YMSK Principal Beth Helsby is an experienced keyboard and vocal teacher, well known in the Kendal area.

Beth has a degree in music, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and holds the Certificate of Teaching from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (CT-ABRSM). She has been teaching music for over ten years, specialising in singing and keyboard and is experienced in teaching all age groups, from pre-school children to adults.

Beth has taught in a variety of locations, including primary schools, secondary schools and further education Colleges as well as in less formal settings.

Alisun is an experienced teacher and performer specialising in the voice. She has taught in a range of settings, from primary schools to running the vocal education scheme Voicebox across Yorkshire, and currently teaches singing at Kendal College. Born in Miami, Florida, Alisun is completing a PhD in Music at the University of York, researching ‘singalongability’ in popular song. She has a MA in Vocal Studies and has studied classical, pop and folk singing. She performs regularly as a soloist and in various ensembles, and is happy to teach a range of vocal styles, from rock to classical.

Keith has been playing the guitar for over 20 years during which time he has been regularly performing in bands and as a solo artist playing a wide variety of musical styles including rock, blues, folk and jazz

He attended Newcastle college where he gained a HND in Music Production and has since worked regularly in many schools around the area both as a guitar teacher and a music composition/technology tutor. He has also worked as a music leader on many educational programmes, such as the recent R factor competition.

He has been teaching guitar for 5 years to both adult and children learners, in groups and one to one, and enjoys teaching a wide variety of styles.

John was worked as a drummer for a number of years, recording and gigging with some of the North West’s top musicians. He’s had a couple of record deals, toured the UK on several occasions and continues to write, record, produce and play with a varied selection of musicians. He began teaching at 16 and has had several students who have gone on to play professionally and a couple who made the last 10 of ‘Young Drummer of the Year’. John teaches all aspects of drumming including reading, technique, phrasing and most importantly listening.

Christine graduated from the RSAMD with a B.Ed Degree in 1998 and has just moved to the Lake District from Scotland where she taught for 10 years as a music teacher in primary and secondary schools. She has also been a visiting examiner for the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

Christine has worked with many different groups including choir/orchestra/rock band and was producer for a school CD using a local community recording studio. She enjoys working with children and adults using music they enjoy.

Christine teaches Flute, Keyboard, Piano, Vocals and Drums.