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Violin Lessons

DBS checked teacher available for adults and children; enjoy learning to play the violin in a fun and relaxed way.

Although I’m very particular about excellent tone, perfect intonation and good technique, I know that students do best when they’re free to pursue the music and playing style that really inspires them.

For that reason I encourage students to listen to a variety of music and suggest pieces that they really want to learn. We’ll then work together to produce a sound that inspires. Learning an instrument isn’t just an exercise in technical expertise, it’s a creative process of expression which has different meaning for each player.

My job is to impart the technical knowledge, and to inspire and encourage creativity. Learn to play the music that you love, and I’ll teach you how to get a beautiful sound on this amazing instrument whether that’s through classical, bluegrass, folk, jazz, country or improvisation.

 

We can work with music or learn by ear, whichever you feel drawn to.

Costs:

£22 for 30 minutes
£31 for 45 minutes
£40 for 60 minutes

Upcoming gigs

  • Sun 24 May
    Combe St Nicholas village Hall
    24 May 2026, 19:00 – 22:00
    Combe St Nicholas village Hall, TA20 3NY
    Bluegrass, Americana, and feel-good acoustic music. Expect banjos, guitars, mandolin, fiddle and double bass, close harmony singing. Always a lively evening!
  • 25 May 2026, 17:00 – 18:00
    Sidmouth street stage, Sidmouth
    Dave Brown's charming voice is perfect for the early swing era. His tasteful melodic guitar playing blends with Jerry’s effortless jazz brilliance and Clare’s magical Grappelli-esque violin. These three dynamic performers each bring a different jazz flavour from Bebop to Swing to Manouche
  • Sat 06 Jun
    Bridgewater Arts Centre
    06 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 22:00
    Bridgewater Arts Centre, 11-13 Castle Street, Bridgwater, GB TA6 3DD
    Authentic Gypsy Jazz with Johnny Hepbir and David Lunniss on guitars, Clare Mactaggart on violin and Ron Phelan on bass
  • 13 Jun 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    Herefordshire
    The Southern Sons have a distinctive style inspired by Mumford & Sons and Berlin rock & roll band The Baseballs. They put a fresh, upbeat twist on rock, pop, soul & country favourites, all delivered with magnetic stage presence & a tight setup featuring guitar, fiddle, mandolin, drums, bass & vocals
  • 08 Aug 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    Bridgewater
    The Southern Sons have a distinctive style inspired by Mumford & Sons and Berlin rock & roll band The Baseballs. They put a fresh, upbeat twist on rock, pop, soul & country favourites, all delivered with magnetic stage presence & a tight setup featuring guitar, fiddle, mandolin, drums, bass & vocals
  • 29 Aug 2026, 17:30 – 20:00
    Monmouthshire
    The Southern Sons have a distinctive style inspired by Mumford & Sons and Berlin rock & roll band The Baseballs. They put a fresh, upbeat twist on rock, pop, soul & country favourites, all delivered with magnetic stage presence & a tight setup featuring guitar, fiddle, mandolin, drums, bass & vocals
  • 19 Sept 2026, 17:30 – 20:00
    Tiverton
    The Southern Sons have a distinctive style inspired by Mumford & Sons and Berlin rock & roll band The Baseballs. They put a fresh, upbeat twist on rock, pop, soul & country favourites, all delivered with magnetic stage presence & a tight setup featuring guitar, fiddle, mandolin, drums, bass & vocals
  • Sat 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2027, 17:30 – 20:00
    Cricket st Thomas
    The Southern Sons have a distinctive style inspired by Mumford & Sons and Berlin rock & roll band The Baseballs. They put a fresh, upbeat twist on rock, pop, soul & country favourites, all delivered with magnetic stage presence & a tight setup featuring guitar, fiddle, mandolin, drums, bass & vocals
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