Hannah's passion for inclusive music-making inspired her to study a master's degree in community music. While studying for her MA, Hannah worked alongside Catherine Holbrook (founder and artist director of All Seasons Orchestra) as the assistant conductor of ASO, an open-access community orchestra based in York. As a student researcher, Hannah helped in the writing and editing process for an article to be published in the 'International Community Music Journal'.
After graduating with a Masters from The University of York, Hannah Jayne now works as an experienced, professional peripatetic instrumental tutor and community musician based in York, UK. Hannah is a passionate advocate for the value of music education; truly believing music has the power to support diversity, self-confidence and well-being. As a multi-instrumentalist, Hannah draws influence from a full spectrum of musical styles to best inform her teaching, which she hopes will inspire a life-long love of music that stretches beyond the classroom.
‘I believe that the study of music can teach compassion, self-respect and an active interest in the world. I teach with the hope to inspire creative thinking, and to help my students approach their practice with wholehearted commitment. ’
As a respected community musician, Hannah has built a strong network of music provision around the city. Hannah created the ‘Musical Development’ course at York St. John University’s ‘Converge’, which provides educational courses for adults who use mental health services; The collaboration between YSJ University and the NHS have seen a reduction on the dependence of the local mental health services. As the co-founder and joint course leader, Hannah has motivated her students to participate in workshops, courses, ensembles and performances within the wider community. Hannah conducts herself with generosity of spirit, praising the efforts of her students and celebrating in their success. Whilst collaborating with the undergraduate Occupational Therapy course at YSJ, Hannah led workshops demonstrating the benefits of percussion based music making for rehabilitation.
As a music specialist, Hannah provides weekly music sessions for nursery and reception children and whole class violin and world drumming tuition to children within the Ebor Academy, York. Her fun, engaging music sessions develop voice, language and music pedagogy. As a peripatetic tutor, Hannah teaches private and group instrumental lessons in both primary and secondary schools around York. She has created beginner violin, viola and classical guitar groups, ukulele ensembles and whole class world drumming sessions for both KS1 and KS2 pupils. Many of her students achieve distinctions and merits up to grade 8; Hannah has a 100% pass rate of ABRSM examination students. Her alumni have achieved music scholarships in York’s prestigious private schools.
As an approved tutor for York Music Hub, Hannah has worked for York Music Service, York Music Centre and York Arts Education. Hannah co-conducted the ‘Junior String’ Orchestra at York Music Centre for 12 years and later became the orchestral leader. Hannah has experience rehearsing the intermediate and senior orchestras.
‘I am aware, as an instrumental tutor, the quality of my teaching can impact the lives of my students emotionally and mentally. Therefore, I listen carefully to my students to promote an open working relationship to help them feel valued, and to grow in confidence under my care. I teach my students to practice patience, resilience, persistence and determination. I teach the value of hard work, emotional empathy and musical discipline. I develop a working relationship with my students so they can feel at ease to make mistakes and learn through them. I teach with conviction to instill in my students the value of preparation and practice. I am honored to inspire and share my love of music with others’
