A friendly, versatile and experienced flutist based in north London, Maddy focuses on jazz, funk and blues across the whole family of flutes: concert, alto, bass and piccolo flute.  Maddy holds a performance ATCL (distinction) and LTCL diploma in jazz flute from Trinity College.  She graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in November 2018 at BMus level with Merit, and has been lucky enough to study with world class flutists: Gareth Lockrane, Rowland Sutherland, Joaquin Oliveros and ‘Magic’ Malik Mezzandri.  Recent venues include Ronnie Scott’s, Poplar Union as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, the Vortex, Karamel, the Clore Ballroom on the Southbank.

From young children to adults, all ages and levels are welcome! Katie has 6 years’ teaching experience in private, state and music schools preparing students for Trinity and ABRSM grades with a 100% pass rate. Due to the current situation, Katie has transferred all her teaching online to the ‘Zoom’ platform, with great success and positive feedback from students. She a passionate teacher who loves helping students of all ages and abilities realise their goals, working towards them in creative and inspiring ways.

Katie Sazanova has recently completed her Master of Arts degree with Distinction at Trinity Laban Conservatoire for Music and Dance. As a performer, Katie won the Flutes in Tuscany Young Artist competition 2018, where she performed a solo recital and gained a sponsored place as part of her award. She has also performed in the final rounds of the Harold Clarke Woodwind Competition 2018 and 2019. In recent years, Katie has won the Birmingham Conservatoire Woodwind Prize, has been Highly Commended in the British Flute Society Competition and performed as a finalist in the Doris Newton Club Prize. She was also a finalist in The Sylvia Cleaver Chamber Music Competition with The Mondelli Wind Quintet.

Katie has recently completed a year-long training scheme, with opportunities to perform second flute, in the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. This included a performance recorded live on BBC radio 3. Katie also thoroughly enjoys combining theatricality with her playing. She has performed as a flute-playing blackbird in Bury Court Opera’s Mad King Suibhne, and spent 6 months onstage in the production Any Port in a Storm with Giffords Circus.

Katie also enjoys giving recitals in and around London; recent highlights include the Benslow Music Trust, The Polish Hearth Member’s Club and Egham Music Club.

I am a fun and passionate flute and piccolo player from Wales, currently living in NW London

I am an accomplished and dynamic teacher, passionate about delivering lessons of the highest quality that both engage and encourage in equal measure.

With a wealth of playing experience through orchestras, large ensembles and solo work, I bring to my teaching a level of skill and expertise that has helped my pupils achieve their goals, gain confidence and thrive.

I regularly help prepare for ABRSM exams, with 100% success rate.

I am a cheerful and energetic person. I always bring a positive energy and conscientious attitude that demonstrates the passion I have for my work. I love to travel and having lived in Spain, Slovenia, Rome, and England, feel I ́ve gained an open mind and valuable life skills. I am a committed person, possess strong communicational skills, and I adapt to new situations easily. I also enjoy sports and am a lover of nature and outdoor activities

I am an enthusiastic & passionate young professional flute player, based in the Alexandra Park area, keen to find beginner students to teach!

I have been playing flute for 14 years, completed all ABRSM exams to grade 8, and have a 1st class honours in BA (hons) Actor Musicianship.

Since graduating, I have been working as a session flautist, playing live and touring with various high profile artists, including Grammy Award winning reggae artist Koffee. I play flute in both a professional Irish folk band and a Neo-soul jazz group. Although classically trained, I now record for artists and composers in all kind of genres: pop, jazz, trap & drill and film & TV – genres which, when I began learning flute, had never even thought were a possibility for a flute player!

I love to help students reach their full potential, whether that be through the traditional ABRSM grades, or exploring other styles like jazz and improvisation. Most of all, music is fun and making music on the flute is even better (it really is the best instrument in my not at all biased opinion!) and I bring joy and creativity to each lesson as well as all the technical knowledge too!

I also play saxophone, bass guitar and work as a music producer and song-writer. You can look at my music work through my instagram: @bellabandbeats

I am a music teacher and performer based in North London. I trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where I earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, and obtained my Specialist Diploma from the Prague Conservatoire. I am predominantly a flute player, but also enjoy teaching piano and music theory. Curious about different musical traditions, I perform and teach classical music, Brazilian music, jazz, pop and rock.

I am passionate about helping students of all abilities access music. I have experience teaching all ages, and enjoy helping my students achieve their musical goals and discover their creative potential. I have taught at several schools, currently Northbridge House School, City of London Academy Highbury Grove, Young Music Makers in London. I also taught at specialist music schools in Prague. My students have a 100% pass rate in graded exams.

These days, I split my time between teaching, practising, performing, and recording activities. I have recently had the privilege to record alongside the legendary Jacob Collier. I have been performing regularly with Rhythms of the City samba band, with whom we have recently performed at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. I lead my own band Aquarela specialised in Brazilian music, performing at intimate venues around London. Thanks to my university, I have performed in jazz bands alongside artists like Gareth Lockrane, Julian Joseph, Joe Stilgoe, Tim Garland, Ivo Neame, or Iain Ballamy.

As an orchestral player, I have toured Europe with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (BBC Blue Planet II Tour 2019, including concerts for 10K audiences), the Czech National Symphony Orchestra (UK Tour 2018, including venues like Cadogan Hall, Bridgewater Hall or Birmingham Symphony Hall) and the Pilsen Philharmonic (Harry Potter 3 Tour 2019). I performed a whole season of the Phantom of the Opera production in Prague. I have played in numerous opera and ballet productions with the North Bohemian Theatre, including master pieces like Nabucco, Aida, The Bartered Bride,  The Barber of Seville, Peer Gynt, or Swan lake. I have played symphonic performances with the Czech Chamber Philharmonic Pardubice, Talich Philharmonia, and contemporary music with the Berg Orchestra. In the UK, I have had the pleasure to play with the Southampton Philharmonic Society, World Harmony Orchestra, Les Fauristes Chamber Choir and Orchestra, or Adoramus Orchestra (Royal Albert Hall 2017).

Flute, piano, piccolo and music theory teacher in the Hertfordshire and North London area.