Woodwind
The woodwind instruments we teach are the flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, and recorder. Our woodwind teachers are:
Lesley Beedle BMus (Hons) LTCL PGCE - Director
A very experienced Woodwind Teacher, specialising in Flute. Able to teach the full range of Woodwind instruments.
Piano Accompaniment, Music Theory and Ensemble Conducting also.
Carolyn Beedle BMus (Hons) ALCM PGCE - Director
Very experienced Woodwind Teacher specialising in Clarinet and Sax.
Able to teach full range of Woodwind Instruments and all ensembles from jazz / swing band to orchestral. Experienced accompanist
Lisa Bancroft BMus (Hons) Dip ABRSM PGCE
Lisa is an experienced Woodwind Teacher specialising in flute. She is able to teach a range of woodwind instruments, beginner brass, music theory, whole class tuition, lead small and medium sized enesembles, and she has a passion for recorders.
Andrew Mart BA (Hons)
Andrew is a Woodwind Teacher, specialising in Oboe and Bassoon but is able to teach the full range of Woodwind instruments from small groups to individual tuition.
Mat Davis BMus (Hons) Dip ABRSM
Mat is an enthusiastic new Woodwind teacher, versatile in all woodwind instruments and styles, with a special interest in conducting and running ensembles
Carolyn Talkes-Nicholls B.A. (Hons)
Carolyn teaches Woodwind instruments and Singing, and has lots of experience in teaching individuals and groups, as well as leading choirs and small vocal groups. She is particularly interested in the link between music-making and wellbeing. Carolyn has a Degree in Music as well as qualifications in Woodwind and Singing. She’s at home with Classical music, but also loves performing and teaching Jazz and Musical Theatre.
Natalie Reeve BA Mus (Hons), PGCE
Natalie is a very experienced former Secondary School Head of Music who has discovered a love of teaching music in Primary schools. She is also a talented woodwind teacher, specialising in clarinet, saxophone and flute. She especially loves sharing her experiences of performing in a number of different musical ensembles with her students. She is able to offer whole class teaching as well as small group/ individual lessons.
Margaret Rawlings GTCL LTCL PGCE
Margaret is a vastly experienced classroom music educator who specialises in whole class, small group and individual tuition on brass and recorder. She has produced her own tutor books websites. She plays the trombone with Harworth Brass Band.