Information About Jessamy - Leighton Buzzard teacher

Personal Description:

Jess had an early start in music and was lucky enough to attend 1 of 5 specialist music schools, Wells Cathedral School on a full scholarship.
She then went on to be part of both the National Youth Orchestra and later the National Youth Jazz Orchestra while she studied both clarinet and saxophone at the Royal College of Music, London as a scholar.

Since graduating in 2014, Jess has been lucky enough to have a varied career. Highlights include performing with:
- BBC Symphony Orchestra
- BBC Concert Orchestra
- Jamie Cullum
- Jools Holland
- Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra
- London’s West End (including Dreamgirls, Five Guys Named Moe, Strictly Ballroom, Everybody's Talking About Jamie)
- Clare Teal
- Guy Barker
- Joe Stilgoe

Tutoring Experience:

Jess has taught both privately and in a school setting for the last decade, with past pupils achieving numerous successes including going on to attend the Junior Royal Academy of Music.

Previous posts include:
- Thomas’s London Day Schools, Kensington
- Thomas’s London Day Schools, Fulham
- Lingfield College, Surrey
- Licensed Victualler’s School, Ascot
- St Benedict’s, Ealing
- Twyford C of E High School, Ealing

Tutoring Approach:

Jess likes to inspire her pupils to challenge themselves both in lessons and out, with a focus on pupils taking ownership of their education.
Whether it’s learning for fun or working towards a specific goal such as an audition or exam, Jess will be there to guide and support you!
Pupils of Grade 3 standard and above of any age are welcome.