Meet the Teachers

At Booths Music, our teachers are what make learning music so special. Each of our music teachers brings their own experience, personality, and passion for teaching, helping students feel confident and inspired at every stage. Below, you can meet our Bolton music teachers and explore the individual profiles of the tutors who make Booths Music a great place to learn.

Booths Music has been an invaluable resource to the musicians of Bolton and beyond since 1832. We feel we have some of the most experienced music teachers in the country, who are on hand for music lessons throughout the week from our town centre premises. Although tutors experience great demand, we are always happy to accommodate new pupils for tuition of many popular instruments. You can read more about our music teachers in their individual profiles! Click the relevant button below to skip to profiles in your chosen discipline.

Guitar Teachers

Hugely popular with all ages and abilities, we offer a wide range of guitar lessons and tuition at our Bolton premises. These include electric, acoustic and spanish guitar tuition in rock, jazz, flamenco, classical, latin, blues, country and folk.

Guitar Tutors at Booths - What we teach - Guitar
Nick Bass Tutor - Music Teachers Booths

Nick

Guitar, Bass, Ukulele

A maestro on bass guitar, Nick teaches bass electric and acoustic guitar up to a very high standard. He also offers do … Read more.

Liam Guitar - Music Teachers Booths

Liam

Guitar, Ukulele

A tutor here for many years, Liam is very popular among his students, conducting lessons during the week at our Bo … Read more.

James

Guitar, bass

James is another of our great guitarists on the Booths teaching team. A player of both acoustic and electric guitar, James ha … Read more.

John

Guitar

Offering lessons throughout the day and into the evening on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, John is an enthusi … Read more.

Robin

Guitar, bass, Ukulele

Robin has collaborated with artists as diverse as Luciano Pavarotti, soprano Lesley Garrett, tenor Russell Watson, Americ … Read more.
Jack Gregory Tutor Profile 2025

Jack

Guitar

Jack is a versatile and experienced guitar teacher offering lessons on Thursday evenings and Sunday daytime. Jack has … Read more.

Mike

Guitar, Piano

One of our more experienced music teachers, Mike tutors budding musicians of all ages and abilities. With a degree in co … Read more.

Piano Teachers

Experienced music tutors are on hand throughout the week. Although they encounter great demand, we are always happy to accommodate new pupils for both keyboard and piano lessons, as well as other instruments of course. 

audrey piano vocals - Music Teachers Booths

Audrey

Piano, Vocals, Woodwind

Audrey is now part of the vocal tuition team here at Booths! In addition to singing lessons, Audrey also teaches piano, woodwind a … Read more.

Ruth Kay vocal tutor

Ruth

Piano, Vocals

We’re delighted to have Ruth part of the Booths tuition team at Booths. With great experience in teaching and performanc …  Read more.

carl austin violin and piano

Carl

Piano, Strings

Carl is an established part of the string tutor team here at Booths Music. A professional viola player, Carl has vast experi … Read more.

KaYan Ho Flute Teacher

Yan

PIANO, WOODWIND

With a wealth of experience and certifications, KaYan has a real passion for music and teaching. Alongside a sec … Read more.

Tom Campbell Piano Woodwind

Tom

Piano, Woodwind

Tom has been an instrumental teacher for six years and has been teaching clarinet, saxophone and piano at Booths Music sinc … Read more.

Jade

Piano

We’re delighted to have Jade part of our piano tuition team! After graduating from Runshaw college, Jade went onto co … Read more.

Jane

Piano, Woodwind

Having taught in numerous local schools, Jane has a vast experience of teaching and it’s great to have her now part of the Bo … Read more.

rosa string and piano tutor

Rosa

Piano, Strings

Rosa offers violin lessons from complete beginner level up to and beyond grade 8, as well as piano lessons. She has studi … Read more.

Mike

Guitar, Piano

One of our more experienced music teachers, Mike tutors budding musicians of all ages and abilities. With a degree in co … Read more.

Saffron

Piano, Vocals

Offering vocal and piano lessons, Saffron is a classically trained soprano and musician with a passion for pedagogy. Sh … Read more.

Louis

Piano

Offering sunday lessons at Booths, Louis is a classically-trained pianist, studying for a music performance degr … Read more.

Piano Playing

Lewis

Piano, Strings

Lewis is a supremely talented violinist and a valued member of the Booths Music tuition team, teaching both violin a… Read more.

Leo

Brass & Piano

Leo is a passionate and dedicated member of the Booths Music tuition team, teaching piano and brass at Booths Music … Read more.

Piano Playing

Michele

Piano

We’re delighted to welcome Michele to the Booths Music tuition team, where she will be teaching piano on Saturd … Read more.

Drum Teachers

The Drum studios have been designed and built to the specific needs of each different drum tutor. They feature acoustic kits, speakers as well as various accessories and percussion instruments on hand in order to aid progress. Instructional, inspirational DVDs can be accessed if required.

Drum Teachers at Booths
jake drum tutor

Jake

Drums

Jake is one of the latest tutors to join the drum team at Booths. Teaching many styles and rhythms, Jake is available to teac … Read more.
Sam Hughes Drummer - Music Teachers Booths

Sam

Drums, Sound Tech

Sam is an experienced drummer having played from an early age and has been teaching complete beginner level to pos … Read more.

James - Music Teachers Booths

James

Drums

With a particular interest for funk, James offers drum lessons in various styles such as rock, indie, metal, jazz and more. In c … Read more.

Josh

Drums

Josh is a supremely talented drummer and has a real passion for the instrument. Teaching on Satur … Read more.

drummers Ed and Geoff

Geoff

Drums

Geoff has taught drum kit at Booths Music for many years on a Saturday morning. Keen to welcome students of all ag … Read more.

drummers Ed and Geoff

Ed

Drums

Ed is a friendly and enthusiastic member of the Booths Music tuition team, with nearly 20 years of experience as a dru … Read more.

Woodwind Teachers

There are several instruments in the woodwind lessons category, but here we will concentrate on the three most popular choices: saxophone, clarinet and the flute.

Tom Campbell Piano Woodwind

Tom

Piano, Woodwind

Tom has been an instrumental teacher for six years and has been teaching clarinet, saxophone and piano at Booths Music sinc … Read more.

Jane

Piano, Woodwind

Having taught in numerous local schools, Jane has a vast experience of teaching and it’s great to have her now part of th … Read more.

audrey piano vocals - Music Teachers Booths

Audrey

Piano, Vocals, Woodwind

Audrey is now part of the vocal tuition team here at Booths! In addition to singing lessons, Audrey also teaches piano, woodwind a … Read more.

KaYan Ho Flute Teacher

Yan

PIANO, WOODWIND

With a wealth of experience and certifications, KaYan has a real passion for music and teaching. Alongside a sec … Read more.

Tony

Woodwind

Tony is a passionate saxophonist with years of experience both performing and teaching. Having played for audie … Read more.

Vocal Teachers

Experienced vocal tutors are on hand for singing lessons throughout the week and weekend, teaching from our purposely enhanced studios. A wide range of specialist vocal tuition is on offer, ranging from pop to classical to musical theatre.

Carlo

Vocals, Strings

Introducing Carlo Asuni to the vocals team! It’s fantastic to have Carlo on board with us. A graduate of the Conserva … Read more.

Saffron

Piano, Vocals

Offering vocal and piano lessons, Saffron is a classically trained soprano and musician with a passion for pedagogy. Sh … Read more.

audrey piano vocals - Music Teachers Booths

Audrey

Piano, Vocals, Woodwind

Audrey is now part of the vocal tuition team here at Booths! In addition to singing lessons, Audrey also teaches piano, woodwind a … Read more.

Ruth Kay vocal tutor

Ruth

Piano, Vocals

We’re delighted to have Ruth part of the Booths tuition team at Booths. With great experience in teaching and performa …  Read more.

John Singing Teacher

John

Vocals

John Leddy brings a wealth of experience and a passion for singing to the Booths Music tuition team … Read more.

String Teachers

it may require some initial perseverance, but as soon as the ball is rolling there are endless creative possibilities. String instruments remain as popular as ever.

carl austin violin and piano

Carl

Piano, Strings

Carl is an established part of the string tutor team here at Booths Music. A professional viola player, Carl has vast experi … Read more.

rosa string and piano tutor

Rosa

Piano, Strings

Rosa offers violin lessons from complete beginner level up to and beyond grade 8, as well as piano lessons. She has studi … Read more.

Carlo

Vocals, Strings

Introducing Carlo Asuni to the vocals team! It’s fantastic to have Carlo on board with us. A graduate of the Conserva … Read more.

Piano Playing

Lewis

Piano, Strings

Lewis is a supremely talented violinist and a valued member of the Booths Music tuition team, teaching both violin a… Read more.

In Memory - Matt

Strings, Mandolin

It is with great sadness to write that Matt is no longer with us after a short battle with cancer in 2024 … Read more.

Brass Teachers

Whilst placing emphasis on technique, dynamics, posture and various other points to ensure a good knowledge of brass playing, theory is also an important factor in brass lessons that will be covered. Help integrating with local brass bands is also available with the staff and brass tutors.

Jac

Brass

Originally from South Wales, Jac is now Manchester based after completing a Master’s degree and a Postgraduate Dip … Read more.

Leo

Brass & Piano

Leo is a passionate and dedicated member of the Booths Music tuition team, teaching piano and brass at Booths Music … Read more.

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Staff

The staff at Booths keep the cogs turning with for tuition, repairs and the general day-to-day of running the shop. As regular full-time staff, each day you will likely see Tony, Jean, Colin, Will and James. Evening-time duties are undertaken by Will as well as Andrea, often accompanied by son Dagan. Occasional Saturday staff also include James, Phil and Lydia. 

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