Strings

We have three string teachers working at the NMC.

Emma Coleman B.Mus (Hons) (Cello, Violin)

Emma began violin lessons at 13 whilst living in Texas, and a year later started cello tuition. She recently completed a BMus(Hons) degree at Canterbury Christ Church University where she studied Cello as her principal instrument and violin as a secondary study. Emma is an experienced performer and has performed in a wide range of chamber ensembles (string quartet, piano trio etc), orchestral work and some solo performances. She now teaches at several schools in the area and at the NMC

Margaret Seymour B.Mus (Violin)

Margaret has played violin and piano since the age of 8. At school she was involved in a wide range of musical activities before going on to study for a music degree at the University of Sheffield, focusing on both solo and ensemble performance, vocal skills, community music, African music and composition. Whilst at university Margaret taught violin and piano, and worked in community music placements around the city of Sheffield. Margaret not only teaches violin at the NMC but whole class singing in primary schools in the area and is a classroom teaching assistant.

Elaine Binney DipABRSM (Violin & Viola)

Elaine has played the violin since the age of 9 and achieved her ABRSM diploma in performance only nine years later. She has been classically trained and has also moved into the realms of jazz and rock/pop violin. She has since taught people of all ages and standards and thoroughly enjoys making music enjoyable – the more fun you have playing, the better you will learn! During her early years she led several local orchestras and has gone on to play jazz and rock in many bands. She has done session work for many artists in Manchester and has recently released an album with her violin-led band "Elaine Binney and the Jazz Rascals".