BG Music Teachers

Brian studied classical guitar, piano and harmony, benefiting greatly from his studies with Robert Brightmore at Music College in London. Professional projects have included TV and radio work with composer Karl Jenkins, working from Olympic Studios in London. His recent focus has remained in contemporary music and education, working in Brighton as a guitar, bass, drum kit and ukulele teacher. Brian also travels internationally as a performer, presenter, and educator. He has played and recorded with many ensembles over the years, with particular interest in 'Early' and 'Late' periods of music. Brian also teaches bass, classical guitar, jazz guitar and ukulele at Brighton College.

Miriam has been teaching Music in the Brighton and Hove area for over twenty years and is currently Assistant Director of Music at Brighton Girls. Her students range from the very young to adults and she particularly enjoys teaching beginners. She has a 100% ABRSM and Trinity pass rate and is an encouraging and motivating teacher, carefully tailoring her teaching to suit each student. Whether you wish to play/sing purely for enjoyment or have the urge to work towards exams, she will guide you through a really fun and fulfilling experience of music.

Zoe was awarded a full scholarship to train at the Arts Educational Schools London, where Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is the patron. She graduated with a BA HONS Degree in Musical Theatre. Zoe has been a professional principal performer for past 15 years, working in and out of the West End, Television and Film. Most recently she has just finished playing “Ellen" in Cameron Mackintosh's Broadway Revival Uk Tour of Miss Saigon and before that “Cosette” in Les Miserables in the West End. Alongside these contracts, Zoe has taught students privately, sharing not only my technical expertise but her experience of the industry. 

Zoe teaches drama and singing in various private schools across Brighton, Sussex and London including; Arts Ed, Emil Dale Academy, Guildford School Of Acting, Roedean, and East Sussex School Of Performing Arts. A large amount of this work is preparing children and adults of varying ages for various examinations, including Lamda, Trinity, Music Festivals and professional auditions/performances.

She has taught across the performance spectrum in singing, acting and musical theatre. Zoe runs masterclasses in audition tech, song workshops, improvisation, Shakespeare tech, monologue prep and builds repertoires and portfolios for students. She has also been invited to be guest examiner/deciding panel for various events and competitions.

Zoe's professional acting spotlight CV can be found here: https://www.spotlight.com/2212-9087-2566 

Evelyn teaches clarinet and saxophone at both Brighton Girls, Handcross Park Prep School and St. Andrews School, in Eastbourne. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and plays in many different function bands and ensembles.  She enjoys teaching all genres of music, from Baroque to Boogie, and very much enjoys using modern technology to make music as enjoyable and accessible as possible. A trial lesson is always an option to see what instrument you would like to play.

Héloïse has a degree in music from Cardiff University and a PGCE in Primary Education. She was a class teacher for twelve years and a music co-ordinator for the last six of those, running a successful orchestra and choir as well as teaching Key Stage 2 music lessons. She has been teaching piano privately since 2008 and started teaching at Brighton Girls School in the summer term 2022.   

After studying Music at the University of Sussex, and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Mike embarked on a successful teaching and performing career. He has taught in primary, secondary and special schools, and enjoys supporting younger pupils to take their first steps in playing the drums just as much as successfully preparing older students for entry to university and music colleges.

Mike has performed extensively in bands and orchestras, as well as being an experienced conductor of youth percussion ensembles. Ensembles he has conducted have undertaken European tours as well as performing closer to home at the Brighton Centre, Glyndebourne, the Royal College of Music and the Southbank Centre.

Pupils achieve best when they are fully engaged in what they are learning. For some this will be learning the drum parts of their favourite songs or developing the skills to play in a band, whilst others may want to achieve accreditation through taking exams. These are all equally valid progression routes for learners to enjoy the experience and excitement of playing drums and percussion.

Andrea trained classically in piano and violin and has a passion for many different styles and genres of music. Currently, she teaches piano at Brighton Girls and also runs her own private teaching practice (since 2009). She has extensive experience in tutoring students of all ages and abilities in every aspect of exam preparation and adapts her teaching style to suit each individual. If you are looking to progress through the ABRSM or Trinity exams, develop your existing skills or just learn for fun, Andrea aims to help each student fulfil their potential as a musician by making music lessons an engaging and enjoyable experience. 

Emily enjoys teaching the violin and viola at Brighton Girls and at Westminster Cathedral Choir School. She grew up in Huddersfield, later reading Physics and Music at Cambridge University and taking a Postgraduate Diploma at the Royal Academy of Music. With pianist Susie Summers, Emily has given recitals around the country, she has performed Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale at the Wigmore Hall and has appeared as concerto soloist with several orchestras, including for a broadcast of Barber’s Violin Concerto on BBC Radio 3.   Emily is currently a member and regular soloist with Trafalgar Sinfonia and the Belmont Ensemble, both based at St Martin-in-the-Fields and at Freemasons Hall in London. 

Louise studied at Goldsmiths College, University of London and on graduation set up her own private teaching practice in Brighton. She held the position of Head of Musical Theatre at the Academy of Creative Training for a number of years, teaching aspiring actors vocal technique and musical theatre repertoire. Louise enjoys teaching students of all ages, she has a particular interest in the developing voice and endeavours to encourage girls to try a variety of styles in order to keep up momentum and enthusiasm for technical development. Emphasis is placed on building a safe, reliable technique and learning to express through song. Performing is encouraged but not compulsory. As well as teaching Louise sings in various projects most recently with an A Capella group, The Doo-Wop Dolls, a 1950s close harmony trio performing at festivals and events around the country.

Sophie trained at the Royal College of Music. She has been teaching the cello for over twenty years and aims to inspire students with a wide range of musical styles and repertoire. She teaches in a fun, relaxed setting and tailors lessons according to the individual. 

The cello is a wonderful, versatile instrument with a beautiful, deep sound much like the human voice. There are so many opportunities to enjoy playing; alone, with the piano, in a cello ensemble, a string quartet and in an orchestra. 

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