Harp Lessons Croydon

My Experience as a Teacher

Born in Mynytho at the heart of the Llŷn Peninsula, I have enjoyed many successes in Welsh Eisteddfodau and festivals including first prize in harp competitions at the National Eisteddfod and the National Cerdd Dant Festival.

I am lucky to have had a variety of unique experiences, including performing Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro and Paul Patterson’s Spiders Web at the Dora Stoutzker Concert Hall, being invited to perform with Catrin Finch at the World Harp Congress in Hong Kong, accompanying choirs on piano and playing keyboard in pit bands.

As well as teaching and performing as a soloist, I also enjoy creating music with others and am one-half of harp duo Dwyres alongside my sister. Dwyres are proud to have been a part of Osian Ellis' 90th birthday celebration concert at Pontio Bangor alongside Bryn Terfel and Hannah Stone which was broadcast on Radio Cymru.

More About My Lessons

I have been giving private harp, piano, theory and aural lessons for the past ten years, taking nearly all my students through the ABRSM syllabus. From January 2018 I spent two years working and teaching at The Purcell School for Young Musicians. I firmly believe that communication with the parents of my younger students regarding the progress of their children is essential, and ensure that I provide regular feedback on their progress.

During my time at the Purcell School I taught theory and aural one to one on a weekly basis, giving students an extra boost before their ABRSM exams. I prepared many sixth form students for their grade five theory ensuring that they gained this crucial qualification before entering conservatoire.

As part of my continued professional training, I have undertaken a number of activities to enhance my teaching skills. I undertook various PGCE modules at Bangor University and have also participated in workshops and seminars at events such as the Music and Dance Expo, all of which have helped me hone my skills as a teacher and ensure my knowledge of effective teaching practices and exam boards is up to date.

Music Shops in Croydon

Being based in London, we are very fortunate to be so close to some of the greatest Piano shops in the UK. Here are a few of my favourites.

A. Hanna & Sons Pianos are located on 94 Kingston Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 1LA. A great family run business offering upright, grand and digital Pianos alongside sheet music for musicians of all ages and abilities.

South London Music is located on 47 Grove Vale, London SE22 8EQ. It is an independent music store run by an owner with over 30 years experience in music. South London Music caters for the needs of all levels of musician, ranging from a baby's first introduction to music (CDs, percussion), to music students of all levels (starters to grade 8 and beyond). With a wide variety of Digital Pianos and Keyboards in stock, this would be an ideal place to find a Keyboard for a young learner.

PMT London is located a short tube trip away on 35-39 Old St, London EC1V 9HX. PMT are one of the UK's largest reputable music retail chains. With a huge stock of high end Digital Pianos and Keyboards, this is the place for the intermediate to advanced player to find a reliable home or live performance Piano.