Jon Bartlett
Jon has a music degree in both composition and performance from the Royal College of Music.
Over the last 20 years he has worked extensively as a commercial composer, arranger and session musician.
Jon works with students of all ages and abilities at Melodies Music Education and specifically with students studying advanced piano, composition and soundtrack design.
Jon is also instrumental in setting up Melodies Media which as a music hub within Melodies, teaches film music, composition and sound design.
Jon teaches in our London and Hertfordshire studios.
Syllabus experience:
ABRSM
Rockschool
Trinity
Natasha Barbrook
Natasha has over 16 years of experience working at Melodies Music Education and began her journey with us as a student aged 6.
She has degrees in both law and music.
Her work at Melodies Music Education includes teaching classical, jazz and Rockschool piano, including improvisation techniques.
Natasha is also a music arranger in house at Melodies and an experienced workshop organiser and performer.
Natasha works with students of all ages and abilities from grades 1-8.
Natasha teaches in our London studio.
Syllabus experience:
ABRSM
Rockschool
Trinity
Matthew Deane
Matthew has a masters degree in Music Production and Classical Performance.
His musical experiences include classical recitals, performing a wide range of styles from baroque to 21st century; performing solo, as part of different groups, and an experienced accompanist. As a music producer and songwriter, Matthew has performed solo gigs as well as open mic nights and songwriting competitions. He has collaborated extensively with other musicians on different projects.
Matthew enjoys working with and developing younger students in to confident performers in all areas of our current curriculum.
Matthew teaches in our London studio.
Syllabus experience:
ABRSM
Rockschool
Greg Charles
Gregory has over 10 years of experience singing professionally in the theatre and music industries and over 6 years teaching experience at various schools such as Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.
He takes great pride and care in nurturing his students individuality and creativity within music.
Greg works with students of all ages and abilities.
Greg teaches in our London studio.
Syllabus experience:
Rockschool
Sadra Mahshidfar
Sadra embarked on piano lessons at age 6. He later attended a music school and excelled in national and international competitions, including the Yamaha scholarship award in 2020-21.
In 2020, Sadra joined Tehran University of Art's Bachelor of Music program, gaining valuable solo and chamber music experience. Despite TUA's excellence, he aimed higher, applying to the Royal Academy of Music London. Starting in September 2022, Sadra now studies under Professor Joanna MacGregor CBE.
Sadra is passionate about sharing his expertise with young, aspiring musicians. He finds immense joy in teaching, guiding, and exploring the world of music alongside the students.
Leah Kwon
Leah is part of the teaching team at the Northwood studio. She specialises in teaching children and young adults the art of singing from age 6+
Originally from South Korea, Leah has taught internationally in multiple genres including K-Pop a combined with vocal technique and performance.
Leah writes and records her own music and we are delighted to have her at the Northwood studio teaching the RockSchool syllabus from Debut to Grade 8.