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...

Gabriel

Other: Grade 8 Violin (2014)

I am a talented and hard working young violinist looking to share my experience and knowledge. I have been playing for over 10 years and am currently a Final Year BMus music student at Newcastle University, where I study with Iona Brown of the Royal Northern Sinfonia. I have received first class res...

Frankie

Wallsend

Other: Grade 5 Music Theory (2005)

Years of experience teaching workshops and playing concerts in the UK and around the world have equipped me to teach the following folk/world styles: Northumbrian, English, Scottish, Irish, Scandinavian, Balkan, Balfolk. Through my diverse performing experience I have gathered a large and exciting t...

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...

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,...

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...

Alanna

Gateshead

Masters: MMUS (2012)

Biography: Alanna , originally from the Boston area (USA), began playing the violin in 1994 at the age of four. In 2004, she began studying at the Walnut Hill School for the Performing Arts in Natick, Massachusettes with Professor Magdalena Richter and in 2008 was awarded a scholarship to study at...