• Junior Play for Keeps.

• Play for Keeps.

• Piano tuition.

Sandra has been a musician for most of her life and first started accompanying artistes in her teens. From then on she performed in social clubs around the North West in as well as playing the organ for services at her local church. Over the years she has built up a wealth of performing experience and later began teaching. Sandra’s teaching career began in 1985 and since then she has taught keyboard, piano and organ. In 1995 she became the first Yamaha Music School teacher in Stockport and led a successful keyboard school there until 2014 when she opened her own Music School in Stockport.

During Sandra’s time with Yamaha Music Schools she has encouraged her students to perform in concerts which she herself has organised annually, she loves to write arrangements for the students to perform at these events.

Sandra has full enhanced disclosure status from the DBS.

• Play for Keeps.

• Piano.

Navid is a passionate music enthusiast and dedicated educator committed to spreading the joy of music. During his tenure at The University of Salford, he took centre stage leading the band, Diffusion, and contributing to the World Music Ensemble.
With a wealth of experience, Navid has been instrumental in guiding individuals through one-on-one piano/keyboard instruction for an extensive period. His passion led him to spend over three years nurturing aspiring musicians within secondary schools and colleges, preparing them for their unique musical journeys.

Navid's educational background boasts a Postgraduate qualification in Secondary Music from Manchester Metropolitan University, complemented by a BA (Hons) in Music: PMR from the University of Salford.

To gain insight into Navid's musical ventures, one is invited to explore his YouTube channel. Collaborate with Navid to create musical wonders and share the transformative power of music.

Navid has full enhanced disclosure status from the DBS.

• FunKeyTones.

• Junior Play for Keeps.

• Piano tuition.

• Singing tuition

• Cello tuition

“Music has always played a massive role in my life. With both my parents as professional musicians, my Dad playing saxophone and clarinet and my Mum a violinist, it has surrounded me for as long as I can remember. I began my classical piano training at age 4 at the Royal Academy of Music in Dublin and proceeded to have lessons there in both cello and vocals. I took part in various choirs and orchestras throughout my childhood and teenage years as well as playing parts in musicals and local theatre productions.

I started teaching piano at age 16 in my local music school. I would accompany my Dad doing charity gigs at old people's homes around Dublin and began a career singing at weddings and funerals.

At the age of 15 I began writing my own compositions which led me to study songwriting at Leeds Conservatoire with keyboards as my primary instrument. Through university, I joined a band which gigged in Leeds and performed as a solo artist across many venues”.

Eveanna has full enhanced disclosure status from the DBS.

Guitar Encounters.

A local guitarist from New Mills, Shane first picked up the guitar aged 6 mainly influenced from having a musical family. His mother played piano and his father was a keen rock guitarist. After listening to his father playing numerous songs from bands such as Cream, Whitesnake, Metallica, and Guns n Roses, he began to show particular interest in rock guitar.

Primarily self taught, it was around 18 years of age that Shane started to take his option’s seriously as he attended college studying music performance and then on to university to study popular music performance. Now with his educational path complete, Shane has developed a proficiency in most popular music styles on guitar, ranging from all out Shred Rock, to more subtle tones and harmonic complexities of Jazz, through to the rhythmical feel and technicality of funk. He prides himself on his extensive chord knowledge and his sense of improvisation.

Now performing with several bands, Shane’s musicianship and technical skills continue to improve making him a fantastic addition to the Yamaha team.

Shane has full enhanced disclosure status from the DBS.

• Drums

• Electric Guitar

• Bass Guitar

  George is a freelance multi- instrumentalist, and a recent graduate of the university of Manchester where he gained a Masters in composition. Primarily a Jazz drummer, but also a proficient bassist and guitarist he is an in-demand performer around Manchester. He has recently expanded into folk-fusion performance, and is the musical director for a 10-piece function band. 

  Originally from Stratford-Upon-Avon, he grew up in and around the Birmingham indie scene, gigging with various bands. At this time he fostered a love for orchestral playing, particular percussion, and focussed on an holistic approach to learning and making music. This polystylism has continued to be the bedrock of everything he does, allowing him to engage professionally in music styles as varied as possible.

  George has full enhanced disclosure status from the DBS.

• Drums

  Adam Hargreaves is a drummer of 19 years with a passion for music and education. He is experienced in many styles with a degree in music and holds the belief that anyone can learn no matter the age or starting point.

  After completing studies he has gained experience playing semi-professionally in theatres, in addition to playing in Jazz, Rock, Reggae and Latin ensembles.

  Adam has decided to focus on his love for teaching, and by applying his experience to the development of his students and by teaming up with Stockport Music School, it has given him a great platform and environment to do so.

  Adam has full enhanced disclosure status from the DBS.

• Saxophone.

• Flute.

• Clarinet.

Ed graduated from Salford University in 1997 where he studied Saxophone and Jazz theory. Ed's been a working musician since graduation appearing notably at Aberdeen International Festival 2001, Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2004 and countless appearances at the Manchester Jazz festival . In 2004 Ed hosted a jam which supported the Lincoln Centre Jazz orchestra (led by Wynton Marselis). He's also had the honour of performing live with the great Tony Bennett back in in 2000!

In addition to his teaching work at Yamaha Music Point Stockport Ed is also a part-time woodwind lecturer at Leeds/Becketts university teaching theory as well as performance.

Ed has full enhanced disclosure status from the DBS.

• Violin

• Music Theory

Born in Hong Kong, Helen started learning violin at the age of 9. During her time at high school she actively took part in school performances and later on in community orchestras. In addition to the orchestra’s annual performance, she also performed in hospital and free community concerts.

Helen has been a violin tutor since she was a college student. Starting as a part time teacher in 1998 whilst having another full time job, she wanted to make teaching music her main profession and was able to achieve this in 2008.

Helen teaches violin and music theory. Her students range from young children, teenagers to adults; she teaches both individuals and small groups. She gains great satisfaction from seeing her students grow with a love for music, and achieving their goals.

At 2014, she took an ABRSM course and was awarded the Certificate of Teaching CT ABRSM. The following year she was awarded a Diploma in Principles of Instrumental Teaching Violin.

She moved to Stockport in 2022 and now also enjoys being a member of The Light Orchestra GB.

Helen has full enhanced disclosure status from the DBS.