Music Tutors : 1-1 Music Preparation

I’m Charlotte, a Masters student at the University of Cambridge (Physical Natural Sciences), and I would love to help you achieve your academic potential! With a proven track record of academic excellence at GCSE, and A level (4 A*) I have maintained a wide scope of discipline whilst at university. Before finding a passion for History and Philosophy of Science this year, I have previously taken university modules in Mathematics, Physics, Materials Science and Earth Sciences, making full use of the diversity the Cambridge Natural Sciences course provides. With over 5 years tutoring experience in the sciences and maths, I have developed an enthusiastic and positive approach to help you achieve your potential. I’m a strong believer in practice exam questions as the key to success, so not only will I deal with the challenging concepts of the syllabus with clarity but teach you how to best apply this knowledge to an exam situation. I am unique in that as a Cambridge Organ Scholar I was able to apply to both Oxford and Cambridge, and thus have gone through the preparations for entrance exams and interviews for both institutions, before receiving an unconditional offer from Cambridge. This means I’m highly equipped to tutor both the NSAA and the PAT, as well as skilled at helping you to master the environment of the Oxbridge interview. I’m confident, concise, and committed to helping you achieve your fullest potential in your chosen academic avenue.

With over eight years of experience as a fully qualified teacher—including roles as Music Subject Lead and Maths—I am passionate about making learning engaging, accessible, and fun. My mission is to build confidence and instil a love for learning, especially in those who find maths or music difficult. Recognised with a Highly Commended Award for Pearson’s National Teacher of the Year in a secondary school (2022), I take pride in delivering tailored, supportive lessons that truly make a difference.

Prior to my teaching career, I travelled to the UK from Australia with a full University Scholarship to study music. I was fortunate to perform with some of the best Brass Bands in the world, traveling on tour with them all over the world. Having achieved the prestigious Harry Mortimer Performance Prize, and winner the British Cornet Solo Championships, I continued my journey by serving in the British Army as a professional trumpeter in the Coldstream Guards Scots Guards Band. It was here where I found the love of teaching. Following my Military career, I became a fully trained Music teacher and experienced 8+ years teaching in a variety of education settings such as Primary, Secondary and SEN/D schools. Throughout this time, I developed a passion for teaching Maths and working with learners who are SEN, Neurodiverse, anxious and lacking in confidence. Having struggled with Maths as a school student, I was driven to making Maths more fun, exciting, enjoyable and accessible – being the teacher I always needed! I am now delving into the world of tutoring where I can reach more learners that need me.

“My daughter absolutely adores the way Steph delivers the learning as it’s fun, and she finally understands Maths in a way that makes sense to her. I have never seen her so engaged & focused! What a positive experience.” – Parent Testimonial, January 2025.

Hi! I am a second year medical student at UCL and I am keen to help other aspiring medics with the application process. Having recently been involved in the application process, my understanding of what medical schools are interested in is current, which is important for interview preparation. Additionally, having recently taken the BMAT and UCAT, I know all the techniques and strategies to achieve a high score which got me interviews at Cambridge, UCL, Bristol and Birmingham. I also achieved a 43 in the IB this year, taking HL Maths AA, Biology, and Chemistry and am happy to tutor in all of those subjects. With experience tutoring students in Maths and Sciences for the past two years, I have gained a good insight into adapting my teaching techniques and explanations for different students, ensuring each student understands topics and ideas clearly and effectively.

Hello! My name is Fran, and I am in my second year reading Music at Oxford University. I achieved a First in my first-year exams and was subsequently awarded a full scholarship for academic excellence. Prior to Oxford, I finished my International Baccalaureate with a score of 43. At the more advanced level I have a strong basis in humanities and essay writing, taking History, English Literature, and Music at IB Higher Level and essays from all contributing to my admission to Oxford. My particular interests in History include authoritarianism and cultural history, but I believe that the right essay structure can apply to any aspect of the subject at GCSE or Sixth Form level and is often the key to ensuring success. I am an avid reader, with my favourite books ranging from fiction by Virginia Woolf and Donna Tartt to academic historical books and essays by thinkers such as Simone de Beauvoir.

My specialism being Music, I achieved Grade 8 Distinction on the oboe aged 14 and a Distinction in my ARSM Diploma aged 16. I have a strong theory knowledge and am experienced in teaching up to approximately GCSE – A Level standard theory.

Hi, my name is Ben Spink and I recently graduated from Durham University with a 2:1 in Music and Philosophy. I have a huge passion for music – in performance I play the trumpet to grade 8 standard, drums and tuned percussion and sing. I have a vast knowledge of the history of music through GCSE (A*), A level (A) and historical modules at university, and I researched in depth the role of the trumpet in British music, 1945-90 for my university dissertation in which I achieved a 2:1. I also have an interest in the psychological impact of music which was a key aspect to my EPQ at Marlborough College titled: ‘Can Music Enhance Sporting Performance’ (A). In Philosopy I achieved A* at GCSE, A at A-Level and excelled in Philosophy at University, particularly with modules surrounding ethics in business, the environment and with animals.

Hello there! My name is Deborah Awe and I teach Maths and the Sciences for younger children all the way up to Year 8! My lessons are particularly aimed at young children to instill a love of the STEM subjects; this is crucial in order to be able to achieve a good grade at these areas in the near future! I currently tutor my youngest sister, who under my tutoring has been receiving straight A grades in this subject – a girl who once struggled to tell the time! I like to teach by understanding what my student does/n’t know – this can allow for me to home in on the areas they are struggling with, making the subject much easier for them. My lessons typically run between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on what the student needs, and what kind of topic area we are working on. I am very flexible with the lesson length so do let me know in advance! I currently study Maths, Chemistry and Biology at A level and have been predicted A A A, so best believe your child is in good hands 🙂