Violin and viola teacher, chamber musician and freelance violinist.Teacher with a passion for inspiring young people to flourish. Excellent track record: 100% pass rate in exams with numerous distinctions at every level and 95% gaining either Distinction or Merit. Pupils have won prizes at the Watford Music Festival each year since 2009. Experienced with ensemble coaching: for example, devised Young String Ensemble Course at Berkhamsted Basecamp (with colleague Jane McClelland), which received excellent feedback on the first sell-out course in 2013, resulting in an expanded course in 2014. Individual pupils are currently members of CYCO, National Children’s Orchestra and Pro Corda. Graduate of the Royal Academy of Music. Performed with more than 20 professional orchestras, recorded >100 classical albums, toured worldwide, and appeared in over 20 BBC promenade concerts. Active chamber musician particularly the sonata repertoire with pianist Kevin Vockerodt.Key skills:• Inspiring pupils from beginners to diploma level• Coaching excellent technique and performing skills• Developing musicianship through coaching ensembles to a high level with accessible repertoire. • Performing at a professional level as soloist, leader and orchestral player in major orchestras• Specialist in performing style of all periods from Baroque to ContemporaryTeaching philosophy:At this stage in my career I feel primarily called to pass on my enthusiasm for music through teaching. I am committed to continual improvement at what I do. I believe that a child who is shown simple and fun ways to keep relaxed and flexible will be a happy and expressive musician. With my guidance I encourage my pupils to choose their own repertoire so as to increase their engagement. Through the experience of violin playing I find that I can increase students' confidence, concentration, musical awareness, fluency, communication, performance and presentation skills.