Offering 1-1 in person music coaching and music theory tuition online, Charlotte specialises in clarinet and saxophone.

“I’m based in Wiveliscombe and cover the Counties of Somerset and Devon.”

Discover more about my musical career and the various types of lessons I offer…

With over 20 years experience as a professional leading clarinettist in HM Royal Marines Band Service, I have nurtured and developed all-encompassing skills as a musician; a soloist on the world’s stage, ensemble leadership, conducting, mentoring and teaching. All of which has evolved a passion for sharing my musical knowledge with young people and adults alike. With my latest qualifications in peripatetic education, I offer a fun, enthusiastic and diverse approach to my teaching to suit all types of student alongside the reliability and motivation you would expect from a military background.

Qualifications

BMus(Hons) Performance

LTCL Performance Clarinet

LCM Electronic Keyboard

Grade 5 Piano

Grade 6 Music Theory

CME Trinity Certificate Music Education

MISM Registered Peripatetic Teacher

Biography

Charlotte has enjoyed a fulfilling 22-year career as a professional musician in HM Royal Marines Band Service culminating in her final 8 years as Principal Clarinettist at the Royal Marines Commando Training Centre, Lympstone CTCRM.  As the leader of the Wind Band and as a resident Soloist, her vast array of experience in performing on the world stage, the Royal Albert Hall and Buckingham Palace being particular highlights.  She has travelled the world and represented the country at numerous high-profile national events, most notably HM Queen Elizabeth II Platinum and Diamond Jubilees, the funerals of HRH Duke of Edinburgh and the late Queen, as well as the Coronation of HM King Charles III. Playing within a variety of ensembles including orchestra, woodwind quintet, parade and wind band, Charlotte has also enjoyed the opportunity to play a huge variety of musical genres from classical to modern contemporary and jazz to big band.

Her career culminated in reaching the rank of sergeant, a senior non-commissioned officer, with which comes the responsibility of leadership in mentoring younger members of the band and the addition of acquiring skills in composing, arranging and developing a high level of music theory and history knowledge.  Her academic qualifications alongside this additional experience in such skills has contributed to Charlotte having an all-encompassing knowledge of music across the subject.

Charlotte has 15 years’ experience as an instructor, and mentor of young people in a military setting and as a music educator in the local area.  Having acquired the Certificate in Music Education in 2017 (Trinity CME,) she has been actively teaching young people across numerous musical education settings. Her passion and enthusiasm for teaching young people skills in music is proven by her dedication to High Park Community Music project as a volunteer for the past 7 years, providing young people access to instruments and tuition for just 2 per week. 

Her recent appointment to the team at Guildhall Young Artists, Taunton GYAT reflects her quality and experience as an educator, as does her record of students passing music exams at high levels in both ABRSM and Trinity boards.

Charlotte has experience in teaching adult students, and she conducts the Wiveliscombe Town Band, which she thoroughly enjoys; working with people of all ages and backgrounds to make music collectively within a community setting.

Charlotte continues to perform as a soloist in the local area and a regular performer at Taunton Minster, St Mary Magdalene, Spring Recital Series alongside her revered pianist Andrew Carter.  They have raised many contributions to local charities in their local performances across 7 years.

Charlotte is an enthusiastic, positive person, approachable and amenable to any student.  She is resilient, dependable and professional in her approach to all roles she undertakes as a music educator and will ensure learning is fun and rewarding for all.

I thrive on teaching with variety - from classroom environments with large and small groups of students to individual peripatetic based coaching for both young people and adults, beginners and advanced musicians alike.

Teaching Positions and Experience

High Park Community Music Project, Wiveliscombe 7 years - to date

GYAT Guildhall Young Artists Taunton - Supply teacher Clarinet/Sax/Music History/Music Theory 2 years to date

Individual Students - Proven history of successful exam passes ABRSM and Trinity over 7 years

DOM Wiveliscombe Town Band Sept 2023 - to date

Taunton School - temporary cover VMT - 14 senior clarinet and saxophone students - March 24

Kings Prep - Clarinet and Sax Sept 24 - April 25 (Mat cover)

Cotford St Luke Primary Woodwind Sept 24

Hemyock Primary Sept 24

Langford Budville Primary Sept 24

Testimonials

Amelie - Clarinet Student age 14

“Charlotte is a great teacher who makes learning interesting and fun, and explains everything in a way that I can understand.”

“Charlotte has been our daughters clarinet teacher for 5 years.  In this time she has helped her achieve ABRSM grade 5.  We always find Charlotte to be extremely helpful and accommodating, and our daughter loves her.  A great teacher who makes learning enjoyable.”  Parent of a student.

Online Adult Theory Student - Martin

“Regardless of background, ability or ambitions Charlotte manages to pitch her teaching to perfectly suit your needs.

Her bubbling enthusiasm is infectious, she is also patient, caring and a hugely talented musician. Charlotte is one of a special type of teacher who makes learning fun.”

Wiveliscombe Town Band

“Charlotte is an enthusiastic, patient and highly effective Musical Director. She has a knack of inspiring us in the band to up our game through a mix of encouragement and gentle guidance. Everyone wants to please her, and as a result we are all playing more musically.” Tom, Bass/euph player

“She has shown endless patience and shown us how our playing could be
bettered. She has exuberantly encouraged us to listen to each other, to play smarter and to play as a team.”
 Ann, Chair

ABRSM Theory Tuition available remotely

Grades 1 - 5 ABRSM

Sign up to my video lessons as you work through the workbooks in your own time. Ask me any questions via email and I will mark your work at the end of the course and talk you through the online exam process.

100% pass rate

Lesson Fees

Private instrumental lessons

20 Min £15

30 Min £20

40 Min £26

1hr £35

Internal School Teaching prices as a Visiting Music Teacher (VMT) are reduced

Online Theory tutorials £10 (8 per grade)

Contracts and safeguarding policies are available on enquiry.