Violin, Piano & Music Theory
Claire Goldie
BMus(Hons), PGCE, MISM
Claire started playing the violin at age 8 and from the first lesson knew playing the violin was what she wanted to do. During the following years she won many awards and gained a scholarship to study at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
After graduation Claire quickly started playing with professional orchestras and string quartets in the South west. Following this she has recorded for and worked with a range of artists and played in beautiful venues including the Royal Albert Hall. Claire’s previous clients include Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles. Claire has also played as part of the Bristol String Quartet for over 20 years and has built up her own business ‘Wedding Violinist’ alongside this.
Since 2001 she has taught violin, viola, piano, reorder and music theory from the ages of 5+ to adults. Additionally, she is a qualified primary school teacher with a PGCE specialism in music. She has previously worked as a KS1/2 teacher and SenCo, supporting the Senior Management team in leading changes within the school for children with SEN. Within her class she also delivered whole class curriculum music lessons on a weekly basis plus whole class violin and recorders!
Claire is passionate about promoting perfomance opportunities, and over the years she has entered pupils for external examinations, local festivals, and encouraged children to take advantage of performance opportunities.
Claire is a flexible, patient and kind teacher and most importantly would like to help children and adults to learn in a relaxed non-judgmental environment.
The first lesson would be an opportunity to discuss goals/preferred learning styles/assess what level you are already at if you have previously had lessons and to get to know each other!