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Kwesi Edman

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Kwesi is a British cellist and conductor celebrated for his expressive and versatile musicianship across classical, contemporary, and popular genres. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, he has performed with leading ensembles such as the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the BBC Concert Orchestra, and collaborated with artists including Elton John and Damon Albarn. As an educator, Kwesi teaches at Forest School and directs multiple programmes including the Oxford Cello School and Chamber Academy Orchestra, promoting technical excellence, creativity, and inclusivity in music education.

Rob Parsons

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Rob is a professional drummer and percussionist based in London’s West End, currently serving as deputy drummer for shows like Wicked, Moulin Rouge, MJ: The Musical, Oliver, and Come Alive. He has toured extensively across the UK and Europe with various productions and has taught one-to-one drum lessons for 13 years, achieving a 100% pass rate with students in graded exams.

Frida Dahlgren

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Frida is a versatile vocalist, performer, and vocal coach with a rich background in musical theatre, pop, and live entertainment. Trained initially in Sweden and later at BIMM London, she has toured extensively across the UK and Europe, featuring in theatre shows, tribute acts, and as a backing vocalist at major festivals. She has performed at iconic venues such as the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire and Edinburgh Playhouse, and recorded at legendary studios including Abbey Road. As a vocal coach and arranger, Frida provides tailored sessions that build technique, confidence, and authentic musical expression for her students.

Christina Jayne

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Since graduating in 2011 from the royal welsh college of music and drama, christina has pursued a successful freelance career, combining performing and teaching. She has performed with a variety of orchestras, including the bbc national orchestra of wales, the royal northern sinfonia, welsh national opera and the royal ballet sinfonia.

Simon Chalk

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“dynamic”… “passionate… “committed”… “devilish but with a great sense of fun”… “a musician’s conductor”. These are not the words of a music critic but those of simon’s many orchestral colleagues throughout the world.

Lucy Jenkins

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Professional violinist from the royal college of music, london with a music specialist postgraduate degree from exeter university. I have had a varied performing career working with the royal philharmonic orchestra to being a session musician in films, tv , pop, rock and jazz bands.

Andrew Boushell

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Andrew is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and singer, and a graduate of the dit conservatory of music & drama, the royal college of music, and operastudio vlaanderen in belgium.

Robbie Gibson

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Robbie is a professional drummer, percussionist and teacher with over 20 years experience. Since graduating as a performer and licensed teacher (lram) from the royal academy of music in 2009, robbie has taught a wide range of drummers of all ages and abilities.

Kate Denton

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I graduated from the Royal Academy of Music with a first class honours degree where I studied ‘cello, piano and singing.  Whilst at the Academy, I gained an LRAM teaching diploma. I have over 20 years of experience, both teaching from the home and in schools. I hold a PGCE and am an experienced class music teacher. With Live Music Now I worked with students with special needs and those in hospital settings.

Dan Anthony

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Dan graduated from the Royal College of Music, London in 1992. In his final year at the college he was awarded the overall Brass Prize for his principal study, the French horn, and was also a finalist in the Royal Overseas League Competition in 1995. On leaving college he started his career as a freelance horn player and worked intensively with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra under Sir Simon Rattle.

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