East Dulwich Violin School

Founder - Cassandra Hutchings

Viola player, Cassandra Hutchings, currently enjoys an exciting performing career with professional orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Ballet Philharmonic and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Cassandra is a passionate teacher of violin and viola, a widely experienced chamber musician and gives regular solo recitals throughout the UK.
Cassandra gained a Bachelor of Music from the Royal Academy of Music and was a scholar at the Royal College of Music where she graduated with a Masters in Performance. Whilst studying at the Royal College of Music, her chamber group won the ‘Special prize’ in the Chamber Music with Piano Competition and took part in the Mentorship at Kings Place Chamber Studio with her String Trio. Whilst studying Cassandra trained with leading musicians and performed with some of the finest conductors in the world.
Cassandra started her teaching career whilst she was still studying at the Junior department of the Royal Academy of Music, where she was invited to teach violin, viola and chamber music. Whist teaching at the Junior RAM Cassandra worked alongside top musicians and teachers, and received a thorough grounding in teaching.
Cassandra is dedicated to inspiring passion and real music making while imparting knowledge of fundamental technique. She ensures that students feel comfortable and able on their instrument, as well as enabling them to enjoy and love music making. Cassandra teaches beginners to professionals with outstanding results and a cultivation of a love of music. Cassandra has become a specialist for beginners, who she teaches using a mixture of the Kodaly and Solfedge system, with Russian technique.

Testimonials

Keith (Arabella 144 grade 1 violin ABRSM, July 2018)
My daughter Arabella was taught by Cassandra. I can honestly admit she is the most outstanding teacher we have ever had.She has great communication and teaching skills that helped Arabella achieve a very high Distinction in her recent exam. It was a real privilege to have her as Arabella ‘s teacher.

Patricia (Holly 132 grade 2 violin ABRSM, July 2018. 135 grade 1 ABRSM December 2017)
Cassandra is a dedicated, highly skilled and inspiring teacher. She is very patient and calm with a skill for bringing out the very best in her pupils ensuring they reach an excellent standard. She has developed my children’s technique and sound immeasurably and they love her teaching style and as a result have grown significantly in confidence. I can’t recommend her highly enough!

Amy (staff accompanist, Hindhead Music Centre)
I know Cassandra both as a teacher and a player. She is a dedicated, professional violist, and a conscientious teacher. Her students consistently gain high marks in exams, and she has turned around students who previously showed little promise. Her students all love her and work hard for her.

Alison (Eleanor, working towards grade 3 violin)
Cassandra is an excellent violin teacher and I can thoroughly recommend her - my daughter really enjoyed her lessons and progressed well. A commendable focus on excellence and technique.

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Founder - Cassandra Hutchings