So here is the part about me, who I am and what I do. I am 23 and I studied Music at the University of Huddersfield. I am now living back in Lincolnshire where I am teaching, performing and composing. So where did it all start?

I have played clarinet from a young age and have always played piano on and off. During my time at Queen Elizabeth's High School I joined many of the school musical activities such a junior band. As I progressed through the school it became clear that music was my 'thing'. I joined the school's Senior Band and Lincoln County Youth Orchestra and I worked my way up to principle clarinet in both ensembles.

I was always involved with school shows and the inter house music activities, also taking leadership roles during the later years at QEHS. 

I am currently teaching piano, clarinet and vocal lessons in the Gainsborough area. I am also performing at weddings and events as a pianist/vocalist around the country.

I perform as lead singer and keyboardist in the band New Limits who have played at the Lincolnshire Show and headlined events such as The Laughton Feast.

During this time I had also developed my piano skills and was playing concerts to raise money for Help for Heroes alongside James Ramm. During 6th form I was accepted into the Lincolnshire Youth Symphonic Wind Band and was lucky enough to tour with them in Germany. A year later I was invited to tour with the Lincolnshire Youth Symphony Orchestra in Italy, an amazing experience I will always remember. 

I also started to teach piano at this time to local youngsters whose teacher moved away from the area. I taught for around 3 years and students of different ages and abilities enjoyed lessons which focussed on playing great music. By the time I finished 6th form I had achieved Grade 8 piano and Grade 8 Clarinet with Distinction and was starting to play at events such as weddings and naming ceremonies. 

My next challenge was a music degree from the University of Huddersfield. Here I refined my playing technique and focused my module around teaching allowing me to do two placements; the first with with the Lincolnshire Music Service where I shadowed a peripatetic teacher, and the second at Lea School where I observed and taught group music lessons. I have also ventured into the composing scene, creating sound installation pieces for my final portfolio.