DBS verified Ms Andromachi D.
Teacher of Music (QTS) & Modern Greek Language (Native) - 30 years Composer (MusM), Mezzo Soprano & Pianist
About
About Me
I was born and raised in Greece and have built a multidisciplinary career as a Qualified Teacher of Music and Humanities (QTS Primary and Secondary Education), Composer, Music Theory Tutor, Professional Mezzo-Soprano, Voice Teacher, Piano Tutor, and Humanities Educator. My work is rooted in a deep commitment to artistic excellence and in the belief that music education can inspire, empower, and transform.
My musical studies focused on Diplomas (equivalent to FRSM Level, ABRSM) in Composition, Fugue, Counterpoint, and Harmony, Vocal Studies, as well as Piano (Certificate equivalent to LRSM Level, ABRSM), all completed with Distinction. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in European Civilization (Humanities) and a Master’s degree in Music Composition (Instrumental & Vocal) from the University of Manchester. In addition to Greek (my native language) and English, I have studied German and Italian, which has enriched my work as a performer and educator.
As a Composer, my works for string orchestra, chamber ensembles, mixed a cappella choirs, and soloists have been performed in concert halls across Europe and the USA. As a Mezzo-soprano and Choral Conductor, I have performed operatic roles, oratorios, lieder, contemporary works, musicals, jazz repertoire, and a wide range of classical and modern genres.
Teaching Experience
With thirty years of teaching experience, both in the UK and Greece, giving me a broad understanding of diverse educational systems and musical traditions, I have taught Music Theory (music history, analysis, harmony, harmonization, ear training, solfege, counterpoint, fugue, instrumentation, orchestration), Composition, as well as Vocal Studies, Piano, and GCSE, ABRSM/Trinity preparation (Grades 1–8) in schools, conservatories and further education, and have also conducted and accompanied mixed-voice choirs and ensembles.
As a Modern Greek language tutor, I have delivered lessons in Greek schools in both Greece and Oxford, teaching learners from beginner level through to A‑Level. My teaching experience encompasses working with students aged 4–18 and adults, consistently adapting my methods to meet diverse learning styles, abilities, and cultural contexts.
Approach to Music Tuition
I view the educational process as a partnership between teacher and student. I design tailor‑made lessons that integrate theory, practice, and carefully chosen musical examples. Each lesson is adapted to the student’s abilities, interests, and pace of learning. I encourage students to explore their own artistic voice, to think critically, and to engage deeply with the repertoire they study.
In Music Theory and Composition, I guide students from fundamental notation to advanced concepts such as harmony, counterpoint, fugue, analysis, instrumentation, and orchestration. Students learn to compose in different genres, experiment with musical ideas, and develop their own compositional style.
In Vocal Studies, I focus on circular breathing, body alignment, facial expression, ear training, pitch accuracy, and expressive communication. Singing supports emotional, physical, and psychological wellbeing, helping individuals express themselves, and build confidence. Technique is essential, but so is the ability to communicate feelings, tell stories, and bring music to life.
In Piano Studies, I combine technical training with stylistic awareness and emotional expression. Students learn the Alexander Technique principles, finger technique, posture, and breathing, and interpretive skills needed for confident performance.
Greek is a rich and historic language, deeply connected to culture, meaning, and expression. In my teaching, I go beyond word‑for‑word translation, integrating elements of Greek civilisation and drawing on my BA (Hons) in European Civilization. My experience in Greek and English schools in both countries, has equipped me with strong pedagogical skills and full fluency in both languages. I design structured, engaging, and personalised lessons that support learners’ goals—whether for pleasure, business, GCSE, or A‑Level.
I work with patience, professionalism, and a strong work ethic to help every learner progress with confidence. All my students have achieved a 100% pass rate in examinations with the majority attaining high marks.
Subjects & pricing
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- GCSE — AQA · Edexcel£43/hr
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- Absolute Beginner, Grade 1-2£40/hr
- Grade 3, Grade 4-5£43/hr
- Grade 6-7, Grade 8£45/hr
from £40/hr
- Absolute Beginner, Grade 1-2£40/hr
- Grade 3, Grade 4-5£43/hr
- Grade 6-7, Grade 8£45/hr
from £40/hr
- Absolute Beginner, Grade 1-2, Grade 3£40/hr
- Grade 4-5£43/hr
- Grade 6-7, Grade 8£45/hr
Languages
- English Fluent
- Greek Native
- Italian Conversational
Qualifications
Higher education
- MMus Music · The University of Manchester · 2017 The University of Manchester · 2017
- BA (Hons) Humanities - European Civilization · Hellenic Open University · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2013 Hellenic Open University · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2013
Teaching qualification
- QTS Music · Department for Education (Primary & Secondary) · 2016 Department for Education (Primary & Secondary) · 2016
- Certificate of Piano Studies (equivalent to LRSM Level, ABRSM-Music Performance) Piano · Philippos Nakas Conservatory · Distinction · 2001 Philippos Nakas Conservatory · Distinction · 2001
- TEFL · International Open Academy · 2020 International Open Academy · 2020
Other
- Diploma of Composition (equivalent to FRSM Level, ABRSM-Music Performance) · Orfeio Conservatory of Athens · 2013 Orfeio Conservatory of Athens · 2013
- Diploma of Monody-Vocal Studies (equivalent to FRSM Level, ABRSM) · Mousikoi Orizontes Conservatory of Athens · 2006 Mousikoi Orizontes Conservatory of Athens · 2006
- Diploma of Counterpoint · Philippos Nakas Conservatory · 1998 Philippos Nakas Conservatory · 1998
- Diploma of Harmony · Philippos Nakas Conservatory · 1996 Philippos Nakas Conservatory · 1996
- Diploma of Fugue · Athenaeum Conservatory · 2002 Athenaeum Conservatory · 2002
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Laura
We feel so lucky to have found Andromache, she is professional and very knowledgeable and at the same time warm and engaging with our kid, who likes her very much. She is also very reliable. Thanks
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dear Laura, Thank you very much for your positive feedback and kind words. It has been a great pleasure for me to collaborate with your son Sammy, a student who works so hard and meticulously, with a great level of enthusiasm and motivation, and always very committed in doing his best. Thank you both so much for the great effort and Sammy for being a great learner! Keep up the momentum!
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Nicole
Maggie is an amazing teacher. She is super patient with my daughter, who has gone through several different teachers previously. She has enabled my daughter to pass her Grade 4 music theory with Merit, and is currently working with her to pass her Grade 5 music theory. I would highly recommend Maggie!
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dear Nicole and Gaby, I greatly appreciate your feedback. Gaby has managed to learn quickly and make fast progress. Gaby`s helpful and positive attitude demonstrates further her ability to continue to take on new challenges in music, and her capabilities and skills helped me to meet her learning expectations. I have enjoyed and still am enjoying our fruitful collaboration. Well done Gaby, carry on with the same energy! Keep up the momentum!
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Davide
She is fantastic
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dearest Davide, I greatly appreciate your imaginative and optimistic input. Your high level of excitement and dedication during our lessons has undoubtedly enhanced the learning journey. You've been an incredibly motivating student, and I've thoroughly enjoyed our partnership. Keep up the excellent efforts! Thank you!
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Otilia
We're glad we've found a teacher for our 8 years old daugher as patient, friendly and knowledgeable as Maggie. She's been taking lessons for about 2 months both face to face and online and has made huge progress in this period. Maggie tailored the lessons to her interest and encouraged her to set high goals. When she began she had barely touched a piano in her life and now her confidence has grown considerably We highly recommend Maggie who is very professional and puctual as well!
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dear Olivia and Sonia, Thank you very much for your kind words. It has been a great pleasure for me to collaborate with such a lovely and eager to learn child as Sonia and an extremely helpful, supportive, positive and encouraging person as Olivia, who has created the appropriate nurturing environment to facilitate the learning process. Sonia is a talented role model student, who works hard and meticulously, with a passion for learning towards developing herself as a musician. Well done Olivia and Sonia!
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Hui
Maggie is friendly and experienced, with endless patience, which I think is crucial when teaching children. My daughter recently achieved a distinction in grade 2 piano thanks to the guidance from Maggie. She gave my daughter a lot of encouragement and boosted her confidence after a long hiatus from piano playing. It has been a lovely experience learning piano from Maggie.
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dear Hui, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. I greatly appreciate your kind words and I am thrilled to hear about your daughter's remarkable achievement in grade 2 piano. Congratulations to Evie on this remarkable accomplishment! I am delighted to hear that I have made a significant impact on your daughter's piano journey. I am so proud of Evie and her dedication to learning the piano. It fills my heart with joy to know that I could be a part of Evie`s musical journey and help her regain her confidence after the hiatus. She has shown incredible commitment and determination in her piano studies, and it has truly paid off. It was an absolute pleasure to guide her along the way and provide her with the encouragement needed. Her hard work and talent have shone through, and I am grateful to have been able to witness her growth and progress. I have no doubt that you will continue to achieve great things in the world of piano. Thank you very much for your help and for allowing me to be a part of your daughter`s musical education. It has been a lovely experience for me as well. Evie please keep up the fantastic work, and remember that I am here to support you in your future endeavours!
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A and A
I am 11 and my brother is 8. We had never played piano before and Maggie is teaching us. She explains everything very well so that we understand. She also gives us excerises and homework to do at home and helps us play tunes in the lessons. Maggie is very patient, kind and a really nice person. My brother and I enjoy lessons with her. We are very happy that we found her since she is a very experienced and professional teacher.
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Ameya and Aaron, Thank you very much for your kind words. It has been a great pleasure and fascinated by your progress in such a short period of time. You have been role model students during all our lessons, always respectful, trying hard and paying attention in every detail. I am very happy to interact and guide you in this interesting trip and be of help to better understand and love the magic world of music. Please continue the good work and effort!
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Zahra
Maggie is an excellent singing teacher. She has made me feel comfortable and has really pushed me to achieve the best out of my voice. With a great amount of experience, Maggie has taught me great techniques to maintain a strong and healthy voice. With Maggie's help, I have successfully gotten into my dream music university.
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dearest Zahra, I greatly appreciate your positive feedback. Your fast progress and quick learning skills, coupled with persistence and a strong focus on the successful completion of the entrance examination, have made your dream come true. It has been great to explore and work in depth together on your singing skills and abilities. Congratulations on your achievement and wishing you all the best for your future endeavors! Keep up the momentum!
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Neil
I have been working with Maggie for a few months on improving my understanding of the theory and practice of harmony – I’d taken online theory courses up to grade 8 and wanted to consolidate and extend that. Maggie has introduced topics each week and given me exercises to work on during the week, and we go through my answers in the next lesson. I have found the lessons and accompanying homework enjoyable, challenging and instructive, and Maggie is delightfully positive and extremely knowledgeable. I have learnt so much!
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dearest Neil, I greatly appreciate your feedback as it derives from a self-motivated and very diligent hard worker who always strives to reach his full potential. The great level of enthusiasm and motivation shown in our sessions have definitely promoted the learning process and experience. Your capabilities, skills and energy helped me to meet your expectations. A person who completes preparatory work, seeks out new learning challenges and is very committed in doing his best, always exceeds expectations with the quality of his work. You have been a very inspirational student! Thank you!
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John
Maggie is very patient and is happy to manage the style and content of the classes to match my requirements. I am delighted to have found such a good language tutor (Greek). Thank you!
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dearest John, Thank you so much for being an extremely diligent and driven person, who always puts out his best effort and consistently completes house preparation in a timely manner. Exceeds expectations in terms of learning quality and speed, and picks up new topics very easily. It has been a great pleasure working with you. Thank you very much!
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Jamie
Andromachi is an excellent tutor for the Greek language. Andromachi prepares a thorough lesson plan which is tailored to my learning style and goals. Lessons are always relaxed and enjoyable. She ensures that I have fully understood concepts before moving forwards and gives me opportunities to practice new topics. As a result, I am progressing quickly and I would highly recommend her.
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dearest Jamie, It is a great motivation to receive such positive feedback from a person of your caliber and skillset. Always a pleasure to collaborate with a student who is eager to learn and manages to progress so quickly. Your positive spirit and sense of humour constitute among all, a solid basis for a successful learning process. Keep up the good job!
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Dean
Lessons are fun, Maggie is very patient and positive! Would reccomend.
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dearest Dean, Thank you for your kind words. You have been highly motivated and self-driven. It has been a great pleasure to interact with you. Keep up the momentum!
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Carmen
Maggie is a very patient piano teacher. She understands my daughter ‘s weak points and are able to help her work on them. I have noticed my daughter has improved under her guidance and is preparing well for her grade 7 piano exam with her help.
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dearest Carmen, Thank you very much for your warm and kind words. It has been a great pleasure to interact with your daughter Charlotte. All this time, she has been self-motivated and conscientious, with a strong drive towards learning. Always eager to learn new material and put it into practice. A real joy to be her teacher and really proud about her progress.
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Jean
I am very pleased to say that Andromachie has been giving me exactly what I need, which is music theory at a speed at which I can understand and absorb without being overwhelmed. Thank you so much. Jean
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dearest Jean, It`s always a great pleasure to collaborate with a very motivated, hard working person. An easy learner, very fond of music, keen on detail and eager to constantly developing her learning. Thank you very much for all your efforts and good work!
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Eddy
Very patient and knowledgeable teacher, looking forward to have many lessons and build my piano skills with her.
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dearest Eddy, Thank you very much for your feedback. It`s always a great pleasure to collaborate with an enthusiastic, highly motivated and tenacious student. A person with a high level of determination and great sense of humour, resourceful and full of positive energy. Keep up the good work!
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Jan
I was very happy with Andromachi and have booked a second lesson.
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dearest Jan, I am very grateful for your feedback. It has been such a pleasure to collaborate with a person inspired by a great motivation to learn. Keep up the momentum!
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Sam
I am a complete beginner and was looking for a teacher who could teach me both the theory and practical elements to playing piano. In the past I have had (guitar) tutors who simply asked me to pick a song and showed me how to play it. As my main goal is to be able to pick up any piece of music, understand it and play it I was looking for something much more informative and in-depth from a piano tutor. Maggie is a fantastic tutor and has ticked all for the boxes. She understands I am new and has been very patient with me. She knows what I am looking to get out of my learning and has provided me with a good balance of theory and practical knowledge. After each lesson it is very clear to me what I can work on during the coming week to improve for my next lesson and if I am ever in need of advice I am free to email Maggie who responds to my emails promptly and answers in full. I have also noticed that she is not eager to end the call when my hour is up and ensures we've finished discussing our current topic first. This tells me she's motivated to helping me learn. Maggie always brings positivity each week and it is a pleasure being taught by her!
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dearest Sam, Your feedback is highly appreciated as it derives from an enthusiastic learner who seems to enjoy the lessons and exhibits a positive outlook and attitude, showing great enthusiasm which is very supportive of the learning process and the constructive alignment of the learning process. A self-motivated and very diligent hard worker who always strives to reach his full potential, very committed in doing his best. A person who completes preparatory work and practices consistently, seeks out new learning challenges and takes responsibility for his learning has definitely exceeded expectations with the quality of his work!
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Bridget
Maggie is truly amazing to work with because of how much care she puts into her teaching! She understands how to put you at ease and gives straightforward advice. Also, her analogies often make me laugh. I strongly recommend this tutor :) (Singing - Beginner)
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dearest Bridget, I greatly appreciate your feedback. You have managed to learn quickly and make fast progress. You have demonstrated great motivation, critical ability and very efficient learning skills. Apart from your amazing sense of humour, your helpful and positive attitude demonstrates further your ability to continue to take on new challenges in the subject area. Thank you so much for your great effort and for being a great learner!
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Ella
I was so pleased to have found Maggie to help reintroduce piano back into my life after 20 plus years of not playing. She is calm, patient and extremely knowledgeable of theory. I’ve found she’s quickly understood my level of play and has adapted the lessons to suit. I’m really enjoying the experience.
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dearest Ella, Thank you very much for your very kind and encouraging feedback. Your great motivation, enthusiasm and spirit have made it possible to create this fruitful outcome. I am really proud of your achievement and also happy to meet a person with such skills and qualities. Keep up the excellent work and motivation!
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David
Maggie is teaching our son Grade 8 Music Theory. He describes Maggie as: encouraging, enthusiastic, supportive, knowledgeable, and as having a sense of humour (that's very important, as he has had some miserable teachers over the years!) I think that our only regret is that we didn't find Maggie sooner : )
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Dearest David, It has been a great pleasure and a creative experience to interact with Henry in lessons of music theory. Henry has been laborious and very motivated via his passion for music regardless of the level of effort required and the level of difficulty involved. His potential, personal strive and dedication to the subject area have contributed to the development of a solid foundation in understanding music.
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Mustafa
I've had about five music lessons with Andromachi and they've just been brilliant. I've learned so much, had so much fun and really feel inspired about music. We're doing technical piano playing, theory and also just exploring music history. She's very attentive, prepares lessons very well and has so much material to work through. I really look forwards to our lessons. Couldn't recommend her more.
Ms Andromachi D. replied
Mustafa is an enthusiastic and efficient learner who seems to enjoy music lessons while exhibiting a positive outlook and attitude. Strives to always improve, committed in doing his best and enjoys challenges in the subject area. He participates very actively, reads, writes, always punctual and well prepared. Definitely an asset to the portfolio of any music teacher. Have really enjoyed our interaction as he has been a source of both a challenge and inspiration.