Mrs Samantha Christopher
BA (Hons), LTCL, DipABRSM, ALCM, CME, MISM
Clarinet, Recorder, Music-Theory, Ensemble Rehearsals
Samantha graduated her music studies with honours at Colchester Institute, where she studied with clarinettist Charles Hine, and composer Jeffery Wilson. In high demand, Samantha has established herself as a clarinet, recorder, and piano tutor in Colchester founding Da Capo Academy with Dylan, in 2010.
Samantha’s Studio
Samantha teaches Clarinet, Recorder and Theory in her first-floor studio fully-equipped with audio playing equipment and a Yamaha NU1 Hybrid Upright Piano.
Note: Learners with mobility requirements can choose to have their lesson in Dylan’s ground-floor studio.
Mr Dylan Christopher
BA (Hons), PGCE, LTCL, DipABRSM, ALCM, MISM
Piano, Musicianship, Accompanist, Teacher-Mentoring
Dylan completed his music training with honors at Colchester Institute, where he studied piano with Australian pianist Lesley Young, and composition with British composer Dr Mark Bellis.
A composer, promoter, and advocate of contemporary classical music, Dylan joined the membership of Colchester New Music in 2014. An avid devotee to the outreach of classical music to the local and wider community, Dylan is currently a member of the board for Colchester Arts Centre, and committee member for EPTA Essex.
Dylan’s Studio
Dylan teaches Piano and Musicianship in his ground-floor studio, equipped with audio playing equipment and a Yamaha U3 Acoustic Upright Piano.
“I have found that learning the clarinet with Samantha has opened up a whole new set of experiences for me. Anyone privileged enough to be taught by Dylan and Samantha Christopher are extremely fortunate indeed.”
