Professional Cornetist | 10 Years in performance training | Specialist in Solo Performance | Conservatoire Graduate

Oliver and I met some time ago whilst the two of us were at university. We became very good friends.

He introduced me to the world of brass playing, I started coming to a few of his concerts and the like, and I found that there’s more to music than pop, like I originally thought.

I’ve never known a guy to talk so much about music! I’ve got to give it to him, the guy is full of passion.

He started teaching me cornet, a couple of lessons a week. I was absolutely hopeless if I’m honest…

He taught me not only how to play, but how to love it - and I’ve never stopped. Now I’m not half bad, even if I do say so myself. I can read music and understand music, perform to a good standard and have developed a great foundational technique (in his words!).

He was always incredibly patient through my hopelessness, and just would not let me quit.

As a student and as a friend, I couldn’t recommend the man more.

I met Oliver through work, he expressed such enthusiasm for music I had to take him up on his offer for tuition. I had always wanted to pick up a brass instrument.

He’s always been so supportive day or night, and I couldn’t recommend him more.

I started of as a complete beginner and he not only taught me a really solid baseline of fundamental technique, but now has gotten me hooked.

I expect I’ll be playing for a long, long time to come - and I’ve got Oliver to thank!

Legend.