Mentor Team
South West Music School works with a highly talented selection of mentors. To find out more, please see below:
Andrew Trewhella
MentorAndrew has spent over 30 years in Music Education, latterly as Director of Music at Wellington School. For more info, click the link below:
Chris Sampson
MentorSince graduating from the RNCM, Chris works as a freelance professional cellist and music educator. For more info, click the link below:
Eddie Parker
Mentor | Composition tutorEddie has been central to some of the most important British jazz in recent years. For more info, click the link below:
Edward Leaker
MentorEdward currently holds the position of Head of Woodwind at Wells Cathedral School. For more info, click the link below:
Graham Lynch
Mentor | Composition tutorWith a PhD in composition, Graham's music has been commissioned and performed in over 30 countries. For more info, click the link below:
Harriet Riley
MentorFollowing a degree in Orchestral Percussion at RWCMD, Harriet is a professional musician and composer. For more info, click the link below:
Jeffrey Williams
MentorJeffrey is an experienced professional musician, music director and educator. For more info, click the link below.
Jennie Troup
Mentor | Mentor Programme ManagerJen has extensive experience working within music education, exams and publishing sectors. For more info, click the link below:
Jim Aitchison
Mentor | Composition tutorJim is an Associate Lecturer at Falmouth University’s Academy of Music and Theatre Arts. For more info, click the link below:
Jon Sterckx
MentorJon is a versatile percussionist with 30+ years playing experience. For more info, click the link below:
Lewis Riley
MentorLewis Riley has been a jazz musician and piano teacher based in Totnes for more than 35 years. For more info, click the link below:
Lindsay Braga
MentorLindsay is a professional violinist and music educator. For more info, click the link below:
Mara Simpson
Mentor | Singer Songwriter tutorMara is classically trained in composition, piano and guitar as well as fine art. For more info, click the link below:
Marc Hadley
MentorMarc is a renowned saxophonist with extensive performing, recording and teaching experience. For more info, click the link below
Mark Crossland
Mentor | Singer Songwriter tutorMark has extensive music industry experience as director, composer, tutor and music theatre producer. For more info, click the link below:
Mark Jones
MentorA professional piano and keyboard player, Mark has performed all over the UK and abroad. Click the link below to read more:
Matthew Ker
Mentor | Singer Songwriter tutorMatthew, aka MaJiKer, is an award-winning, platinum-selling beatboxer, producer & songwriter. For more info, click the link below
Naomi Schulke
MentorNaomi is a Singing Teacher, Writer and Interview Coach. Click the link to read more.
Patrick Bailey
MentorAs a composer, conductor and presenter, Patrick has led many prestigious projects. For more info, click the link below:
Preston Prince
MentorPreston is a drummer and music educator, currently working as Deputy Head of Drums at BIMM, Brighton. For more info, click the link below:
Richard Gonski
Mentor | Composition tutorRichard is a musician, conductor, composer and music educator working across the South West. For more info, click the link below:
Rob Brian
MentorRob is a busy UK session/touring drummer who also performs drum clinics/masterclasses around the world. Click the link below to read more:
Sadie Harrison
Mentor | Composition tutorDr Sadie Harrison is a composer and performer based in Dorset. For more info, click the link below:
Somin Griffin-Dave
MentorSomatic is a dual-heritage Indian-English Sound Artist born and raised in Exeter. For more info, click the link below:
Steve Allsworth
MentorAn experienced guitarist and music educator, Steve is Head of Live Performance at BIMM, London. For more info, click the link below:
Trevor Wiggins
MentorDr Trevor Wiggins has an extensive background working within the music education sector. For more info, click the link below:
Tyler Spicer
MentorTyler is a multi-award nominated producer, songwriter and instrumentalist. Click the link below to find out more: