Traditional Irish style fiddle and violin taught by ear and written music. I cover physical comfort, performance anxiety and finding your own style. MA Trad Music 2006, teaching since 2005

I had lessons from Joanne in early 2020, before the first Coronavirus shutdown. She is a classically trained violinist with great technique, but I went to her for specific training in traditional music style. I was extremely satisfied with the outcome, a new reel set which I now play regularly. Her knowledge of this style, and style tips she gave me, helped enormously. Above all, her patience, her willingness to spend time analysing and correcting my mistakes and weaknesses, contributed greatly to my enjoyment of lessons with her and improvement of my violin technique.

I strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a great violin teacher.

David B.

Joanne is one of the most compassionate and talented fiddle players and educators I have had the pleasure of working with, and I can honestly say that I would recommend her completely. She understands the needs of each learner as an individual and finds empowering ways to overcome challenges. It’s always been an honour to work with her and I look forward to more future collaborations. She’s a truly inspiring teacher and a totally soulful musician.