About Us
About Us
Glasgow Children’s Music School is a specialist Children’s Music School based in the West End of Glasgow, Cathcart and Milngavie. We offer early years’ adult and child classes, music classes for preschool aged children and children in Primary 1, holiday camps as well as small group, 1:1 and 2:1 lessons on a range of instruments for children.
We teach using a progressive, Kodaly inspired music curriculum and offer a fun and inclusive learning environment where each child is supported to achieve his or her own musical potential.
All our Music Tutors are professional musicians who have many years’ experience teaching children and young beginners. We are a learning destination with the Children’s University Glasgow in partnership with the University of Strathclyde which recognises our Music School as a provider of high-quality musical instruction. All tutors are PVG scheme registered.
Meet the team
Katie Hepburn, Founder and Director
Katie graduated with a BA honours degree in Applied Music from the University of Strathclyde in 2003 where she studied violin and specialised in community teaching. She spent a year working in a preschool before returning to study a Masters of Music at the University of Newcastle where she graduated with distinction in 2005.
Since then Katie has enjoyed a varied freelance career teaching music and violin in early years settings and primary schools. She has taught and led projects for the National Youth Choirs of Scotland, Royal Conservatoire Scotland, Reel Kids Music Club and Scottish Book Trust and was a Music Producer for the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for over 10 years.
In 2013 she spotted a gap in the market for children’s music classes that were fun and engaging for both children and parents/ carers alike yet didn’t compromise on high musical standards.
She regularly attends training workshops, events and courses to develop her skills and teaching practise. When she isn’t working, Katie enjoys running and being a mum to her three children.
Katie Hepburn, Founder and Director
Katie graduated with a BA honours degree in Applied Music from the University of Strathclyde in 2003 where she studied violin and specialised in community teaching. She spent a year working in a preschool before returning to study a Masters of Music at the University of Newcastle where she graduated with distinction in 2005.
Since then Katie has enjoyed a varied freelance career teaching music and violin in early years settings and primary schools. She has taught and led projects for the National Youth Choirs of Scotland, Royal Conservatoire Scotland, Reel Kids Music Club and Scottish Book Trust and was a Music Producer for the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for over 10 years.
In 2013 she spotted a gap in the market for children’s music classes that were fun and engaging for both children and parents/ carers alike yet didn’t compromise on high musical standards.
She regularly attends training workshops, events and courses to develop her skills and teaching practise. When she isn’t working, Katie enjoys running and being a mum to her three children.
Celine Donoghue – Violin and Primary 1 Musicianship
Celine graduated with a BA honours degree in Scottish Music from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in 2005 (now Royal Conservatoire Scotland) where she studied fiddle and tenor banjo. Since graduating, Celine has tutored for a number of organisations including the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Celtic Connections, Glasgow Concert Halls, Feisean nan Gaidheal and National Youth Choirs of Scotland. A very experienced music tutor, Celine currently works for a number of different organisations including the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland as well as performing in concerts and other events throughout the country. She is also a mum to her three young children.
Tim Philips – Piano and Theory
Tim graduated from Goldsmiths University of London with a first-class honours degree in music in 2011. He teaches piano and clarinet as well as musicianship in many primary and nursery schools across Glasgow. Tim enjoys teaching younger beginners in a fun and creative way that incorporates Kodaly principals and develops well-rounded musical skills. In his spare time Tim enjoys reading non-fiction and exploring the Scottish countryside.
Tim Philips – Piano and Theory
Tim graduated from Goldsmiths University of London with a first-class honours degree in music in 2011. He teaches piano and clarinet as well as musicianship in many primary and nursery schools across Glasgow. Tim enjoys teaching younger beginners in a fun and creative way that incorporates Kodaly principals and develops well-rounded musical skills. In his spare time Tim enjoys reading non-fiction and exploring the Scottish countryside.
Zofia Marshall – Piano and Violin
Zofia holds a BA degree from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) where she studied piano and violin, and a Bmus Honours degree from the University of Edinburgh. She is an experienced tutor and has taught violin and piano in various settings including independent schools in Scotland, and privately. She has also worked as a classroom assistant at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland where she gained experience in using the Kodaly method with young children. In her spare time she loves to walk and is also a keen painter and crafter.
Claudia Edwards – Piano, Violin, Guitar and Whistle
Claudia Edwards is a recent graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she completed a Master’s in Traditional Music (fiddle). Prior to moving to Scotland, she completed a Bachelor’s of Music Education at Florida State University. She divides her time between teaching and performing in Edinburgh and Glasgow, and she particularly loves crossovers between classical and traditional music. In her teaching, she emphasises student-led discovery, musical curiosity, proper technique, listening skills, and consistent practice habits. When she’s not lost in a pile of sheet music, she loves making soup, reading books, and going on long hill walks.
Dominique Boeynaems – Guitar and Piano
Dominique holds a BMus and Masters of Music Degrees. He started learning the classical guitar at the age of 8 and has been playing ever since, graduating in 2021 with a Masters Degree in Performance at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Dominique is passionate about teaching guitar and music in general to the next generation. He enjoys being involved in chamber music as well as working with other musicians, and is always looking towards new projects to take on.
Sarah Harrison – Piano
Sarah is currently studying on the BEd course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She loves teaching piano especially to younger beginners and thinking of fun ways to encourage learning!
Rachael Campbell – Piano and Violin
Rachael is a musician hailing from Oban. She plays the accordion, piano and fiddle and has a Masters degree in Traditional Music from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Rachael enjoys teaching children of all ages and stages and loves to see her pupils enjoying making music and progressing.
Zofia Marshall – Piano and Violin
Zofia holds a BA degree from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) where she studied piano and violin, and a Bmus Honours degree from the University of Edinburgh. She is an experienced tutor and has taught violin and piano in various settings including several independent schools in Scotland, and privately. She has also worked as a classroom assistant at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland where she gained experience in using the Kodaly method with young children. In her spare time she loves to walk and is also a keen painter and crafter.
Claudia Edwards – Piano, Violin, Guitar and Whistle
Claudia Edwards is a recent graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she completed a Master’s in Traditional Music (fiddle). Prior to moving to Scotland, she completed a Bachelor’s of Music Education at Florida State University. She divides her time between teaching and performing in Edinburgh and Glasgow, and she particularly loves crossovers between classical and traditional music. In her teaching, she emphasises student-led discovery, musical curiosity, proper technique, listening skills, and consistent practice habits. When she’s not lost in a pile of sheet music, she loves making soup, reading books, and going on long hill walks.
Dominique Boeynaems – Guitar and Piano
Dominique holds a BMus and Masters of Music Degrees. He started learning the classical guitar at the age of 8 and has been playing ever since, graduating in 2021 with a Masters Degree in Performance at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Dominique is passionate about teaching guitar and music in general to the next generation. He enjoys being involved in chamber music as well as working with other musicians, and is always looking towards new projects to take on.
Sarah Harrison – Piano and Early Years
Sarah is currently studying on the BEd course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She loves teaching piano especially to younger beginners and thinking of fun ways to encourage learning!
Rachael Campbell – Piano and Violin
Rachel is a musician hailing from Oban. She plays the accordion, piano and fiddle and has a Masters degree in Traditional Music from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Rachael enjoys teaching children of all ages and stages and loves to see her pupils enjoying making music and progressing.
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