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Music theory

Emma Temporal

BA (Hons) Mus, MA Mus Emma Temporal started piano and keyboard lessons at the age of nine. She is an experienced accompanist and ensemble player in a wide range of styles from classical repertoire to jazz, performing in numerous jazz and singing workshops. Throughout her music degree, Emma assisted the music lessons at Byker Primary…

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Percussion

Craig Coggle

Grade 8 Drum Kit (Distinction) Craig began playing drums at the age of 12, later studying music at Brunel University London before launching a professional career that has taken him across the UK, Europe, and worldwide. Signed to Beggars Banquet Records, he has recorded and toured internationally with a variety of artists and projects, serving…

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Piano and keyboard

Vanisha Jilakar

Vanisha Alani was born in Hyderabad but spent most of her professional career in Bangalore in India, where she taught piano lessons for students aged 5 to 50. Having completed her Bachelor of Arts in Music, Psychology, and English at Christ University, she moved to Plymouth in 2024 where she completed a Master of Arts…

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Emma Temporal

BA (Hons) Mus, MA Mus Emma Temporal started piano and keyboard lessons at the age of nine. She is an experienced accompanist and ensemble player in a wide range of styles from classical repertoire to jazz, performing in numerous jazz and singing workshops. Throughout her music degree, Emma assisted the music lessons at Byker Primary…

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Strings

Paloma Bravo

Paloma Vírseda Bravo is a London-based violin, piano and viola teacher, composer, and music educator with over eight years of teaching experience in both the UK and Spain. She teaches violin, viola, piano, and music theory to children and young people of all ages and abilities, and enjoys helping each student grow in confidence and…

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Shyam (Shama)

BMus, MA Ethnomusicology Shyam (also known as Shama) is a Kenyan-British musician and educator based in London, bringing over 15 years of international music industry experience to his teaching. As a singer, guitarist, and percussionist, Shyam specialises in East African, Congolese, and Cuban music. His performing career has taken him across the globe – releasing…

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Voice

Nicola Tuffy

Nicola Tuffy has been a vocal coach for over nine years and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocals and Performance from the BIMM Institute at Manchester Music College. As well as teaching vocal and breathing techniques, Nicola also coaches her students on performance skills, vocal health, songwriting, a range of singing styles and Rockschool graded…

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Woodwind

Caz Devine

Caz Devine began playing the saxophone at age 10, after initially playing recorders and clarinet from the age of 8 years old. She enjoyed studying classical music at a Saturday Music School, culminating in the completion of her classical grade exams as well as numerous performances in orchestras and wind bands. Caz then explored other…

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