Meet Our Tutors · The Glasgow School of Music
Meet Our Tutors
Specialist music tutors, matched through a professionally managed Glasgow music school.
Our active teaching team supports children, teenagers and adults through one-to-one lessons in Kinning Park, Glasgow. Tutor placement is school-led, based on subject, level, goals, availability and suitability.
Faculty Gateway
A managed faculty, not a casual tutor directory.
This page introduces the people teaching at GSofM. Final tutor placement is confirmed through the school after considering the student’s subject, level, goals, weekly availability and the tutor’s current timetable.
Tutor fit comes before tutor choice
You can request a specific tutor, but the school confirms the most suitable available route based on the student and the timetable.
Different tutors support different routes
The team covers piano, singing, guitar, drums, violin, cello, saxophone, theory and composition routes across children, teenagers and adults. Flute enquiries are reviewed separately through current school availability.
Teaching sits inside one structure
Lessons, communication, safeguarding routes, payments and administration are managed through the school. Where an ongoing place is confirmed, tuition continues at a fixed weekly time through the published Teaching Block calendar.
Tutor Matching
Tutor matching comes before tutor choice.
The tutor list introduces the team. The matching process decides which route is most suitable for the student.
How we recommend a starting route
A strong first match is not just about instrument choice. It depends on the student, the subject, the tutor and the weekly timetable working together.
School Leadership
Founder-led standards, supported by school administration.
GSofM is managed as a school: tutor recruitment, student placement, safeguarding, communication and teaching standards are kept within one coherent structure.
Educational direction and teaching standards
Paul oversees the strategic, educational and operational direction of GSofM while continuing to teach piano, music theory and composition.
View Paul’s Profile
School communication and vocal progression
Sarah supports day-to-day school administration while also teaching singing, confidence, healthy vocal technique and performance readiness.
View Sarah’s ProfileTutor Faculty
Active tutors for different instruments, ages and goals.
Tutor profiles introduce the team. Final placement depends on subject, level, goals, availability and school confirmation.
Amy Karensa
Conservatoire-trained mezzo-soprano and multi-instrument tutor with a calm, expressive and performance-aware approach.
Erdem Akca
Multi-instrument tutor helping string and piano students build secure foundations, technical confidence and independence.
David Walsh
Singing and piano tutor connecting technique, interpretation, musicianship and expressive performance.
Esther Norie
Cello and piano tutor with a steady, reassuring approach to technique, reading and musical routine.
Hazel Sharp
Creative saxophone and piano tutor with a confidence-sensitive, body-aware approach to performance and technique.
Maria Turowska
Violin and piano tutor with a careful approach to reading, listening, technique and expressive playing.
Christian Crome
Drum tutor helping students build groove, coordination, notation, improvisation and rhythmic confidence.
James Innes
Guitar tutor focused on tone, rhythm, phrasing and practical musicianship across blues, roots and contemporary jazz.
Professional Standards
Safeguarding and communication sit inside the school structure.
Tutor quality is not only about musical ability. Families need appropriate checks, clear boundaries, reliable communication and a proper route for concerns.
Teaching at GSofM
Interested in teaching at The Glasgow School of Music?
Joining the GSofM faculty is a selective process. Musicians interested in teaching at the school should use the dedicated application route so qualifications, experience, availability and suitability can be reviewed appropriately.
Recruitment Quality
Selective tutor recruitment protects the student experience.
The quality of a music school depends on who teaches, how they communicate, how they are supported and how the school manages standards. The Apply to Teach route keeps tutor enquiries separate from family lesson enquiries.
Tutor FAQs
Questions before choosing a tutor
Short answers about tutor choice, matching, safeguarding and suitability.
Can I choose a specific tutor?
You can request a tutor. Placement depends on the student’s subject, level, preferred lesson time and the tutor’s current timetable.
How does tutor matching work?
GSofM considers the student’s age, confidence, goals, subject, learning route and availability before recommending the most suitable available tutor route.
Are tutors PVG checked?
Tutor recruitment and relevant roles are handled through appropriate PVG / Disclosure Scotland checks, alongside safeguarding procedures, professional boundaries and school communication routes.
Do tutors teach beginners and adults?
Yes. GSofM teaches children, teenagers and adults, including complete beginners, returning learners and exam students where suitable.
What happens after a suitable trial lesson?
Where an ongoing place is available, GSofM confirms the tutor, lesson length, fixed weekly time and the relevant published Teaching Block arrangements.
Begin inside the school
Find the right route, then request a trial lesson.
Tell us what the student would like to learn, their current level and general availability. The school will review the details and confirm the most suitable available starting route.