Executive Team

Director
Miss Nellie
Miss Nellie teaches singing on the Professional Dance and Musical Theatre BA(Hons) at Bird College in Sidcup, and vocal technique on the Musical Theatre BA(Hons) at Creative Academy, specialising in the Estill Pedagogy. Pre-professionally, she teaches at Laine's junior department and coaches musical theatre competition teams, training performers at large-scale festivals such as AED regionals and nationals. Every Christmas she returns to Cambridgeshire to her residency as Musical Director for the pantomime at the Ely Maltings with KD Theatre. Miss Nellie holds Level 3 qualifications in both Classical Music and Singing for Musical Theatre, as well as a Level 4 Performance Qualification in Singing for Musical Theatre (ARSM.) She maintains a 100% pass rate for all student exams, across multiple instruments and exam boards. ​

Administrative Lead
Miss Rachel
​Miss Rachel is a multifaceted Musical Theatre performer, who recently graduated from Performers College Essex with a BA Honours in Musical Theatre. Prior to her training at Performers College, Miss Rachel also trained for two years with The URDANG academy on their Sixth form course and the London Junior Ballet for 2 years. She has worked within the TV/Film industries on multiple commercial jobs and projects as well as regularly performing in Pantomimes at Christmas. Miss Rachel is a passionate performer keen to establish herself within the industry and is excited to be working with The Music Training Exchange as she supports herself as an emerging Graduate.

Social Media Creator
Miss Grace
Miss Grace is a passionate performer with a love for the arts. She has been performing since the age of four, taking part in numerous shows, AED competitions, and LAMDA exams in musical theatre, acting and verse & prose. Miss Grace is currently a teaching assistant for pre-primary and primary aged musical theatre classes for Diverse Performing Arts. She hopes to continue her creativity both on and off stage, combining her artistic skills with her dedication to performance. Her dream is to one day open her very own talent agency! Miss Grace is excited to be part of the MTE Team.
Tutors

Piano and Singing
London, Cambridge
Miss Emmy
Miss Emmy is a classically trained pianist, with a love for musical directing and musical theatre. She trained at Rose Bruford College on the BA(Hons) Actor Musicianship course - working on shows like Alice By Heart and Much Ado About Nothing. She holds many ABRSM qualifications in both piano and music theory, and is working towards her Grade 8 singing later in the year. Miss Emmy is incredibly passionate about teaching, and loves pushing students to reach their potential - she can't wait to share her love of music, piano and singing!

Singing and Piano
Essex, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire
Miss Eleanor
Professionally trained in Musical Theatre and Dance, Miss Eleanor has been performing since the age of eight. Her career spans stage, film and television, with regular appearances that showcase her versitility as both a singer and dancer. Alongside performing, Miss Eleanor has been a dedicated singing and theory teacher for over three years whilst training at Performers College, Essex; guiding students of all levels to find their unique voices and developing confidence in performance. With passions for both the stage and the studio, she brings a wealth of industry knowledge and first-hand experience to every lesson, inspiring the next generation of performers.

Piano and Musical Theatre
London, Cambridge
Miss Fran
Miss Fran is a graduate of Rose Bruford’s Actor Musicianship degree course playing an array of instruments. She is so excited to be teaching Woodwind and Theory to MTE students. Miss Fran trained as a Chorister at Ripon Cathedral and The National Youth Choir and Chamber Choir of Great Britain She recently MD’d her third year musical; ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ and is excited to share her knowledge and love of music with other budding musicians. Fran believes in making music accessible for everyone, so whether you haven’t touched your instrument in years and want to delve back into it, or you’re wanting to try something new she wants to work with you!

Woodwind and Musical Theatre
Surrey
Miss Jess
Miss Jess is an actor-musician, singer, and director who trained on the BA Actor-Musician degree at Guildford School of Acting. Originally from Yorkshire, her love of music began young, playing in various Jazz and National ensembles competing all over the country. She has now developed her craft into playing a versatile range of instruments including Flute, Piccolo, Saxophone, and Piano.
Recent credits include Original Flautist in new musical 'MOST NOTORIOUS' (The Bedford and on Spotify), Assistant Director on 'THE CHRISTMAS LOBSTER' (Farnham Maltings), Director on 'GRIEF, GRINS, AND GUITAR STRINGS' (Camden Fringe).
Miss Jess is incredibly excited to be offering lessons to MTE students, and can't wait to share her passion with the next generation of musicians. Whether you have never touched an instrument before, or are simply wanting to brush up some of your skills, she believes in a fun and engaging approach to teaching!

Guitar
London
Mr Fin
Mr Fin is a trained actor-musician and guitarist. A graduate of Rose Bruford College, he has had the incredible opportunity of not only performing in many shows during his training but also musically directing; notably, Return to the Forbidden Planet and Romeo & Juliet. Mr Fin has been playing both the electric and acoustic guitar for nearly 15 years, he is versed in playing for artists, function bands and shows alike. Specialising in rock, pop and funk his own band FLOWERDAD played at Latitude Festival in 2024. So whether you're brand new at the guitar or looking to develop your aptitude that little bit further, Mr Fin brings an energetic and nurturing approach as he works at your level and your pace to help you reach your goals.

Piano
Surrey
Miss Emily
Miss Emily is a classically trained pianist and an English and Creative Writing student at Royal Holloway University of London. She is a passionate creative and seeks to engage with music in as many ways as she can, most recently as the musical director of an a cappella choir. Though she holds classical ABRSM qualifications, she has performed within a range of genres, including jazz, pop and rock. Miss Emily is enthusiastic about making music accessible and fun, and she is excited to be working with The MTE to equip and encourage the next generation of musicians.

Piano and Singing
Chichester, Brighton
Miss Daisy
Miss Daisy is a passionate and dedicated musician currently studying for a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre (Music) at Chciester Conservatoire, achieving top grades in her first year. With Grade 8 Singing (Distinction), Grade 6 Piano and Guitar proficiency, Miss Daisy brings strong musical skills alongside extensive performance experience in leading and ensemble roles. She has worked with children of all ages, including those with autism and profound learning disabilities, through nannying and her role with Soundabout Inclusive Choir. Creative, organised and empathetic, Miss Daisy fosters confidence and joy, tailoring lessons to nurture talent, build skills and inspire enthusiasm for music.

Singing
Kent
Miss Niamh
Miss Niamh is a Musical Theatre performer and singing teacher, holding a First-Class BA in Musical Theatre and has completed Estill Voice Training (Levels 1 & 2). She has trained with West End MT for three years and performs with the West End Gospel Choir. Niamh's professional credits include work as a Vocal Captain, Musical Supervisor and Solist in productions and concerts. Passionate about nurturing creativity, confidence, and artistry, she strives to develop each singer's individuality while building technical proficiency. Her teaching combines vocal health with expressive freedom, enabling students to perform safely, sustainably and with authenticity.
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