Fiona McSorley

Music Teacher | Kodály Specialist | Flute

Inspiring confident, musically literate learners through engaging, structured and intelligent music education.

Music Lessons & Musicianship

With over 20 years’ experience teaching music in the primary sector and privately, Fiona offers high-quality music education grounded in Kodály methodology. Lessons are carefully tailored to each student, building strong foundations, confidence and genuine musical understanding.

Lessons are available in-person (travel distance dependent: south east London / Bromley based) or online via Zoom.

Specialisms include:

  • Music Theory
  • Musicianship & Aural Skills
  • Flute
  • Recorder

Lessons

Music Theory Lessons

  • Structured learning that builds understanding step by step
  • Preparation for Grade 5 theory exam
  • Support with GCSE and A-level Music studies

 

Lessons are offered one-to-one, pairs or small groups, either via Zoom or in person.

Musicianship & Aural Skills

  • Development of aural skills, sight singing and sight-reading skills
  • Targeted preparation for aural/sight reading sections of exams
  • Overall musicianship skills

For younger pupils, small groups or pairs are ideal with parents welcome to learn alongside. Learning resources are included.

School-Based Music Provision

Fiona works with schools to deliver high-quality classroom music, musicianship and curriculum-linked learning embedded in Kodály principles. Programmes can be adapted to suit the needs of individual schools and year groups.

Please get in touch to discuss bespoke school-based provision.

Recorder Lessons

  • Learn the recorder and play beautiful music.
  • Strong focus on musicianship skills alongside instrumental technique
  • Suitable for ages 7 and up (younger with adapted recorder/parental support)
  • ABRSM or Trinity exams

Lessons are available via Zoom, in rented hall space or home environment (travel distance dependent). Individual, pairs or small group lessons are offered.

About Fiona

Fiona has been teaching music in the primary sector for the past 20 years and is a dedicated Kodály specialist and flautist.

She studied flute with Sarah O’Flynn at Goldsmiths, University of London, and is currently working towards her LRSM in flute with Anna Kondrashina.

Fiona has studied Kodály methodology with leading figures in the Kodály world, including Cyrilla Rowsell, David Vinden, Selena Kay, Bori Szirányi of the Liszt Academy, among others. These influences shape a teaching approach that is structured, engaging and highly effective.

Fiona believes that every child (and adult) can become musically literate. Her lessons are designed to motivate, encourage independent learning, build confidence and spark creativity.

Contact

To enquire about lessons or school provision, please get in touch:

Phone: 020 8466 7468
Email: enquiries@fmcsorley.com