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HCM Happenings

HCM Happenings

The HCM news page is jam packed with all things music and industry related! From industry news, to student success stories; to event reviews and exclusive interviews – we have lots to talk about.

Have you got some news for us? Whether it’s a gig,  or maybe you have some interesting industry news, we’re always looking for new content to share, just get in touch!

  • RACHEL DUERDEN

    Rachel started to learn the piano at the age of 7 and her love for music continued to develop. She studied Music GCSE and achieved Grade 8 Piano at the age of 18.

  • Rob Allen

    Rob is now retired having taught for 42 years mainly in the London Borough of Barnet. For the last 27 years of his career he was headteacher in three different schools.

  • Joe Brunton
    After leaving university, Joe worked in a small record label in Margate as a sound engineer. Here, he helped 6 artists develop, produce and release their music, focusing on vocal production. 
  • Mark Scaife

    Mark has studied music for all of his life, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in music from King’s College London, and a Master’s in Musicology from Oxford University.

  • Kerry Downing

    After completing a degree in Radio Film and television with Music, specialising in performance Kerry has played in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, The Festival Hall, the Barbican, The Soho Jazz Festival and toured around Europe performing in Big Bands, Soul groups and Pop fusion.

  • Victor De Paula

    Victor’s approach to teaching is to encourage playing by ear, and by imitation whilst incorporating theory and note reading. His aim is to build his pupils confidence and to develop their performing skills in their own style; to achieve their full potential whilst remaining within the parameters of their chosen genre.

  • TONY MORRIS

    Tony started taking music lessons at the age of 6, was gigging by the time he was 8 and hasn’t stopped learning, writing and performing since.

  • Marie Lee

    Marie Lee is dedicated to her teaching and teaches both group and one to one lessons with an aim to make lessons fun, educational and engaging, across all genres.

     

  • Piano

    Strike the right chord with piano tuition from the best in the business.