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Our Team

Get to know the committed professionals at The Excelsis School of Music in North London, a passionate group of experienced instructors and performers dedicated to releasing musical potential for students of all ages. Offering experience in piano, violin, guitar, singing, and beyond, our DBS-checked staff provides individualised, holistic instruction that achieves exam success, creativity, and a lifelong passion for music. Whether in collaborative group piano classes for young beginners or accommodating adult piano classes, we foster a motivating setting where each student flourishes.

Principal Karen | BMus (Hons), MA, CT ABRSM, DipABRSM, CertPTC

Piano, Music Theory & Musicianship

Karen, Founder & Director – Piano, Music Theory & Musicianship: With almost 20 years of teaching experience, Karen guides our school with a Dalcroze- and Kodály-inspired whole-child approach. A professional EPTA, ISM, and MMA member, classically trained pianist, and specialist in developing young musicians through interactive group piano lessons, she prepares children to read music and play prior to writing. Her creative instruction in improvisation and conducting produces solid, self-assured performers—perfect for up-and-coming talent and those seeking careers in music.

Teacher Alžbeta | BMus (Hons) MMus

Singing & Piano

A multi-talented modern singer and Guildhall postgraduate, Alžbeta infuses piano lessons for adults with jazz and improvisation style. Recipient of Bratislava Summer Jazz School scholarships and featured alongside Iain Ballamy, she designs piano lessons for adults to kindle enthusiasm, combining classical foundations with pop and musical theatre for personalised development.

Teacher Dante | PGCE, MFA, LTCL

Drums, Ukulele, Recorder & Piano

With a PGCE from UCL and LTCL diplomas, Dante is a multi-instrumentalist who has worldwide performance credentials ranging from Shakespeare’s Globe to Hong Kong Coliseum. He is a four-language fluent teacher whose gentle, reassuring manner is expertise in basic piano techniques, guiding beginners through group piano lessons with light-hearted, technology-enriched approaches.

Teacher Emrah | BMus (Hons)

Guitar (Classical, Electric, Bass, Acoustic), Flute, Recorder, Piano

A master’s graduate of Istanbul University and also an owner of Beşiktaş Music Atelier, Emrah provides detailed ABRSM and LCM exam preparation. His experience in directing pop orchestras guides collaborative group piano instruction, while his piano instruction empowers mature students with functional theory-based piano instruction for adults.

Teacher Gábor | BMus (Hons)

Violin & Viola

Winner of prizes from the Franz Liszt Academy and Trinity Laban, Gábor is a soloist with Hungarian ensembles and has toured abroad. His solid classical background challenges violinists of any level and supports our piano programmes for ensemble discovery.

Teacher Gözde | BMus (Hons)

Singing & Piano

A 16-year teaching opera singer with conservatoire training, Gözde directs choirs and prepares for Grades 1-8 and GCSE Music. Her disciplined but imaginative teaching excels in adult piano classes, establishing technical confidence in classical, pop, and musical theatre.

Teacher Agnieszka | MMus, ArtDip, PGCert

Cello, Piano, Musicianship, Choir, Music Ensembles

Agnieszka holds an MMus degree from the Royal College of Music and qualifications in Kodály, Dalcroze, and music therapy. She incorporates body awareness and movement into lessons. Her integrated approach deepens group piano lessons with choir and ensemble, developing intuitive play for all ages.

Teacher Noemi | BMus (Hons) MA

Violin & Viola

Trinity Laban postgraduate and Band Kurtz prizewinner Noemi has played at Wigmore Hall and Royal Albert Hall. Her highly praised technique caters to string players wanting depth, complementing piano ideally for chamber music composition.

Teacher Rita | BMus (Hons), LTCL, LRAM

Violin & Piano

A master’s graduate of the Royal Academy of Music with LRAM teaching qualifications, Rita has played throughout the UK, Europe, and Hong Kong. Her workshop experience makes group piano lessons exciting, while her double degree in violin-piano provides adults with fulfilling, performance-orientated piano lessons for adults.

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