Information About Joel - Dulwich teacher

Personal Description:

"A truly remarkable violinist and musician who really holds the future of classical music in his hands."
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Zsolt Bognar​​​
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“Thoughtful, open-minded and has a unique way of approaching everything he plays”
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Alina Ibragimova
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Joel is a British violinist who performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, in addition to being a committed educator and classical music advocate. He obtained a Master of Performance degree with Distinction in addition to an Artist Diploma from the Royal College of Music. In 2025, he joined the roster of the Tillett Trust Debut Scheme.
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A dedicated proponent of music of our times in addition to the masterworks of old, Joel has had the privilege to work with composers including Pēteris Vasks and Osvaldo Golijov.
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The 24/25 seasons marks Joel’s professional solo debut, performing Mozart’s First Violin Concerto with the London Mozart Players. Other highlights include recitals with Julian Trevelyan and Sam Haywood, appearances at the Stift Festival and Two Moors Festival and performances of Philip Glass' Violin Concerto No.2 and Brahms' Double Concerto.

Joel made his concerto debut in 2017, performing Korngold’s Violin Concerto with the Royal College of Music Junior Department Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jacques Cohen. He has attended festivals such as IMS Prussia Cove and Kronberg Academy's Violin and Viola Masterclasses, working with pedagogues including Shmuel Ashkenazi, Mihaela Martin, Joel Smirnoff and Vadim Gluzman.
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In 2024, he was one of 11 musicians worldwide to receive the London Symphony Orchestra’s Conservatoire Scholarship.

Joel’s violin was made by Andreas Hudelmayer in 2024 and funded by the generosity of over 100 supporters.

He is grateful to Talent Unlimited, the Joanna Leach Foundation, Help Musicians UK, the Dulce Haigh Marshall Trust, the Stephen Bell Charitable Trust, the Craxton Memorial Trust, the Finzi Trust the Kathleen Trust and the Wayne Sleep Foundation for their support. Joel is represented by Mr Roger Hendy.

Tutoring Experience:

Qualifications:

– Master of Performance (Distinction), Royal College of Music (2024)
– Bachelor of Music (First Class Honours), Royal College of Music (2022)
– DipABRSM Violin Performance (Distinction, 2014)
– ABRSM Grade 8 Piano (Distinction, 2012)

Teaching Experience

While performing is central to my musical life, I’ve always found immense meaning in teaching - sharing in the growth and discoveries of my students. Over the years, I’ve taught violin students of all ages and abilities - from complete beginners to advanced players preparing for exams or auditions. I aim to create lessons that are welcoming, inspiring, and responsive to the needs of the individual.

Recent teaching roles include:

– Tutor for MuseCool (2025–present)
– Tutor for Royal College of Music Teaching Service (2025–present)
– Violin and theory tutor at Mablois Music School, Dulwich (2024)
– Violin tutor for Lycaeum Music (2024)
– Private tutor for beginner to advanced students (2023–present)
– Supporting tutor for undergraduate students, RCM (2022)
– Practice supervisor for beginner to advanced students (2022)

I’ve also delivered outreach workshops in schools and community settings, introducing music in interactive and accessible ways.

Recent outreach experience:

– Workshop for Colyton Grammar School (2024)
– Early years workshop (ages 3–5), Stift Festival, Netherlands (2024)
– Workshop for sixth-form students, Exeter College (2023)
– Music workshop for students in Manila, Philippines (2019)

This variety of experience helps me connect with students across different stages and backgrounds, always aiming to make lessons enjoyable, relevant, and confidence-building.

Tutoring Approach:

Central to my teaching is the desire to cultivate a love and joy for music-making, whatever your ambitions or commitment may be. Every student is unique, and I let your goals shape the direction of our work together.

For some students, this means focused training with high-level goals. For others, it’s about rediscovering creativity in a more relaxed setting. Either way, I aim to build a lesson experience that’s personal, stimulating, and fulfilling—balancing strong technique with musical expression and curiosity.

I see music as something far greater than notes and technique. It connects people across time and culture and blends emotion, intellect, and imagination. Teaching gives me the opportunity to help others explore this rich and rewarding world.

Our first lesson will be a relaxed conversation about your goals, musical interests, and experience. There’s no pressure—just curiosity and an openness to begin building something meaningful through music.