I have a passion for teaching – and in particular, educating folks about the recorder and historical flutes…
I have been teaching recorder and flute for over forty years, in every setting from the state sector classroom and music service, through private and independent schools, to the aspiring young Conservatoire graduate. I have been a syllabus and repertoire consultant for grades and diplomas, to the ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall examination boards in the UK. I have also served on international juries for the Moeck/SRP Solo Recorder Competition in London, the Open Recorder Days in Amsterdam and the Tel Aviv Recorder Festival. I am currently vice-chair of the European Recorder Teachers’ Association (UK).
How to Make a Great Sound in 60 Seconds! From the Early Music Shop’s ‘Recorder 31’ in 2025
If you teach the recorder and are looking for ideas for your work – do consider this wonderful Course from the ABRSM, curated by my colleague Lou Bradbury, and which I contributed to with my own local teaching practice.
More information about my historical flute education work here
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
I run a busy and enthusiastic recorder department at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where I also teach baroque flute. We explore all styles of music and are well equipped with a consort of renaissance instruments by Adrian Brown, a Paetzold contrabass and use of the latest technology for performance of music with live electronics, as well as baroque instruments and also several harpsichords. All students are encouraged to develop their own particular strengths and talents as recorder practitioners, in one of the friendliest institutions in the UK. More information is available here, including information on open days, auditions and consultation lessons. Also do visit our busy Facebook Page for regular updates on activities.
Wells Cathedral School
I have taught at Wells since 2024. The specialist music tuition is second to none – explore the school website and opportunities to specialise as a musician in this remarkable school.
Woodhouse Recorder Weeks and Courses
I started running these courses in 2004, encouraging generations of recorder players to meet one another and study together. These days my professional commitments make it harder to make them happen but we hope to run more courses in the future, both for enthusiastic younger players and aspiring young professionals. Visit Woodhouse webpage to register interest for the next course.
Private Tuition
I teach children and adults in my local area. I am based in Gloucestershire, and am always delighted to hear from new students! Do contact me if you are interested in arranging a trial or consultation lesson.