I was teaching myself piano at home to accompany my singing when my dad suggested taking piano lessons. I started my lessons in March 2011. I was very nervous but Mike put me at ease and is a patient teacher. After a few weeks I decided to start singing lessons as well. I have always enjoyed singing but I have never been very confident. Mike is very encouraging: he believes in my singing ability and has given me more confidence.
Achievements under the tutelage of Mike include: Grade 5 Solo Singing exam 81 marks out of 100; Grade 3 London College of Music (awarded by the University of West London) Theory of Music exam 99 marks out of 100 gaining a Distinction; Grade 5 London College of Music (awarded by the University of West London) Theory of Music exam 90 marks out of 100 gaining a Distinction; Grade 6 Trinity College London Theory of Music exam 93 marks out of 100 gaining a Distinction; Grade 7 Solo Singing exam 94 marks out of 100 sat in July 2016; Grade 8 Solo Singing exam 138 marks out of 150 sat in July 2017.
Zoe Leaver (Musician)