Consultancy and Tutoring
Rachel is a professional violinist and qualified teacher with a passion for encouraging and inspiring the next generation of musicians. Drawing on her extensive experience as a former first violin with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and over 20 years in the classroom, she provides expert guidance and tuition for GCSE and A-Level (specialising in composition), as well as Grade 5 theory and Violin and Viola lessons.
Testimonials
Hear from my students and teachers.
“Thank you for everything you have done for me over the 2 years of my GCSE Music course. I was very worried about my composition in Year 10 but every lesson you gave me confidence to improve. With your help and kindness I really came to love all 3 elements of the course – our Music class was the BEST!”
LYear 11 Student
“I cannot begin to thank you enough for all you have done for our daughter. Your support, guidance, expert tuition and nurture have enabled her to achieve far beyond all of our expectations”
HParent
“Thank you for growing my passion and for being an amazing teacher”
NYear 11
You are such a brilliant music teacher – so caring and nurturing
SYear 11
“I will carry on composing next year even though I have not chosen Music as an A Level subject!”
IYear 11
I am so lucky to have had you as a teacher. Your kindness and encouragement made me believe in myself!
NYear 10
It was an absolute pleasure to work with you! Thank you for all your amazing help
JTeacher
Thank you for all you have done for the girls here – first-rate musicianship, inspirational teaching and a relentless pursuit of excellence for everyone.
RTeacher
Examples of my Composition Tutoring
2024 Achievements
100%2024 GCSE Grades 7-9. Working as Acting Director of Music and Head of Academic Music, Rachel achieved these results with her GCSE cohort.Violin Student Awarded Place2024 – The Royal College of Music, Junior DepartmentU19 Winners: ‘The Millenium Trio’2024 Pro Corda National Chamber Music Festival’Founders Trophy’ Winner2024 Pro Corda National Chamber Music FestivalA*Student achieved A* in 2024 A-Level to study music at Cambridge University with an organ scholarshipA*Student achieves A* in 2024 A-Levels to study music at Cambridge University with an organ scholorship
Learn from an expert teacher and musician at the top of her field
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