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Hi! I’m Sophie Laffey, a UK-qualified educator with over 10 years of experience working with children aged 5 to 10 across both mainstream and alternative learning environments. I hold a BA (Hons) in Learning and Teaching from the University of Northampton (2016–2017), and a Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching (2014–2016).

Hi! I’m Rocío Cravero, a professional vocalist and certified vocal coach with over 10 years of experience on stage and in the studio. I specialize in helping singers develop healthy vocal technique, build confidence, and express their authentic artistic voice.

For over 35 years, Bobbie Pell has shared her love of story with audiences of all ages through written works, storytelling performances, and workshops. Her specialty area, Celtic folklore and traditions, focuses on faerie lore, ballads, and archetypical myths. Her first book, THE HIGHLAND HEART, explores themes of true love, faerie encounters, and a hero's journey to wholeness.

I bring over 15 years of professional experience as a musician, writer, producer, and educator, with a strong foundation in both performance and mentorship. I began playing guitar at age 12 and quickly branched into other instruments, songwriting, and music production.

Dimitrios Vassilakis is an internationally acclaimed Greek saxophonist, vocalist, composer, educator, and academic researcher with 5 award-winning albums for historic jazz label Candid Records. He appeared all around the globe, notably in New York at Dizzy’ s Club - Jazz at The Lincoln Center, Birdland, Smalls, Nublu, Zinc, Yale, Natural History Museum DC Smithsonian Institute,…

Hayden Greyson (Bachelor of Science Degree in Teaching Music, All Grades from NYU) has years of experience innovatively teaching music in both the public school system and via private lessons. In 2022, he was the Writer/Puppeteer for Erwin & Oatmeal (Musical, Educational Puppet Show) from which one of his original songs called “No Big Deal” was a semi-finalist in the 2022…

If you’re looking to grow as a creative writer — whether that means refining a draft, finding your performance voice, or starting something entirely new — I’m here to help you move your work forward with intention and clarity. I offer creative insight, thoughtful guidance, and a flexible approach tailored to your goals.

Why Choose Dr. Tony on Lessonface? Based in London, UK, Dr. Tony brings over 35 years of experience in education and holds exceptional academic and professional credentials: Ph.D. in Education from the University of Reading, UK (awarded 2017) Master’s Degree in Education CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Double First-Class Undergraduate Degree…

Teacher of the Year for Songwriting - Lessonface 2025 (read my interview) New Students - Buy 5, Get 1 Lesson Free 🎁 Have you ever felt left out by conventional, intellectual approaches that focus on reading notation and copying other people’s music, rather than listening and feeling the heart of the music?