MUSIC…IT’S WHAT WE DO

Lex

Lex is the founder and owner of Melton Music Tuition and has a long background in education within music and the performing arts. As a performer Lex has played in a large number of working bands over the years and more recently he has been focussing on pit playing in musical theatre productions. He first branched into teaching during his yeas as a student when he worked as a private guitar teacher from around 2003 to pay his way through university where he studied music technology. He later expanded into teaching in schools and has since then been building a network of schools and colleges where he offers a range of music lessons through his brand Melton Music Tuition and his team of talented music teachers.
In addition to Melton Music Tuition Lex is also a director and joint owner of the Forrester Academies which is a company that offers a wide range of preforming arts education services to Melton Mowbray and the surrounding area. These services include Performing Stars Academy which is a stage/dance school for children aged four to sixteen and Sky Theatre which is the resident armature theatre company for the Melton Theatre.
Outside of his professional life Lex is a school governor of curriculum for Asfordby Hill Primary school not to mention husband and father of three.

Suzanne

Suzanne has been teaching Piano and Singing for over 20 years. She started learning the piano from the age of 4 years and starting singing lessons at the age of 10. She has progressed through the grades up to grade 8 and enjoys teaching right through to diploma level. Her specialism is Musical Theatre and she graduated in 2004 with a BA HONS in Performing Arts from De Montfort university. She then went on to study for her PGCE drama in secondary education.
Suzanne enjoys teaching all ages and abilities and particularly enjoys developing students confidence through performance. She is affiliated with the exam boards: London College of Music, ABRSM and Rock School.

Fabrizio Ferraro

Fabrizio Ferraro is a composer, concert artist and educator. He graduated in Guitar
and in Composition with honours. Fabrizio is regularly invited to perform in
international guitar and chamber music festivals. As a soloist and in duo together with
the Slovak guitarist Adam Marec, he has performed across Europe, Asia and USA. He
has collaborated with several orchestras including the Slovak Sinfonietta of Zilina,
and the Philarmonia of Bratislava, Incipit orchestra of Naples. As a composer he
writes multi-stylistic works, from abstract symphonic music, to solo guitar and
chamber music, to a classical symphony. His collaborations include such orchestras
as the Budapest Scoring orchestra in Hungary, the Incipit orchestra in Naples, Italy,
and the Queensboro Symphony Orchestra in New York, USA. As a performer and
educator Ferraro has given numerous concerts, workshops and conferences for
international music festivals. A multiple international prize winner, ha has both
performed and adjudicated on some of the most important guitar and chamber music
competitions, including the Hong Kong International Guitar Festival and Competition,
Hellys International Guitar Festival in Cornwall (UK), International Guitar Festival and
Competition Zruc na Sazavou in the Czech Republic, Guitar Days in Banska Stiavnica,
Slovakia amongst others. Fabrizio Ferraro’s compositions have been played and
recorded in Europe and USA. He also regularly performs and records programmes
for radio and television across Europe. He has also a background as rock musician
and in 2017 he has recorded and album with the metal band Scandelion in London,
UK.
Originally a performer on classical guitar, Ferraro nowadays often performs on a 19th
century guitar, focussing on repertoire from the late 18th and 19th centuries. Unusually
for a classical guitar trained performer, he plays standing, allowing him freedom of
movement and expression.

Jayne

Music is one of the greatest passions in my life. I started to play the violin at 9 years of age and piano at 11 years. I achieved grade 8 in the violin, viola and piano.
I qualified in music at A level, was awarded a B.A. (Hons) Music from Hull University and gained a post-graduate diploma in orchestral violin playing from the National Centre of Orchestral Studies. I am also a qualified primary school teacher and have a PGCE.
I have taught music privately to both adults and children who gained excellent results when entered into ABRSM exams. I have been teaching for 25 years, have taught class music from nursery to year 6 and led classes and instrumental groups in the production of concerts.
I enjoy playing the violin and piano at home and with groups of friends. I have extensive experience of playing in orchestras and ensembles including the Helix Ensemble and Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra. I currently play violin with the Rutland Sinfonia.
I love teaching music and get a great sense of achievement when I see pupils enjoying music and developing their potential.

Matt

Matt began his musical journey primarily as a pianist at age 6. He quickly realised he had perfect pitch, a good musical ear and knew music was his life’s passion. He soon went on to play the trumpet, organ, guitar and violin in his teenage years before studying music at the University of Surrey, majoring in composition. As a performer, Matt has played as a multi-instrumentalist across a diverse range of music; from musicals to function bands, a solo jazz pianist in restaurants to session and recording work for UK artists. With a great desire for teaching music and sharing his knowledge, Matt builds a friendly rapport with his students whether they are 4 years old or well into retirement, making lessons fun, informative and motivational.

Instruments:
Piano, Trumpet, Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Violin, Theory & Composition.

Nick

Nick is an experienced musician with over 20 years of teaching experience. Having attended music college in London in the late 90’s, Nick spent a decade as a professional theatre musician. Providing drums for national touring productions such as Blood Brothers and Whistle Down The Wind, Nick’s time in musical theatre culminated in two and a half years in London’s West End as drummer for Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He has also enjoyed success as part of a songwriting duo, playing multiple instruments as well as singing and has appeared at festivals up and down the country. Nick enjoys teaching pupils of all ages and abilities, is happy working in a wide variety of styles and genres and is familiar with both the Trinity and Rockschool graded syllabuses.

Rachael Wilson

Rachael is a graduate of The Royal Northern College of Music. Rachael has been teaching singing for 25 years. In addition to teaching privately Rachael has taught singing for numerous schools and musical theatre groups. Rachael is also passionate about MDing and has been the Musical Director for many musicals and singing ensembles. Rachael is excited to pass on her knowledge, experience and expertise teaching at PSA.

Irene Dong

Irene is a passionate piano teacher who enjoys helping students discover the joy of playing music. She teaches students from complete beginners through to those returning to the piano or looking to develop their confidence and skills.

Alongside her piano teaching, Irene works full-time for the NHS and is a busy mum to three young children. Her experience as a parent gives her a strong understanding of the challenges of balancing learning and hobbies with family life.

Irene’s teaching focuses on creating a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment where every student can learn at their own pace while making steady progress.

She believes piano lessons should be enjoyable, encouraging and tailored to each individual student. Whether learning for the first time, preparing to develop new skills or simply playing for enjoyment, Irene aims to make every lesson positive, rewarding and fun.

With her passion for music and experience as both a teacher and parent, Irene is dedicated to helping students build confidence, develop their musical abilities and discover just how enjoyable making music can be.

Vikki

With having a passion for singing and performing since childhood, Vikki been providing vocal lessons for the past 18 months. After studying Musical Theatre at Brooksby Melton College she has spent many years performing in various shows. Her expertise is Musical Theatre but has a love for all genres of music. Vikki really thrives teaching all ages and enjoys sharing her knowledge of singing and performing to others.

Kirsty Ann

Kirsty is an experienced singing teacher and professional performer, teaching students from complete beginners through to West End professionals. She holds a DipLCM, LAMDA Teaching Qualification, PGCE, MA in Music Therapy and BA (Hons) in Performance in Music.

With extensive professional experience spanning cruise ships, the West End, Edinburgh Fringe, the BBC and beyond, Kirsty brings a wealth of industry knowledge to every lesson.
She teaches all genres and offers LCM singing exams from beginner through to diploma level, with specialist pathways in Musical Theatre and Pop.

Alongside her private teaching, Kirsty works as a Voice Specialist at a performing arts college. Her teaching focuses on nurturing each individual voice, developing technique and, most importantly, building confidence.

Whether preparing for exams, auditions or professional performance — or simply singing for enjoyment — Kirsty believes every lesson should be supportive, encouraging and fun.

Bernice

Bernice has over twenty-five years of Directing and teaching experience. After gaining a BA (Hons) in Theatre, Politics and Philosophy from Exeter University, she went on to post graduate study at Bretton Hall. As an experienced director, she has developed an extensive and varied catalogue of over forty plays and Musicals. Credits include; Godspell, Return to the Forbidden Planet, Addams Family, Fame, Footloose, Cabaret, Sweet Charity, Rent, Gypsy, The Wiz, Chicago, A Chorus Line, 13 The Musical, Shrek, We Will Rock You, Holes, Blood Wedding, Protection, Earthquakes in London, Equus, Dumb Waiter, The Suffrage Plays, A View from A Bridge, Top Girls, The Butterfly’s Evil Spell, Road, Two, Blackout, The Static, Oedipus, Miss Julie, A Doll’s House, The Importance of being Earnest, The Bear, The Proposal, The Dangers of Tobacco, The Tempest, Cymbeline, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet and, an all-female reimagining of Macbeth. As an educator, Bernice has been an advisor for the WJEC exam board and consortium leader of drama for Leicestershire. Within a college setting, she has been Learning Co-ordinator for FE and HE Performing Arts and Lead Practitioner for Teaching and Learning. Bernice is currently an Acting Coach at Addict Dance Academy in Leicester. She also delivers the LAMDA Acting qualification for Forrester Academies and is our Director for PSA Senior shows.