Nick House
Nick is a pianist, musical director, vocal coach and educator from australia. He has taught and conducted in schools and colleges in the uk, including emanuel school, mountview academy, urdang academy and performers college
Musical Theatre
Elinor Moran
Elinor is a versatile soprano and award-winning graduate of Chetham’s and the Guildhall School of Music, recently returned from a world tour as a soloist with André Rieu.She is a sought-after performer, educator, and vocal coach, known for her operatic roles, concert work, and involvement with major UK opera and music education organizations.
Paul Saunders
By successfully adding saxophones and flutes to his portfolio Paul has become one of the most versatile woodwind players on the London scene. Previous West End shows include: Billy Elliot, Guys and Dolls, Les Misérables, The Producers, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Full Monty, My Fair Lady, Ghost, Chicago, Top Hat and many more… Paul’s current post is the clarinet chair on the West End production of Wicked, a post he has held since the show opened in 2006. As the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s multi-instrumental consultant, Paul’s role is two- fold.
Katie Pryce
Katie is a versatile French horn player, singer, songwriter, and musical director who moved to Melbourne in 2017 after a successful London career spanning West End shows, major orchestras, and jazz venues like Ronnie Scott’s. She has performed and recorded with artists such as Snarky Puppy, Burt Bacharach, Elton John, and Kanye West. A passionate educator, Katie has led music projects in schools, prisons, and conservatoires, always aiming to make music accessible, fun, and empowering. She teaches French horn (classical and jazz) and voice across a wide range of styles from classical to pop and musical theatre.
David Ruff
David is a versatile London-based flautist and multi-instrumentalist with degrees from Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He freelances with top UK orchestras like the London Philharmonic and BBC Philharmonic, and has extensive West End and international musical theatre experience. Skilled across flute, piccolo, clarinet, and saxophones, David also records for film and TV, and teaches at schools including Lochinver House and Music Makers summer courses. His career blends performance, recording, and education with technical mastery and musical intuition.
Will Smith
I come from a family of teachers and believe education is personal and transformative. Over 20 years, I’ve developed a tailored teaching approach that helps students at all levels progress at their own pace. From young beginners to returning adults, I focus on making music fun and achievable. If my students enjoy playing as much as I do, they’re already succeeding.
Ayse Osman
Ayse is a versatile freelance double bassist and bass guitarist with extensive experience in orchestras and theatre, including work with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the Royal Shakespeare Company. She enjoys collaborating with composers to create new theatre and performing in West End productions. Passionate about education, Ayse teaches at Uppingham School and Loughborough Grammar, and leads workshops promoting confidence and wellbeing through music. As a mental health advocate, she also writes songs exploring the human experience, blending her instrumental skills with singing.
Cai Isfryn
Cai enjoys a diverse performing career spanning chamber groups, classical and operatic orchestras, West End shows, solo work, and conducting, alongside his passion for teaching. He has held leadership roles as Head of Brass at Shrewsbury School and St Paul’s Juniors (Hammersmith), as well as running a private teaching studio. A graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music (BMUS) and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (MMUS), Cai’s freelance orchestral experience includes the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Welsh National Opera, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and more. He has also performed with commercial artists like Sigur Rós and Bastille, toured with Miss Saigon and Wicked, and been involved in world premieres such as Only the Brave and Flowers for Mrs Harris.
Nina Robertson
Nina Robertson, a Royal College of Music graduate taught by Christopher Hyde-Smith and Susan Milan, has built a distinguished career as an orchestral player, soloist, chamber musician, and educator. She has performed with major UK orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, and BBC Symphony, toured internationally, and featured as a soloist on prominent film scores such as Aladdin and Mission Impossible. Nina has extensive theatre experience in the West End and with the Royal Shakespeare Company, alongside active chamber music collaborations. A passionate teacher, she has taught for over 25 years and contributed to education outreach, while mastering a broad range of instruments from concert flute to bansuri, earning election to the Royal Society of Musicians in 2016.
Neil Shaw
Neil is a classically trained pianist and musician with wide-ranging experience, working at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaching piano, keyboard skills, and vocal repertoire coaching for undergraduate and master’s students. He has performed in major West End musicals such as Les Misérables, Wicked, and Phantom of the Opera, and plays for rehearsals, auditions, and ballet companies including the Royal Ballet and English National Ballet. Neil also teaches private students across all levels, including ABRSM theory.