk and Traditional mus...

Elinor

Masters: Arts, Business, Creativity MA (2019)

I believe in giving students agency to develop their own musical style, and to work on the music they enjoy. I am also confident in providing students with a range of stimulus to aid them in finding their own style and musical preferences. Having completed an undergraduate degree at Newcastle Univer...

John

Wallsend

Violin, Music Theory

Masters: MMus (2015)

My career as a professional violinist has been rich and varied. Since graduating from the Royal College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, I have performed with numerous orchestras and chamber groups (including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Northern Sinfonia, the Moritzburg...

Mhairi

Bachelors: BMus (Hons) Folk and Traditional (In Progress) (2018)

Hi, My name is Mhairi, I'm from Glasgow and currently living in Newcastle. I am studying on the Folk and Traditional Music course at Newcastle University. My specialisms are in Irish and Scottish traditional fiddle styles. I have been playing the fiddle for 13 years with the Southside Fiddler's Scho...

Jenni

Ryton

Piano, Violin, Music Theory, Viola

Bachelors: BA (Hons) Music (2014)

I am a violin & piano teacher based in the North East of England. I also teach viola, music theory & aural, and I am an accompanist for ABRSM or Trinity music exams. When I'm not teaching, I work as a Musical Director & Accompanist for several musical theatre societies & choirs across the region....

Kay

Wallsend

PGCE: Primary Education (2015)

I am an experienced violin/fiddle teacher, qualified with a PGCE (Primary Education), and a BA (Hons) in Performance. I have experience of teaching adults and children alike, whether it be for exam preparation or purely for enjoyment. I currently work as a Project Musician for The Sage Gateshead,...

Alanna

Gateshead

Bachelors: Bachelor of Music (2012)

Alanna T**Removed By Admin**, originally from the Boston, Massachusetts, has been living in the UK for the past eleven years. During this time, she has performed as a soloist, and chamber musician across the country, and Europe. Then in 2015, Alanna was appointed Sub-Principal 2nd Violin in the Roya...