I was born in Southampton (UK) and took an interest
in music from an early age. As a child I won many prizes at various
Competitive Music Festivals and later went on to study for four
years at the Royal Academy of Music in London where I obtained my
professional qualifications. My Professors included Mr. Frederic
Jackson FRAM and Mrs. Margaret Hubicki MBE, FRAM.
I have
also studied with Ms.Brenda Lucas ARMCM, (Mrs. John Ogdon) and with
Mme. Eva Bernatova FTCL at the Trinity College of Music, London. I
have performed at the Guildhall and at the Art Gallery in
Southampton as well as The Dorchester Hotel in London and at many
other venues.
I am an active Composer and have written works
ranging from a Symphony for Chamber Orchestra to a children's
musical play - as well as many pieces for the Flute and for the
Piano.
Most of my career has been in teaching ~ in
both Independent and state schools (twice as head of my department)
and in private Piano and Music Theory teaching at my home (in
Southampton) ~ which I particularly enjoy. I teach pupils ranging
from complete beginners to those who are already music graduates.
Apart from musical activities I also enjoy photography and building
web sites !
I am always happy to accept new pupils of
all ages and abilities and am available in the Bassett area of
Southampton.
