Meet Our Tutors · The Glasgow School of Music
Meet Our Music Tutors in Glasgow
Specialist tutors, matched through a professionally managed music school.
Our active teaching team supports children, teenagers and adults through one-to-one lessons in Kinning Park, Glasgow, with school-led tutor matching and clear educational standards.
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
Specialist tutors for different instruments, ages and goals.
Each profile gives a concise introduction to the teacher. Full subject detail remains on the individual lesson pages.
Amy Morris
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.
Kerry MacDonald
Musical theatre and singing tutor supporting storytelling, vocal confidence, auditions and performance focus.
Choosing a Route
Tutor profiles support the lesson journey. They do not replace it.
Use this page to understand the teaching team. Use the lesson pages to compare subjects, fees, lesson structure and the right next step for the student.
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?
We consider the student’s age, confidence, goals, subject and availability before recommending the most suitable available route.
Are tutors PVG checked?
Yes. Tutors are PVG checked and lessons take place within a structured school environment.
Do tutors teach beginners and adults?
Yes. GSofM teaches children, teenagers and adults, including complete beginners, returning learners and exam students where suitable.
Begin inside the school
Request a trial lesson and we’ll recommend the right next step.
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 starting route.
