Professional Music Tutors • Glasgow

Meet Our Music Tutors in Glasgow

A carefully selected teaching team delivering structured one-to-one music lessons for children, teenagers and adults through a professionally managed school environment.

Carefully selected tutors One-to-one tuition PVG checked Fixed weekly lessons

Why our tutors matter

The right tutor shapes confidence, consistency and progress

Music lessons work best when the tutor understands the student’s level, temperament, goals and weekly routine. At GSofM, tutor placement is handled carefully rather than treated as a casual booking.

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Careful tutor matching

Students are matched according to instrument, age, level, confidence, musical goals and practical availability, helping the first lesson feel considered rather than random.

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Structured weekly progress

GSofM tutors work within a managed school system, supporting consistent weekly tuition, clear communication, professional standards and long-term musical development.

Our tutor team

Meet the tutors teaching at GSofM

Tutor allocation is confirmed after we review the student’s instrument, level, preferred time and lesson aims. Availability changes throughout the year and some tutors may operate waiting lists during peak periods.

Paul Murray, Manager and Piano Tutor at The Glasgow School of Music
Manager & Piano Tutor

Paul Murray

Supports piano students with technique, interpretation, sound quality, musical structure and long-term development.

PianoMusic TheoryCompositionTechnique
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Best suited for

Piano students who need technical development, musical depth, interpretation and long-term progression.

Training

MDes, MMus, BMus (Hons).

Sarah Power, Singing Tutor and Administration Support at The Glasgow School of Music
Singing Tutor & Administration Support

Sarah Power

Supports singing students with healthy vocal technique, confidence, interpretation and performance preparation.

SingingVocal TechniqueMusical TheatreStudent Support
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Best suited for

Singing students who need healthy vocal technique, confidence, song interpretation, exam preparation or audition support.

Training

MMus, PGDip, BMus (Hons).

Amy Morris, Singing, Cello and Piano Tutor at The Glasgow School of Music
Singing, Cello & Piano Tutor

Amy Morris

Conservatoire-trained musician supporting students with technique, confidence and expressive musical development.

SingingCelloPianoClassical Voice
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Best suited for

Singing, cello and piano students who need supportive tuition with strong musical foundations, confidence-building and expressive performance development.

Training

MMus Vocal Performance, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Erdem Akca, Cello, Violin and Piano Tutor at The Glasgow School of Music
Cello, Violin & Piano Tutor

Erdem Akca

Supports cello, violin and piano students with strong technical foundations, tone development and expressive progression.

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Best suited for

Cello, violin and piano students who need focused technical development, musical discipline, expressive performance skills and clear weekly progression.

Training

Cellist, violinist and pianist. BMus, Hacettepe University. MMus, Yasar University.

David Walsh, Singing and Piano Tutor at The Glasgow School of Music
Singing & Piano Tutor

David Walsh

Supports singing and piano students with technique, breath control, tone, interpretation, confidence and musicianship.

SingingPianoClassical VoiceMusicianship
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Best suited for

Singing students, piano students and learners who benefit from strong musicianship and performance-focused support.

Training

Tenor | University of Aberdeen.

Esther Norie, Cello and Piano Tutor at The Glasgow School of Music
Cello & Piano Tutor

Esther Norie

Supports cello and piano students with patient, structured tuition and expressive musical foundations.

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Best suited for

Cello and piano students who need calm, supportive tuition with strong technical and musical foundations.

Training

First Class Honours Music, University of Glasgow.

Hazel Sharp, Saxophone and Piano Tutor at The Glasgow School of Music
Saxophone & Piano Tutor

Hazel Sharp

Supports saxophone and piano students with musicianship, creativity, confidence and healthy technical development.

SaxophonePianoMusicianshipCreative Performance
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Best suited for

Saxophone and piano students who need supportive, confidence-building tuition with strong musicianship, creativity and healthy technical development.

Training

Classical Saxophone, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. ARSM Piano Performance with Distinction.

Maria Turowska, Violin and Piano Tutor at The Glasgow School of Music
Violin & Piano Tutor

Maria Turowska

Supports violin and piano students with technique, musical confidence, expressive playing and structured progression.

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Best suited for

Violin and piano students who need clear technical foundations, musical confidence and consistent development.

Teaching focus

Technique, musicianship, performance and structured musical progress.

Christian Crome, Drum Tutor at The Glasgow School of Music
Drum Tutor

Christian Crome

Supports drum students with rhythm, coordination, groove, jazz drumming, improvisation and creative musicianship.

DrumsJazz DrummingImprovisationComposition
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Best suited for

Drum students developing rhythm, coordination, groove, listening skills and creative musical confidence.

Training

Drummer, composer and jazz musician. University of Glasgow.

James Innes, Guitar Tutor at The Glasgow School of Music
Guitar Tutor

James Innes

Supports guitar students with practical technique, tone, rhythm, musical detail and confident playing across blues, roots and contemporary styles.

Guitar Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Blues & Roots
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Best suited for

Beginner and developing guitar students who want to build strong foundations, improve technique, develop confidence and explore practical musicianship.

Musical focus

Blues, roots music, contemporary jazz guitar, tone, rhythm, phrasing, coordination and practical guitar performance.

Kerry Macdonald, Singing and Musical Theatre Tutor at The Glasgow School of Music
Singing & Musical Theatre Tutor

Kerry Macdonald

Supports singing students with vocal confidence, musical theatre, repertoire, audition technique and expressive performance.

SingingMusical TheatreAudition TechniquePerformance
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Best suited for

Singing students who want supportive vocal coaching, confidence building, musical theatre development and expressive performance skills.

Training

Joint Honours Degree in Dance and Musical Theatre Performance. Estill Level 1 and 2.

Tutor matching

Not sure which tutor is right?

You do not need to choose the tutor yourself. Request a trial lesson and we will review the student’s instrument, level, age, goals and availability before recommending the most suitable teaching route.

Instrument Current level Age and confidence Goals and availability

Tutor availability changes throughout the year

You can request a specific tutor where appropriate, but placement depends on the student’s instrument, level, preferred lesson time and each tutor’s current timetable. The trial lesson helps confirm whether the teaching route is the right fit.

School-led teaching

Why a structured music school gives families more confidence

Lessons sit within a managed school environment, giving families clearer communication, safeguarding expectations and a more consistent route into long-term progress.

Managed tutor matching

We review subject, level, confidence and availability before confirming a suitable tutor route.

Professional school structure

Families deal with the school, with clearer communication, safeguarding expectations and fixed weekly 10-lesson blocks.

Tutor FAQs

Questions about music tutors

Tutor allocation depends on the student’s subject, level, preferred lesson time, learning needs and the tutor’s current timetable.

Can I choose a specific tutor?

You can request a specific tutor, and we will do our best to accommodate this where availability allows. Tutor placement depends on the student’s instrument, level, preferred lesson time and the tutor’s current schedule.

Are your tutors PVG checked?

Yes. Tutors are PVG checked and lessons take place within a structured school environment.

Do your tutors teach complete beginners?

Yes. Complete beginners are welcome. Lessons are adapted to the student’s age, confidence, musical background and pace of progress.

Do tutors prepare students for graded exams?

Yes, where appropriate. Students may work towards ABRSM, Trinity or equivalent exam pathways, although exams are not compulsory.

Can adults take lessons with your tutors?

Yes. We teach children, teenagers and adults, including adult beginners and returning learners.

What happens after the trial lesson?

After the trial lesson, we confirm whether the student would like to continue. Ongoing lessons are arranged as fixed weekly slots and delivered through the 10-lesson block structure.

Begin with the right tutor

Request a trial lesson and we’ll help match the student with a suitable tutor

Tell us what the student would like to learn, their current level and general availability. We will review the details and confirm the most suitable available next step.

542 Scotland Street West Kinning Park, Glasgow Trial lessons by appointment Fixed weekly tuition