Mate

Embark on a musical journey designed just for you. Whether you`re picking up the horn for the first time or preparing for high-level auditions, this London-based musician offers expert guidance tailored to your goals. With a strong foundation in the renowned Kodály Method, lessons are engaging, structured, and inspiring—helping you build confidence, musicality, and joy in every note. From graded exams to orchestral prep and beyond, let’s bring your musical potential to life.

Availability: I am a freelance musician with a flexible schedule, please feel free to reach out for more information or to discuss your needs in detail.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience:
Teaching  
Private horn teacher since 2019, offering lessons across London and online

Working on educational projects with students from Marlborough College, Haileybury School, St Thomas’ School, Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, Bromley Youth Music Trust, Peterborough Music Hub and In Harmony Lambeth 

Professional Orchestral Experience
Bath Festival Orchestra
Amman Chamber Orchestra
Southbank Sinfonia / Sinfonia Smith Square
The Heritage Orchestra
The Essential Orchestra
Chineke! Orchestra
City of London Sinfonia
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
Freiberg Theater Orchestra
Smetanovi Philharmoniker
Virtuosi Brunenses
Orchestra Danubia Orchestra Budapest
Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra  

Competitions and Awards
Silver Award: The 2nd New Talent British International Youth Music Competition - UK
1st Prize and Diploma: The North International Music Competition - Sweden
3rd Prize: The 2016 Burke & Bagley Prize for Brass Quintet - USA
1st Prize: 1. International Brass Quintet Competition - Hungary
Special Prize: 1. Positively Brass & Percussion Competition - Germany
Contemporary Music Special Prize: 38. International Brass Competition - Hungary
3rd Prize: 37. International Brass Competition - Hungary

Courses
LA Phil Masterclass - Andrew Bain
Communication Workshop - Talking to the Audience
Noise awareness training - Musicians’ Hearing Scheme and the Musician’s Union
The Healthy Musician - Drusilla Redman
Using your Voice / Speaking to the Camera Workshop - Helen Simmons, accent coach
Working with Early Years / Working with Adults living with Dementia - Wigmore Hall Learning Team

DBS Check: Yes