Florence

Having started learning from the age of 5, I have since obtained my ABRSM grades 1-8 in classical piano. I then went on to study Music at A-Level and have recently graduated from the University of Leeds with a BMus degree in music performance, during which time I was awarded the Frank Toothill Performance Prize for outstanding achievement in vocal performance. I spent my third year of study at the Académie Supérieure de Musique de Strasbourg, where I received voice lessons with Marie Kobayashi, following tuition from internationally renowned dramatic soprano Rachel Nicholls and repertoire coaching Martin Pickard. Since taking up singing as my first study instrument at university, I have maintained piano as my second study instrument to an equally high level, receiving tuition from renowned pianist Ian Buckle. I am currently working towards attaining an Mmus in Operatic Performance and a Teaching DipABRSM in piano.

Alongside my teaching practice, I work part time with the Leeds International Piano Competition in the head operations department, and at Opera North as part of the box office team.

Availability: I am available to teach at my home on Monday, Tuesday and Fridays.

Willing to travel: 3 miles

Experience: After having spent the last few years teaching in Leeds at the Yorkshire Music School, The Leeds Music Hub and the Learn to Rock institution, I am now based in Brighton and teach privately from my home there. I have experience in teaching piano, singing and music theory to students of all ages and abilities, across a range of musical genres. As a practicing musician with years of performance experience, I believe I can help you, whether you`re a parent looking for your child`s first music lessons, or an adult who`s always wanted to learn. All my students have a 100% exam pass rate and I am fully DBS certified.