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About James
Opening my studio to five committed students.
I teach at King’s College London, am Assistant Music Schools Manager at Eton College, Vice Chair of the European String Teachers Association, and Course Director at the Virtuoso International Music Academy, Winchester College. I hold a Master’s in Violin Performance and a Licentiate in Pedagogy with Distinction from the Royal Academy of Music.
I travel to homes across West London (Fulham, Chelsea, Kensington, Battersea, Wandsworth, Putney) and offer 30, 45, or 60-minute lessons, as well as practice supervision and music theory tuition. I hold an Enhanced DBS.
I’ve performed at Royal Albert Hall, The Courtauld Gallery, under the Arc de Triomphe, inside St Peter’s Basilica (Vatican City), and for His Majesty King Charles III at the centenary WWI commemoration service in France.
I have over five years’ teaching experience, with all students achieving High Distinctions in their exams. I enjoy working with students of all ages, from beginner to advanced, and have a particular focus on ages 6–10, where curiosity is fierce and habits form fast.
I’ve also worked in the fine instrument market and can help you or your child find the right violin or bow; sourcing, shortlisting, and trialling instruments with you.
Outside of music, I’ve run the London Marathon and hold the Freedom of the City of London.
Testimonials
Julia H: “James is an engaging, respectful and deeply intelligent musician and teacher. He navigates techniques and challenges in learning violin in a way that made me feel confident and supported. James’ lessons and guidance with the violin have been exciting, and through them I’ve grown to love the world of classical music.”
Annette R: “I am a mature-age student, revisiting the violin after many years. I have found James to be a careful and sensitive teacher: identifying difficulties and using inventive and interesting ways to move through learning blocks. His lessons are always relevant with a great mix of technical and fun work. He is very patient and encouraging, and is himself an inspirational and talented violinist. I would honestly recommend him to any aspiring violinist regardless of age or skill.”
I teach at King’s College London, am Assistant Music Schools Manager at Eton College, Vice Chair of the European String Teachers Association, and Course Director at the Virtuoso International Music Academy, Winchester College. I hold a Master’s in Violin Performance and a Licentiate in Pedagogy with Distinction from the Royal Academy of Music.
I travel to homes across West London (Fulham, Chelsea, Kensington, Battersea, Wandsworth, Putney) and offer 30, 45, or 60-minute lessons, as well as practice supervision and music theory tuition. I hold an Enhanced DBS.
I’ve performed at Royal Albert Hall, The Courtauld Gallery, under the Arc de Triomphe, inside St Peter’s Basilica (Vatican City), and for His Majesty King Charles III at the centenary WWI commemoration service in France.
I have over five years’ teaching experience, with all students achieving High Distinctions in their exams. I enjoy working with students of all ages, from beginner to advanced, and have a particular focus on ages 6–10, where curiosity is fierce and habits form fast.
I’ve also worked in the fine instrument market and can help you or your child find the right violin or bow; sourcing, shortlisting, and trialling instruments with you.
Outside of music, I’ve run the London Marathon and hold the Freedom of the City of London.
Testimonials
Julia H: “James is an engaging, respectful and deeply intelligent musician and teacher. He navigates techniques and challenges in learning violin in a way that made me feel confident and supported. James’ lessons and guidance with the violin have been exciting, and through them I’ve grown to love the world of classical music.”
Annette R: “I am a mature-age student, revisiting the violin after many years. I have found James to be a careful and sensitive teacher: identifying difficulties and using inventive and interesting ways to move through learning blocks. His lessons are always relevant with a great mix of technical and fun work. He is very patient and encouraging, and is himself an inspirational and talented violinist. I would honestly recommend him to any aspiring violinist regardless of age or skill.”
