Karen is a fantastic teacher. She is calm, personable and easy to learn from. I had lessons as a child so was very nervous about restarting as an adult, but after six lessons can feel active development. Karen has a student focused approach and will only give what she thinks I am capable of, (even if I don't believe it) and has not been wrong in her assessments to date. She pushes the right amount and consistently reassures through the process so I have left every lesson with a new skill always thinking 'Wow, I didn't know I could do that!'. At thirty-something, that is a feeling I didn't think I could have again, making it fun and impressive every lesson. Karen will also take into consideration what I want to learn and make a note to incorporate it so it ensures engagement. From my learning experience, she is a teacher who is also a musician - not a musician who is teaching, meaning she is invested in what is taught and learned, making the lessons worth every penny.

A fantastic tutor with children, very patient and encouraging. I would highly recommend. I've just booked my son another block of violin lessons.