Executive Team

Director
Miss Nellie
Miss Nellie is a singing lecturer, specialising in the Estill pedagogy. She is on staff at Bird College on the Professional Dance and Musical Theatre BA(Hons) and Creative Academy, on the Musical Theatre BA(Hons.) 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. By the age of 20, she had been musical director on over 20 productions, and enjoys a varied career of projects and teaching. 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, both in her private teaching and at The MTE.

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
London, Cambridge
Miss Ellie
Miss Ellie recently graduated from the BA (Hons) Actor Musicianship course at Rose Bruford College, appearing in shows including Alice by Heart and Romeo & Juliet. She plays the clarinet, saxophone and piano in addition to singing. Ellie gigs regularly and was previously the Assistant Director of the Musical Theatre program at a summer camp in America! Ellie also holds her Grade 8 ABRSM in singing and Grade 8 LCME in Musical Theatre. Ellie is extremely excited to be joining the MTE, and looks forward to guiding and nurturing students’ growth and sharing her passion for music and performance!

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!

Piano and Musical Theatre
London and Hertfordshire
Miss Leah
Leah trained in all three disciplines of Musical Theatre at the prestigious Laine Theatre Arts, where she graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Musical Theatre. During her training, she performed in numerous shows and concerts across central London. Since graduating, she has delved into the world of teaching and is passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to discover their voice, develop new skills, and learn in an energetic and fun environment.

Singing and Piano
London
Miss Emily
Miss Emily is a trained pianist and musical theatre performer, and has recently graduated from Trinity Laban with a Masters in Musical Theatre. Originally from Cheltenham, Miss Emily grew up playing piano and flute, taking part in all her school concerts and school productions. Post Covid, she returned to her school music department as a volunteer, alongside helping to run an orchestra at the primary school next door. Miss Emily holds all her classical ABRSM qualifications on both Piano and Flute, and cannot wait to help bring music into more people’s lives, through fun, engaging lessons and a supportive and creative environment.

Singing and Piano
Cambridge
Miss Erin
Miss Erin is a Musical Theatre graduate from Laine Theatre Arts who is passionate about helping children grow in confidence through singing and performance. Having trained from a young age herself, she understands the importance of creating a supportive, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable and motivated. Miss Erin has recently performed in her first professional pantomime and continues to work in the industry alongside teaching. Miss Erin enjoys passing on her love for the arts, encouraging children to explore their creativity and express themselves with confidence.
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Singing and Piano
Surrey
Miss Sophie
Miss Sophie is a dedicated musical theatre educator and performer with a passion for developing confident, versatile performers. With a strong background in acting, singing, and dance, she brings both professional experience and creative energy to every rehearsal. Committed to high-quality training, Miss Sophie focuses on building solid technique while encouraging students to embrace storytelling, individuality, and authentic performance. At The MTE, Miss Sophie strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel empowered to take risks, grow in confidence, and collaborate as artists. Believing that musical theatre is a powerful tool for self-expression and personal development, she is excited to share industry insight, inspire emerging performers, and celebrate the joy and discipline of the stage.
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