Hi, I'm Annie!
Hi, I'm Annie!
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I’m a brass musician and teacher, and the person behind Brass & Beyond!
I graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama with a BMus (Hons) in Orchestral Performance, specialising in Eb Bass (Tuba). Alongside my orchestral training, brass banding has been a huge part of my musical life, from playing with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain to competing at Championship Section level.
I created Brass & Beyond because I believe learning music should be supportive, enjoyable and shaped around the individual. Whether I’m helping someone make their very first sound, developing a more experienced player’s confidence, exploring music theory or introducing little ones to music through Little Musicians, I want every learner to feel comfortable developing at their own pace.
Most importantly, I want the people I teach to enjoy making music — because that’s where it all begins.
My musical journey
My musical journey
My musical beginnings
My musical beginnings
2010 onwards
I began my musical journey on the violin, aged 6, joining the North Somerset Centre for Young Musicians in 2011, and later leading both the Intermediate and Senior Orchestras
Discovering brass
Discovering brass
2014 onwards
I discovered brass through Lions Brass for Youth, beginning on tenor horn before progressing through baritone and eventually finding my home on Eb Bass.
Building my musicianship
Building my musicianship
Growing up
Alongside ensemble playing, I developed my skills across several instruments, achieving Grade 8 Eb Bass, Grade 7 Violin, Grade 6 Trombone and Grade 5 Music Theory.
National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
2020-2023
Seven courses with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, including five residential courses, performing under a range of leading conductors.
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
2022-2026
BMus (Hons) Orchestral Performance, specialising in Eb Bass (Tuba), alongside three years performing with the RWCMD Brass Band.
Championship Brass Banding
Championship Brass Banding
2023-Present
Currently Principal Eb Bass at Ebbw Valley Brass Band, performing and competing at Championship level. Brass banding continues to be a huge part of my musical life.
My approach to teaching
My approach to teaching
I believe that everyone learns differently, so my teaching is shaped around the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
My aim is to create a friendly and supportive environment where learners feel comfortable trying new things, asking questions and developing at their own pace. Whether we're working on the very first notes, preparing for an exam or performance, developing existing skills or simply making music for enjoyment, lessons are built around each learner's individual goals.
Above all, I want my students to leave lessons feeling more confident, more curious and excited to keep making music.
Supportive & encouraging
Supportive & encouraging
A positive space to build confidence, ask questions and learn without pressure.
Tailored to you
Tailored to you
Lessons shaped around your experience, confidence and individual musical goals.
Enjoying music
Enjoying music
Because making progress matters, but enjoying the music you make matters too.
What you can expect from me
What you can expect from me
Professional & prepared – Enhanced DBS checked and a member of the Musicians' Union, with relevant professional insurance for music teaching.
Friendly & reliable – A professional but relaxed approach, with clear communication around lessons, bookings and arrangements.
A supportive environment – A welcoming space where learners are treated with respect and encouraged to develop their confidence at their own pace.
Ready to make some music?
Ready to make some music?
Whether you're looking for brass tuition, music theory support or a first musical experience for your little one, I'd love to hear from you.
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