David Clement-Smith BMus (Hons)

Piano and Jazz Piano

David studied piano under Clive Williamson and Sebastian Forbes at the University of Surrey, Guildford, where he honed his skills as both a versatile accompanist and soloist, graduating with the Robert Naylor prize for the most meritorious degree recital. He has since performed worldwide in a variety of different ensembles: function bands, a jazz trio, classical group "Sinfonia Viva," and a folk/rock band! He is also in demand as an arranger, with recent credits including hit musical 'Dreamboats and Petticoats' and the Neil Sedaka biopic 'Laughter in the Rain.'

David has been teaching at Thornbury for over 15 years now. He likes to combine his classical training with his love of jazz, incorporating song writing, and improvisation into his lessons and actively encouraging as much ensemble playing as possible. David mostly teaches the advanced pupils at Thornbury Music (Grade 6 - 8's) and is an inspirational and very popular teacher for those pupils wishing to play classical or Jazz piano.

Kathryn Leeke MA (Oxon) DipABRSM ARCO

Piano and Vocals

Kathryn started playing the piano at the age of four, learning from her school music teachers at Micklefield and Sutton High Schools and from ‘Surrey Youth Music’, performing as a teenager on recorder and cello in County ensembles.

Kathryn went on to gain a first-class degree in music from Merton College Oxford, where she was Organ Scholar. Kathryn’s inspirational teachers have included Robert Munns, Ian Curror, Stephen Farr, and David Goode.

Kathryn has held posts including Director of Chapel Music at Shrewsbury School, Director of Youth Music at St Chad’s Civic Church Shrewsbury, and Director of Music at University College Oxford.

As a performer, in addition to recordings and recitals, Kathryn has appeared on BBC ‘Songs of Praise’ several times as a singer, piano accompanist and choral director. Kathryn is also an experienced examiner for the ABRSM and the Royal School of Church Music, through which she met her husband, David Leeke.

Lucy Joyce ARAM, BMus, LRAM, Dip RAM,

Clarinet, Sax, Piano

Lucy Joyce began learning the clarinet at the age of 10 and was soon awarded a place at the Royal College of Music Junior Department. Whilst there she won the Peter Morrison Concerto Competition and performed Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in her final year.

Lucy went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music and whilst there won many competitions, including the Boosey & Hawkes Woodwind Award. She also had the opportunity to perform Finzi & Weber's Clarinet Concerto in London and at the Edinburgh Festival.

After leaving college Lucy was principal clarinettist with the Gustav Mahler Orchestra touring through Europe under world-renowned conductors, such as Claudio Abbado, Pierre Boulez and Daniele Gatti.

Lucy continued her career in London as a freelance musician, performing in orchestras and chamber music ensembles as well as recording for the BBC.

Lucy is also a well respected teacher and runs her own music school in Surrey called 'Thornbury Music'. Thornbury music has 8 talented teachers and performers working there teaching over 100 children each week. It is a highly regarded music school in the area. Lucy also teaches at some of the local senior schools in Guildford.

Louise Kaiser BA (Hons)

Piano, Saxophone and Clarinet

Louise began learning the piano at the age of 10 quickly followed by the clarinet and saxophone. She studied music at Bath Spa University and studied saxophone under Will Gregory.

Louise has over 30 years of teaching experience covering beginners to advanced students, from the very young to more mature.

Although she is classically trained her love of jazz and big band music became evident when she co-founded the ‘Pink But Spotted Jazz Band’ at the age of 17.

Louise moved to Ireland in 1999 and has played with various swing bands including the Route 66 Big Band of which she was Musical Director for 5 years. During her time in Ireland she worked for various music schools and primary schools and also worked as an accompanist for choirs and soloists.

She has recently moved back to West Sussex where she is originally from and is settling back into the local music scene.

Janet McIntosh BA Ed (Hons) ALCM

Piano

Janet has had the privilege of inspiring children to enjoy learning music for the past 30 years.

She studied piano and harpsichord alongside the clarinet whilst gaining a BA Ed (Hons) in Music at Canterbury and began her career as a class teacher It wasn't long before she followed her passion for music teaching and travelled to Kenya to take up a post as Director of Music at St Andrew's Preparatory School. Alongside class teaching, Janet enjoyed teaching the piano and the clarinet, encouraging the children to reach the highest of standards in their playing. She conducted choirs, orchestras and ensemble groups as well as accompanying at concerts and ABRSM examinations. On her return to the UK, Janet became Director of Music at The Hawthorns School in Surrey.

Following a break from teaching whilst raising her children, Janet has taught music at Hoe Bridge Pre-Prep School as well as teaching the piano

Emily Young BA (Hons) Music Therapy PGdip

Cello and Piano

Emily chose to learn the Cello following encouragement from her primary school choir teacher! Music remained an active hobby, leading to her decision to study music at Bath Spa University in 1998.

Emily specialised in performance and composition at Bath Spa and was principal Cello of the University orchestra. She performed with local orchestras including Bath Philharmonia and the New Bristol Sinfonia. She also performed extensively with other varied ensembles, including Wind band (Oboe), Viol Consort (Tenor Viol), & String Ensembles (Cello) as part of the 'Rainbow Over Bath' concert series, Bath Festival and COMA contemporary music projects.

Emily's interest in music-making to benefit health and wellbeing lead to a PGdip in Music Therapy at Roehampton University in 2004, during which she also enjoyed performing freelance with semi-professional orchestras in London. She also performed frequently with pop/rock artists at well known music venues in London, such as Barfly and the Marquee club, as well as other city based music festivals, such as 'In the City' in Manchester, and at the Birmingham NEC 'Sound' event. She has enjoyed making recordings for up and coming artists, and was privileged to spend time doing this at Abbey Road Studios.

Currently, Emily teaches Cello and Piano to children and adults in the Guildford area. She continues to enjoy playing with three very stylistically different chamber ensembles; The Marinescu Ensemble (String Quartet/Trio), the Delphi Trio, (Flute, Cello, Piano) and the Minerva Duo (Flute/Cello).