I began playing piano from a young age, with my mum initially teaching me, before attending regular lessons with a number of private teachers. I attended Grammar School where I studied Music GCSE (A*). Having completed A-Levels in English Literature, Film Studies and Music (AAB), I then attended music college during my gap year where I undertook a year long Level 3 Vocal Artist Award which I passed with Merit. During my gap year I passed Grade 8 Piano.

I developed a love of Jazz from watching my Dad work and perform as a professional Jazz Musician on Double Bass. I completed the ABRSM Jazz Grades 1-5 during a hiatus from classical piano. I’ve always loved Jazz Standards, regularly playing from Real Books and Lead Sheets.

In 2007 I was accepted into the faculty of Arts at Glasgow University to undertake a Master of Arts degree. During the degree I studied Composition and The Aesthetics and Philosophy of Music. Aesthetics and philosophy interested me greatly so I wrote my dissertation on modern, avant-garde notation and Beauty in Music.

Throughout my degree I had volunteered in a school for children with severe and complex needs, this is where I learnt makaton.. Upon graduating, I remained in Glasgow and began to work as a community musician as well as an Instrumental Music Teacher. During this time I gained a wealth of experience in creating music with people who have ASN. I have a vast amount of experience working with Autism.

Having returned to Manchester and established myself as a full time musician, I had my debut working as a Musical Director with a production of ‘Made In Dagenham’ in 2018. I then went on to be musical director for an award winning production of Evita in May 2019., followed by a production of Rent in the October of that year.

Since 2023 I’ve been a founding member of Really Rhubarb, in 2024 we began to release music and gain a fanbase, as well as some radio play on the BBC.. You can find our music on all major streaming platforms.

My students are at the heart of everything I do and I’m always trying to find new ways to give students more experience in the music industry. Over the years I have built a strong and loyal client base of one to one students, whilst also gigging and recording original music.

If you’d like to book live music, or meet me for your first lesson get in touch!