I met Philip when I was a very rusty beginner and I have been getting regular lessons from him since 2002. He always has a very encouraging, friendly and unfrightening approach while still challenging me to try pieces I thought would be beyond me.

Within the structure of a lesson, he is very flexible in what we focus on and I always leave feeling very positive and looking forward to the next one, even if I might be making slow progress.

Under his guidance I have plucked up the courage to play chamber music with other amateur musicians, and I would really recommend him as a violin teacher.

Gillian Shaw