Gene Crosby

Gene has gained a wealth of music knowledge after touring Europe and the UK playing in several high-profile bands over the last 25 years. He strives to pass on this knowledge to other musicians and his students, and he is keen to develop their passion for music.

Gene has achieved a successful teaching business which was started in Jan 2012, and has taught hundreds of students over the last decade both privately and within schools, with 100% pass rate for exams through Rock School, ABRSM and Trinity Rock and Pop syllabuses. Gene delivers personalised lessons to suit the needs of each individual learner. He really understands how to make music accessible to all.

Gene has expanded his knowledge by studying a degree in music at Nexus ICA in Coventry. After working as a music provider for a year at the Cube Disability, Northampton, he is widening his teaching scope and pursuing a master’s degree in music therapy to provide therapy to all ages. Helping to improve the quality of life for children and adults with learning difficulties. He is passionate about helping others to feel a sense of achievement and well-being and through his passion in music he is achieving this. Gene has an innate understanding of the power of music in improving mental wellbeing and supporting neurodiversity.

Gene has recorded, managed, and performed nationally and internationally with many bands since the age of 14. He has been Musical Director for a George Michael tribute show and Soul of the Town Motown and Soul show band. He currently still performs keys regularly with a popular covers band, as well as playing saxophone and piano for wedding guests and corporate clients.

Qualifications:

BA Hons First Class Degree in Popular Music and Worship, Diploma in Sound Engineering and Music Production