Local Music Teachers

In order to succeed in Music, the greatest asset a student can have – even more than a good instrument – is a good teacher. Listed below and partially obscured behind the bare details of qualifications, contact details etc. are a group of gifted, highly dedicated, passionate, yet professional individuals.

Luckily, they are willing to share their passion, their skills and their experience with us. They will inspire you, encourage you and help you to express yourself on your instrument, and to deepen your appreciation of the joy that music brings. In a fairer society, such people would be revered. The least we can do is to remember that these special people are also skilled professionals deserving of our respect, cooperation and appreciation. You are not just choosing a qualified person such as a plumber etc, you are also choosing a mentor and source of inspiration. Good luck.

The list is arranged in the following order;
1. By instrument, starting with the smallest.
2. Alphabetically, by geographical area
3. Alphabetically by surname.

The main aim of this list is to be comprehensive. Therefore it is a non-selective list of all those teachers who responded to a mail shot. No particular endorsement is implied by appearance on this list, although to the best of my knowledge all those listed are dedicated hardworking professionals and fine upstanding citizens. I certainly would not include any I regarded otherwise.

There is no set format to the entries, which teachers complete themselves. Some may not include their qualifications, age-ranges taught, or whether or not they have CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) checks etc. If any of these are important to you, check first with the teacher.

This list is provided for one purpose only – to assist prospective students in finding a suitable teacher. Any other use is a breach of the 1988 Data Protection Act, and any misuse will be reported to the Data Protection Agency.

This list is free to use and free to join. Please contact me if you wish your details to be included.

Viol Teachers

Leamington Spa
Jacqui Robertson-Wade. Cello and Viols. Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. 01926 885246. LTCL (Teacher)

Malvern
Angela Cranmore Great Malvern. Worcs. tel: 01684 563313 e-mail: tim@fippleflute.co.uk

Violin Teachers

Bewdley
Rachel Greenwood MA (Mus.)LRAM Violin/Viola. Also: Piano to grade 5 / theory / basic conducting technique. All ages welcome. Bewdley, Worcester. DY12 2HB. 01299 402513.

Bromsgrove
Marion Coulson BA Hons, Piano & Violin, CRB checked tel: 07794 145685.
Mairi Dodd BA(Hons) ABSM 13 years experience, all ages and abilities welcome. Also music theory up to grade 5. CRB Enhanced Disclosure Certificate held. Member of ISM. Tel: 07971 914378 e-mail: mairi.dodd@virgin.net
Georgia Vale AGSM, MA(Hons) Violin, Viola,piano & Music theory tuition. Bromsgrove area. All levels and ages welcome. Exam preparation given, if wished. tel. 01527 879663, e-mail: georgiavale@lycos.co.uk

Evesham
John McNulty LTCL Violin/Viola 59 Briar close Evesham. WR11 4JJ

Gloucester
Gloucester Academy of Music / Music Conservatoire for the South west. All orchestral instruments and piano. 11a Westgate Street, Gloucester GL2 2NW Tel. 01452 385162 Website www.gamusic.co.uk Highly qualified staff, individual and ensemble tuition from infant starter strings to diploma standard.
Anna McDade 01452 412956. Highnam, Glos. Violin- beginner to advanced. Piano- beginners preferred.

Hereford
Ms. K Hellier Dip.RCM hon ARCM. Teaches violin- Classical, Traditional, Irish, Shetland, Klezmer, E.European, Chamber coaching. Herefordshire area. 01544 388689
Barbara Kinnaird Dip.TCM, LRAM violin. Dormington, Nr. Hereford. tel 01432 850344 e-mail: pipster@lineone.net
Sara Scott Violin/Brass/Theory. Marden Nr. Hereford 01432 880363 e-mail: Sara-scott_15@tiscali.co.uk Qualifications- Bmusic (Hons)

Ledbury
Mrs Josephine Bedford-Davies Violin GRSM (Hons) LRAM ARCM 01531 636619 Ledbury, Herefordshire.

Malvern
Mark Aitchison Bmus PGCE Violin/Viola/Voice/Piano tel: 07866 788201
Sue Fairchild Violin. Malvern 01886 832221 British Suzuki Institute accredited teacher.
Mrs. Susan Hill L.R.A.M. Violin teacher. Malvern area 01684 892266
Cecily Howick ARCM PGDip Mttp (Reading) Violin/Viola Beginners-Grade 8+ Castlemorton, Malvern 01684 833607. e-maiol: Cecilyhowick@hotmail.com
Mrs. Susan Humphrey tel: 01684 540870 e-mail: susanhumphrey@onetel.com area – Colwall, Malvern. Qualifications L.R.A.M. Piano (teachers) L.R.A.M. Violin (teachers) G.R.S.M.
Lynette Langmead Violin teacher LRSM Malvern / Upton on Severn area Tel. 01684 577231
Malvern Suzuki: Teacher Barrie Moore using the Suzuki method for Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. Ages 3+. Lessons and workshops held in Malvern and Tarrington. More information contact Mal Edgson tel: 01684 576768 e-mail www.malvernsuzuki.org.uk
Mrs. J.R.Smith GGSM ARCM BSc(Hons)(Open) PGCE (01684) 565250
Fruitlands. Piano, Violin, Viola, Recorder & Theory.
Louise Vale (G.R.N.C.M.;PGDip.R.N.C.M.) Violin, Piano & Theory tuition- beginners to Diploma. 20 years successful experience teaching all ages- 100% success rate in Associated Board examinations. Trial lesson available. Based in Malvern Worcestershire. Tel. 01684 578188.

Redditch
Mrs. Jennifer Chater Qualifications: GRSM, ARMCM, ARCM, LRAM.
Instruments taught: Violin, Keyboard, Piano & Theory. Area: Hunt end Redditch. Telephone: 01527 547990

Ross on Wye
Vyvyan Lucas Violin/Viola teacher. Ross on Wye based 01989 770853 GRSM ARCM ex CBSO and BBC CO, Trinity Guildhall Examiner.

Stourbridge
Ian Chamberlain B.A Hons Teacher of Violin & Viola Stourbridge West Midlands. Telephone 01384 821802.
Linda Rhodes BA FTCL Teaches folk fiddle (various traditional styles), Classical Violin, Viola, Mandolin, Whistles, Recorders, Piano & Celtic Harp. All ages; adult beginners especially welcome. Stourbridge West Midlands. 01384 835457 / 07890 403301

Stratford upon Avon
Joy C Watson ARCM LTCL Violin/Piano/Theory. Stratford upon Avon 01789 294946.

Suckley
Arthur Bancroft Violin. Children & Adults are welcome. Suckley Nr. Worcester. Phone 01886 884341.
Mrs. Kathy Holmes AGSM Violin, Piano & Accompanist. Grade 5 & above preferred. tel: 01886 884696 Please e-mail: soundpost1@aol.com

Tewkesbury
Mark Aitchison Bmus PGCE Violin/Viola/Voice/Piano tel: 07866 788201

Worcester
Viv Cairns GRSM ARCM Violin/ Piano. I also teach Viola and Cello to Grade 6 level, and Theory to grade 8. I have taught A-level music and I am an accompanist. I live in Kempsey, Worcester. 01905 821131 e-mail: viv@cleevecourt.com
Elgar School of Music 16-20 Deansway Worcester WR13ES Tel. 01905 28613 e-mail: enquiries@elgarschoolofmusic.co.uk Website: www.elgarschoolofmusic.co.uk Specialist individual tuition in almost every instrument, group activities, preschool and young childrens music, classical/pop/jazz singing. Juniorchoir for boys and girls from 8 to 15 years, Jazz band, Orchestral and instrumental playing.
Mr.J.A.Hughes Violin. Offenham, Worcs. 07798 517178.
Jennie Jones BAmus, ARCM, ABSM, GBSM. Central Worcester 01905 611884 Violin/Viola Beginners to adult.
Claire King MA Violin and Piano. Claines, Worcester 01905 756287.
Mrs. Theresa Mountain – Violin/Viola Tel.No 01905 24471. Teacher with 14 years teaching experience in schools (as a peripatetic violin teacher employed by the local council) and at home. I combine Suzuki and more traditional approaches to develop a strong aural basis. Pupil age range: 5years – adult. CRB checked.
Catherine Price BEd(Hons) Violin, Viola and Theory lessons. Experienced Junior and Prep school teacher specialized in teaching beginner to grade 6 level. (Children and adults welcome) St.Johns Worcester 01905 427367. e-mail: mailbox@wigorniastrings.co.uk

Viola Teachers

Bewdley
Rachel Greenwood. MA (Mus.)LRAM Violin/Viola. Also: Piano to grade 5 / theory / basic conducting technique. All ages welcome. Bewdley, Worcester. DY12 2HB. 01299 402513.

Bromsgrove
Georgia Vale AGSM, MA(Hons) Violin, Viola,piano & Music theory tuition. Bromsgrove area. All levels and ages welcome. Exam preparation given, if wished. Tel. 01527 879663. e-mail: georgiavale@lycos.co.uk Evesham
John McNulty LTCL Violin/Viola 59 Briar close Evesham. WR11 4JJ

Malvern
Isobel Adams Viola. Malvern – 01684 563093. Professional player with 20 years teaching experience- G.R.S.M. (Hons), Cert.Ed. Adult beginners very welcome or more advanced students of any age, Grade 6 to Diploma.
Mark Aitchison Bmus PGCE Violin/Viola/Voice/Piano tel: 07866 788201
Cecily Howick ARCM PGDip Mttp (Reading) Violin/Viola Beginners-Grade 8+ Castlemorton, Malvern 01684 833607. e-mail: Cecilyhowick@hotmail.com
Mrs. Susan Humphrey tel: 01684 540870 e-mail: susanhumphrey@onetel.com area- Colwall, Malvern. Qualifications L.R.A.M. Piano (teachers) L.R.A.M. Violin (teachers) G.R.S.M.
Malvern Suzuki: Teacher Barrie Moore using the Suzuki method for Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. Ages 3+. Lessons and workshops held in Malvern and Tarrington. More information contact Mal Edgson tel: 01684 576768 e-mail www.malvernsuzuki.org.uk
Mrs. J.R.Smith GGSM ARCM BSc(Hons)(Open) PGCE (01684) 565250
Fruitlands. Piano, Violin, Viola, Recorder & Theory.

Ross on Wye
Vyvyan Lucas Violin/Viola teacher. Ross on Wye based 01989 770853 GRSM ARCM ex CBSO and BBC CO, Trinity Guildhall Examiner.

Stourbridge
Ian Chamberlain B.A Hons Teacher of Violin & Viola Stourbridge West Midlands. Telephone 01384 821802.
Linda Rhodes BA FTCL Teaches folk fiddle (various traditional styles), Classical Violin, Viola, Mandolin, Whistles, Recorders,Piano & Celtic Harp. All ages; adult beginners especially welcome. Stourbridge West Midlands. 01384 835457 / 07890 403301

Tewkesbury
Mark Aitchison Bmus PGCE Violin/Viola/Voice/Piano tel: 07866 788201

Worcester
Viv Cairns GRSM ARCM Violin/ Piano. I also teach Viola and Cello to Grade 6 level, and Theory to grade 8. I have taught A-level music and I am an accompanist. I live in Kempsey, Worcester. 01905 821131 e-mail: viv@cleevecourt.com
Elgar School of Music 16-20 Deansway Worcester WR13ES Tel. 01905 28613 e-mail: enquiries@elgarschoolofmusic.co.uk Website: www.elgarschoolofmusic.co.uk Specialist individual tuition in almost every instrument, group activities, preschool and young childrens music, classical/pop/jazz singing. Juniorchoir for boys and girls from 8 to 15 years, Jazz band, Orchestral and instrumental playing.
Jennie Jones BAmus, ARCM, ABSM, GBSM. Central Worcester 01905 611884 Violin/Viola Beginners to adult.
Mrs. Theresa Mountain – Violin/Viola Tel.No 01905 24471. Teacher with 14 years teaching experience in schools (as a peripatetic violin teacher employed by the local council) and at home. I combine Suzuki and more traditional approaches to develop a strong aural basis. Pupil age range: 5years – adult. CRB checked.
Catherine Price BEd(Hons) Violin, Viola and Theory lessons. Experienced Junior and Prep school teacher specialized in teaching beginner to grade 6 level. ( Children and adults welcome) St.Johns Worcester 01905 427367. e-mail: mailbox@wigorniastrings.co.uk

Cello Teachers

Kidderminster
Joanne Jeffries. Cello Teacher. Kidderminster. Bmus.(Hons)M.A. 01562 515589

Leamington Spa
Jacqui Robertson-Wade Cello and Viols. Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. 01926 885246. LTCL (Teacher)

Malvern
Malvern Suzuki: Teacher Barrie Moore using the Suzuki method for Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. Ages 3+. Lessons and workshops held in Malvern and Tarrington. More information contact Mal Edgson tel: 01684 576768 e-mail www.malvernsuzuki.org.uk
Julia Palmer-Price GRNCM Cello teacher Great Malvern, Worcs. Tel. 01684 576359
Suzanne Walden Cello. Powick, Worcs. Tel. 01905 830592/ 07870 361383. ABSM Teaching Diploma- Many years professional Orchestral, Chamber music and teaching experience – Any level. Children or adults.

Walsall
James Gregory BA(Mus) GBSA(Adv) LNMSM(Td) LPerf.ASMC,LTCL(Mus.Ed) CT ABSM, CSAK (Cert), HNDip, Dance Ed. (Cert), MCertNMSM. Teacher of singing, Piano and Cello 07950 103678

Warwickshire
Ms. Tori Rushton. Cello lessons for all levels and ages. Warwickshire. Tel 01789 262779 Mobile 07862 733642 www.torirushton.co.uk ABSM dip. Paris Conservatoire music degree, experienced cello teacher.

Worcester
Viv Cairns GRSM ARCM Violin / Piano. I also teach Viola and Cello to Grade 6 level, and Theory to grade 8. I have taught A-level music and I am an accompanist. I live in Kempsey, Worcester. 01905 821131 viv@cleevecourt.com
Elgar School of Music 16-20 Deansway Worcester WR13ES Tel. 01905 28613 e-mail: enquiries@elgarschoolofmusic.co.uk website: www.elgarschoolofmusic.co.uk Specialist individual tuition in almost every instrument, group activities, preschool and young childrens music, classical/pop/jazz singing. Juniorchoir for boys and girls from 8 to 15 years, Jazz band, Orchestral and instrumental playing.
Corinne Frost Cello. L.R.A.M. Dip.R.A.M. Worcester Tel. 07976 286570. All ages and ability welcome including Diploma and beyond.
Sheila Joynes Cello, Double Bass, Piano & Theory of Music. Worcester tel: 01905 763356, mobile: 07917 842277. LTCL ALCM AMusLCM. Website www.sheilajoynes.com; e-mail: sheilajoynes@gmail.com
Nikki Kristy ABSM GBSM rec.dip. Cello teacher of 20 years experience. Martin Hussingtree Nr. Worcester 01905 755421. Tuition for all levels, children to adults.

Double Bass Teachers

Gloucester
Gloucester Academy of Music / Music Conservatoire for the South west. All orchestral instruments and piano. 11a Westgate Street, Gloucester GL2 2NW Tel. 01452 385162 Website www.gamusic.co.uk Highly qualified staff, individual and ensemble tuition from infant starter strings to diploma standard.
Michael R.B. Taylor Double Bass. Barnwood Gloucester. 01452 616215.

Malvern
David Etheridge Double Bass and Bass Guitar. Beginners to Grade 8+. Theory tuition if needed. Jazz and Classical Bass. Malvern 01684 576896. Currently tutor at Malvern College, Malvern St James, Hereford Cathedral school etc. CRB checked.
Barrie Moore Teaching using the Suzuki method for Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. Ages 3+. Lessons and workshops held in Malvern and Tarrington. More information contact Mal Edgson tel: 01684 576768

Worcester
Elgar School of Music 16-20 Deansway Worcester WR13ES Tel. 01905 28613 e-mail: enquiries@elgarschoolofmusic.co.uk website: www.elgarschoolofmusic.co.uk Specialist individual tuition in almost every instrument, group activities, preschool and young childrens music, classical/pop/jazz singing. Juniorchoir for boys and girls from 8 to 15 years, Jazz band, Orchestral and instrumental playing.
Sheila Joynes Cello, Double Bass, Piano & Theory of Music. Worcester tel: 01905 763356, mobile: 07917 842277. LTCL ALCM AMusLCM. Website www.sheilajoynes.com; e-mail: sheilajoynes@gmail.com