Work With Me

At The Sound Engine, community is everything. But we also know that finding your place within a musical community - and truly thriving there - sometimes starts with a little individual attention.

Working with me directly is about building the skills, the confidence and the sense of ownership over your musical journey that allows you to grow - not just in lessons, but in every musical setting you step into. Whether you're preparing for an exam, rediscovering a love of music you thought you'd left behind, or looking to develop the confidence to sing in a group, this is where that journey begins.

Who This Is For

The honest answer? Almost anyone.

If you're aged 8 to 80-plus and curious about music - whether that's your first ever lesson or a return after years away - you're in the right place. You don't need a musical background, a particular level of talent, or a clear goal. You just need to want to start.

Personal tuition with me is particularly well suited to:

Singers and musicians of any age: Looking to develop technique, confidence or repertoire
Students preparing for ABRSM exams: Up to GCSE, A Level and diploma level
Adults returning to music: Who want a supportive, pressure-free environment to rediscover what they love
Young people: Wanting to develop their voice and find their pathway into wider musical communities - including groups like the National Children's Choir of Great Britain
Complete beginners: On voice who simply want to give it a go

If you're not sure whether this is for you, get in touch. It almost certainly is.

Ways We Can Work Together

There are two ways to work with me directly, and both are shaped entirely around you.

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First trial lesson free

1:1 Tuition

Weekly individual lessons from my studio in Christchurch, in half-hour sessions during term time. Just you, me, and a live piano accompanist - no backing tracks, no shortcuts. We decide your pathway together, whether that's working towards an exam, preparing for a performance, or simply learning for the joy of it.

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Groups of up to four

Small Group Coaching

Sessions for up to four people, in half-hour or one-hour slots. Ideal for friends, siblings, or colleagues who want to learn together. You get the benefit of individual attention alongside the energy and motivation that comes from making music with others. A brilliant stepping stone into the wider Sound Engine community.

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What You Gain

Progress in lessons is measurable - grades passed, pieces mastered, exams aced. But the things people often value most go well beyond that.

Working with me, you can expect to develop:

Confidence: both on stage and in everyday life
A sense of purpose: The focus and satisfaction of working towards something meaningful
Healthy performance habits: Managing nerves, performing with accompaniment, owning your space
Connection: To other musicians, to the wider Sound Engine community, and to regular performance opportunities
Camaraderie: Especially in small group settings, where shared progress creates something genuinely special

My students have gone on to achieve remarkable things - from places in the National Children's Choir of Great Britain, to music scholarships at Winchester College, Bryanston, Canford and St Swithun's, to professional careers in music. But the measure I'm most proud of is simpler than any of that: people who came in nervous, and left knowing what they were capable of.

Never stop being the greatest musical influence my children have ever had.
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Find Out More

Explore the options below, or get in touch if you're not sure where to start - that's what I'm here for.

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