About
I provide structured saxophone, clarinet and flute lessons for children, teenagers and adults, from complete beginners to advanced players.
My aim is to help students build confidence, strong musical foundations and long-term enjoyment of music through clear goals, effective practice and supportive teaching. While saxophone is my specialist area, lessons are always tailored to the individual needs, interests and ambitions of each student.
Drawing on over fifteen years of teaching, performance and repair experience, I help students develop technical skill, musical understanding and the confidence to become independent musicians.
My aim is to help students build confidence, strong musical foundations and long-term enjoyment of music through clear goals, effective practice and supportive teaching. While saxophone is my specialist area, lessons are always tailored to the individual needs, interests and ambitions of each student.
Drawing on over fifteen years of teaching, performance and repair experience, I help students develop technical skill, musical understanding and the confidence to become independent musicians.
Who I Teach
Instruments:
Students:
- Saxophone (Specialist)
- Clarinet
- Flute
Students:
- Complete beginners
- School-aged students
- Adult learners
- Intermediate and advancing players
- Students preparing for examinations
- Students preparing for GCSE and A-Level performance assessments
- Musicians interested in improvisation and creativity
My Approach
Every student learns differently, so lessons are tailored to individual goals, experience and interests.
Alongside developing good technique and musicianship, I place a strong emphasis on helping students understand how to practise effectively and make consistent progress between lessons. My aim is not simply to teach pieces, but to help students become confident, independent musicians who can continue developing their skills long after a lesson has finished.
Whether a student’s goal is to pass an exam, join an ensemble, improve their improvisation or simply enjoy playing more, lessons are designed to provide both structure and enjoyment.
Alongside developing good technique and musicianship, I place a strong emphasis on helping students understand how to practise effectively and make consistent progress between lessons. My aim is not simply to teach pieces, but to help students become confident, independent musicians who can continue developing their skills long after a lesson has finished.
Whether a student’s goal is to pass an exam, join an ensemble, improve their improvisation or simply enjoy playing more, lessons are designed to provide both structure and enjoyment.
Why Students Choose My Lessons
- Structured lesson plans and clear goals
- Personalised practice guidance
- Lesson notes sent after lessons
- Support for beginners through to developing musicians
- Professional performance, teaching and repair experience
- In-person and online lessons available
- Regular communication with parents where appropriate
Practice & Progress
Meaningful progress happens between lessons. While lessons provide guidance and direction, regular focused practice is what helps students develop confidence, technique and musical understanding over time.
To support this process, students receive clear lesson notes and practice guidance following each lesson. Parents also receive regular lesson summaries so they can support practice at home when appropriate. This helps students and parents understand exactly what to focus on during the week and creates greater consistency between lessons.
I encourage students to develop effective practice habits rather than simply spending time playing through pieces. Learning how to practise is an important skill in itself and is something that is taught throughout lessons. For younger students, parental encouragement and support can make a significant difference to long-term progress. Small, regular practice sessions are often far more effective than occasional longer sessions.
To help students get the most from their lessons, I have created a Student & Parent Guide which outlines lesson expectations, practice recommendations and ways to support musical development at home.
To support this process, students receive clear lesson notes and practice guidance following each lesson. Parents also receive regular lesson summaries so they can support practice at home when appropriate. This helps students and parents understand exactly what to focus on during the week and creates greater consistency between lessons.
I encourage students to develop effective practice habits rather than simply spending time playing through pieces. Learning how to practise is an important skill in itself and is something that is taught throughout lessons. For younger students, parental encouragement and support can make a significant difference to long-term progress. Small, regular practice sessions are often far more effective than occasional longer sessions.
To help students get the most from their lessons, I have created a Student & Parent Guide which outlines lesson expectations, practice recommendations and ways to support musical development at home.
Testimonials
Testimonials coming soon.
Getting Started
Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time, returning to playing after a break, or looking to take your playing further, I’d be happy to discuss your goals and how lessons can help.
Lessons are available both in person and online and are typically available in 30, 45, 60 and 90 minute formats.
If you’d like to enquire about lessons or discuss availability, please get in touch using the contact form below.
Lessons are available both in person and online and are typically available in 30, 45, 60 and 90 minute formats.
If you’d like to enquire about lessons or discuss availability, please get in touch using the contact form below.
- Get in touch using the contact form.
- We’ll discuss goals, experience and availability.
- Arrange an initial lesson.
- Receive lesson notes and practical guidance after each lesson
Frequently Asked Questions
What age do you teach?
Lessons are available for children, teenagers and adults.
Do I need my own instrument?
For regular lessons, students should have access to their own instrument. Advice can be provided on suitable instruments and rentals.
Do you teach online?
Yes. Online lessons are available throughout the UK and internationally.
Do you prepare students for exams?
Yes. Lessons can be tailored towards ABRSM and school performance examinations where appropriate.
How often should lessons be?
Most students take weekly lessons, as this generally provides the best continuity and progress. Fortnightly lessons may suit some adult learners and can be discussed on an individual basis.
How much practice should I do?
Consistency is more important than duration. Regular focused practice throughout the week is usually more effective than occasional longer sessions.
Lessons are available for children, teenagers and adults.
Do I need my own instrument?
For regular lessons, students should have access to their own instrument. Advice can be provided on suitable instruments and rentals.
Do you teach online?
Yes. Online lessons are available throughout the UK and internationally.
Do you prepare students for exams?
Yes. Lessons can be tailored towards ABRSM and school performance examinations where appropriate.
How often should lessons be?
Most students take weekly lessons, as this generally provides the best continuity and progress. Fortnightly lessons may suit some adult learners and can be discussed on an individual basis.
How much practice should I do?
Consistency is more important than duration. Regular focused practice throughout the week is usually more effective than occasional longer sessions.
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LocationIn-person lessons are available in Sherburn in Elmet. Online lessons are available throughout the UK and internationally.
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