At what age did you begin learning your instrument? ​
I began to learn the piano when I was 8 years old.
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Where did you study?
I studied piano with Professor Niel Immelman at Kingston University, London.
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Please tell us more about your music experiences.
I worked in the United Arab Emirates and in Egypt for 10 years. During my time I taught classroom music and piano to primary school children as well as leading the choirs and junior orchestra.​
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Whilst living in the United Arab Emirates, what performance experience did you have?
In the Emirates the children and I performed to Sheikh Al Qasami, the ruler of Sharjah as he walked around the school. In Egypt when I taught music at the British School of Alexandria the choir and I performed at the annual El Alamein Commemoration. The school prize giving took place at the Bibliotheca of Alexandra and we performed there.
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Apart from music, what other hobbies do you have?
I like to go out on walks, I enjoy swimming, reading, going to the theatre, tai chi but most of all, travel, travel, travel!
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If you had one piece of advice for music students, what would it be?
Say 'hello' to your instrument every day with practice and enjoy making and listening to music.