School Of Music

Re-Opening Of Allens School Of Music

Instrumental Music Teachers Wanted

We now require instrumental music teachers for Piano, Electronic Keyboard and Organ, Guitar/Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone and Violin.

If you are interesting in teaching in our purpose built music studios, please contact us at the showroom on 01493 842887 or email us via the Contact Page.

Introducing Cody Frederick

Cody Frederick is a multi-instrumentalist and composer from sunny Southern California, USA with a deep love for guitar and almost twenty years of playing experience.
 
With almost a decade of experience in the music industry, he has a wide knowledge of styles, genres, and techniques.
 
He has been teaching guitar to beginner and intermediate level students for several years, sharing his enthusiasm and understanding of the instrument with pupils of all ages and walks of life.”

Instruments Taught: Guitar, Bass, Ukulele

Introducing Karen Wareham

With over 30 years of teaching experience, Karen remains as passionate about music education as ever. After gaining her music degree and teaching qualification from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, she have dedicated her career to inspiring both children and adults of all ages and abilities — from complete beginners to Grade 8 and beyond.

As a multi-instrumentalist specialising in woodwind and piano, she brings a broad and practical musicianship to her teaching. Alongside her work as an educator, she performs professionally and believes that sharing the joy and confidence that comes from live performance is an essential part of learning music.

She is committed to nurturing each student’s individual strengths, building solid technique, and fostering a genuine love of music that lasts a lifetime. ​

Instruments Taught: Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute

Introducing Caroline Heggie

Caroline Heggie is a versatile musician with a passion for teaching Violin. She has over 15 years of experience as a violinist and music theorist.

She trained in the USA where she earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in music education. She has taught privately, in primary and secondary schools, and at the university level. Caroline prioritises inclusivity and her teaching philosophy emphasises inspiring love for music at all levels.

Her academic research has focused on utilising existing performance skills to achieve demanding music theory requirements. She has remained active in the performance scene, a member of Norwich’s Philharmonic Orchestra and Mozart Orchestra.

If you’re looking to begin or continue with the violin, or striving to pass a music theory exam, Caroline is eager to help you on your way

Instruments Taught: Violin, Music Theory

Introducing Nick Ball

Nick Ball brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to his teaching. As the course leader for Performing Arts at East Coast College (Gt. Yarmouth) for the last 25 years, alongside working as a director and musical director for several theatre companies (including his own company, Triple T Productions), Nick has helped develop many performers, leading to several of them attending prestigious universities and drama schools and subsequently performing around the world.

Nick trained at the London College of Music and has performed regularly, onstage in musicals and pantomimes, as an instrumental soloist, as an accompanist, and in various bands and orchestras, performing a wide variety of styles and genres.

Developing and nurturing talent has always been Nick’s overall priority in his teaching whether it be as a hobby or working towards qualifications, and he has experience teaching all ages.

Instruments taught: Piano, Keyboard, Singing and Brass