Mentor Team


Alex Hamilton-Ayres

Mentor | Composition tutor

Alexandra is an award-winning film composer and classical electronic artist. For more info, click the link below:

Carole Jenner Timms

Mentor

Carole Jenner-Timms has played and taught the flute extensively across the South West. For more info, click the link below:

Edward Leaker

Mentor

Edward currently holds the position of Head of Woodwind at Wells Cathedral School. For more info, click the link below:

Eddie Parker

Mentor | Composition tutor

Eddie has been central to some of the most important British jazz in recent years. For more info, click the link below:

Graham Lynch

Mentor | Composition tutor

With a PhD in composition, Graham's music has been commissioned and performed in over 30 countries. For more info, click the link below:

Griselda Sanderson

Mentor

Griselda currently lectures at Plymouth University on the music BA and MA programs. For more info, click the link below:

James Aldridge

Mentor

James is a professional guitarist, singer, songwriter, and teacher working across the South West. For more info, click the link below:

Jennie Troup

Mentor

Jen has extensive experience working within music education, exams and publishing sectors. For more info, click the link below:

Jim Aitchison

Mentor | Composition tutor

Jim is an Associate Lecturer at Falmouth University’s Academy of Music and Theatre Arts. For more info, click the link below:

Jon Sterckx

Mentor

Jon is a versatile percussionist with 30+ years playing experience. For more info, click the link below:

Lewis Riley

Mentor

Lewis Riley has been a jazz musician and piano teacher based in Totnes for more than 35 years. For more info, click the link below

Liv-Marie Kodurand

Mentor

Liv-Marie is a highly acclaimed violinist who performs throughout the UK and Europe. For more info, click the link below:

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