March 2021 by Cye Green
Frances wholeheartedly deserves my 5* rating. She has been teaching my daughter (now age 13) for over 3 years, and has tirelessly adapted her lessons to suit my daughter's non-conventional way of learning. These lessons have been delivered in person, and more recently via Zoom through the COVID-19 crisis. Without the constant friendship, guidance and encouragement Frances has offered her, my daughter would have given up within the first 6 months. She is now so passionate about her love of music she is planning to pursue a career in music, and I know Frances will be behind her every step of the way. Thank you Frances!
March 2021 by Shreeta Parrott
Frances has a unique way of teaching children, my 12 year old has been having piano lessons for nearly 5 years and wouldn?t want anyone else teaching her. Frances has taken her from grade 1 to working on grade 5 piano and currently grade 5 theory (during lockdown via Zoom). She is calm and reassuring. Frances believes in her students and never gives up on them and has a strong connection to each one.
March 2021 by Katie Beeches
My daughter and I have been having lessons with Frances for the last 12 months (flute and treble recorder). Initially it was just my daughter but seeing how well she was progressing I decided to give it a go too. I have horrible memories of music lessons at school and had always been put off trying again but Frances manages to make lessons fun and enjoyable whilst still helping us to progress. I was worried that our face to face lessons would have to stop due to lockdown but we started doing zoom lessons instead. I?m really surprised at how well they work and to be honest, we actually achieve more as I do less chatting and more playing! My daughter loves them too, Frances keeps a nice balance between learning and keeping things fun and engaging and we are so grateful that we have been able to keep our lessons going despite being in lockdown.I would absolutely recommend Frances for both children and adults either face to face or online.
March 2021 by jaya dalal
Frances Thornton has been teaching my children for 4 years. In that time I have always found her full of energy and enthusiasm. She is a fantastic musician with a wealth of knowledge and has a wonderful rapport with her students. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
March 2021 by Sarah Miles
My son has had saxophone lessons with Frances for a number of years and I can?t recommend her enough. She is so encouraging, supportive and helpful and makes the lessons so much fun and enjoyment.
