Suzanne Penrose

Instruments Taught:

Violin: Grades 1 -8+

Music Theory: Grades 1 - 5

Qualifications

Grade 8 Violin

Grade 6 Piano

Grade 5 Theory

ALCM and LLCM Teaching Diplomas

Experience:

20+ years performance

20+ years teaching

Orchestral performance

Ensemble playing

Languages: English

About:

Suzanne is a qualified and experienced violin teacher. Having started learning piano and violin at an early age, she then went on to playing the violin in various orchestras (for example Reading and Berkshire Youth) and ensembles in Berkshire (including several solo performances) which gave regular concerts, and at other venues further afield, such as Portsmouth and Liverpool cathedrals, and a classical concert in The Caves of Gibraltar, with amazing acoustics!

Suzanne also played the violin in her family’s band which performed in ceilidhs, barn dances and weddings. She then undertook a 3 year full time professional music course at the London College of Music where she gained the LLCM qualification (Licentiate Diploma).

After her studies Suzanne began her career teaching both privately and in schools, and to this day she has gained a number of loyal students. Her main styles and genres are classical, modern and folk music. Her previous experience includes various orchestral (for example Reading symphony) and ensemble playing as well event performance, which is ongoing.

Suzanne teaches all age groups, levels and abilities in a relaxed and friendly environment and will tailor different teaching methods to each individual student according to their musical interests, whether it be preparing for grades and exams or just enjoying their instrument.