Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes

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Our Teachers

thankyoucardAll teachers who work for Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes have the following qualities:

  • A high level of keyboard skills
  • An ability to teach music in a clear, simple but engaging manner
  • An enhanced CRB police check
  • Patience, reliability and discipline when required
  • Excellent people skills


Ali Edwards, Managing Director and Founder

photoAli graduated from Birmingham Conservatoire with a Masters degree (Distinction) in oboe and piano performance in 1996. She then went on to Rotterdam Conservatoire to study oboe under Emanuel Abbuhl after which she worked as a freelance player with numerous orchestras both here and abroad.  Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes then evolved from her successful teaching of the piano to beginners in London. Her pupils found the lessons both motivating and enjoyable, and since then over 1500 children have learnt the keyboard in SE, SW London and Kent. Ali now devotes all of her time to running the business, teaching part time for the business and is constantly developing and improving the Funky Monkey curriculum to a maintain a first rate standard. She is married to John, who is unfailingly supportive of the venture and has 2 daughters, Lucy and Anna.  Future plans include licensing the 'Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes' scheme across the UK.
 

Catherine Frantz

Catherine is a proud mum of two, who loves music and children, making her the perfect candidate for our team! Despite being fairly new to the teaching side of music, she is proving a big hit in our 'in school' clubs in Langton Green and Groombridge. She played the flute to Grade 8 and piano to Grade 6 level, so really knows her crotchets from her quavers.
 

Diego Tejeida

Diego is a professional London based Keyboard/piano player from Mexico with a passion for teaching music to young children. Coming from a Latin music background and studying in the UK, his skills range from jazz through classical to Latin music. It is a pleasure to have him on board in our London area as he brings some unique qualities to our classes.




 

Charis Cheung

Canadian born Charis is now based in South London and will be teaching in our new centres in Stockwell and Brixton. She is a graduate in piano and violin from the Royal College of Music, where she gained an MA with Distinction. She is not only an extremely talented musician, but has a warm, engaging personality and bucket loads of enthusiasm (and patience!) when it comes to teaching little ones!
 

Victoria Isaac

Victoria is principally a flautist and second study pianist, but has a CV bursting with experience in various workshops and mime and music based activities throughout the UK. Her classes are lively and always enjoyable and has an excellent rapport with her pupils.
 


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