Meet our expert teaching faculty
At Dr Zelda Hill Academy of Music in Buccleuch Street, Dumfries, our dedicated team of professional educators is passionate about nurturing musical excellence. As an accredited examination and study centre for ABRSM, Trinity College London, LCME, and OTHM, we deliver world-class tuition tailored to every student's creative journey.
Academy leadership and pedagogy
Dr Zelda Hill (PhD, MA, BA Hons, FLCM, LRSM, FSET, FRSA) leads the academy with decades of pedagogical experience and artistic distinction. Alongside Elizabeth Beveridge (MEd, BSc, DipLCM TD), they champion high academic and performance standards, guiding pupils from early notes through to advanced professional diplomas with bespoke encouragement.
Instrumental expertise and theory
Our instrumental team brings remarkable depth to every lesson. Frank Morgan (Dip L Mus, Dip Mus LCM, Dip LCM), currently pursuing an MA in the Psychology of Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, combines deep musical insight with modern teaching practice. He is joined by accomplished musicians Alex Cowal (BMus Hons, HND, ALCM), Campbell Spark, and Lisa Kerr (BA Hons), delivering comprehensive tuition across diverse instruments.
Vocal arts and stage performance
Vocal and stage technique thrive under our specialist vocal faculty. Hannah Ester (BA Hons, ALCM, DipLCM), Carol Brotherston (Dip LCM TD), and Avrl Bailey (Dip LCM in Musical Theatre, Church and Classical Voice) empower singers across all genres. Whether preparing for prestigious auditions, ABRSM and LCME grade exams, or singing purely for joy, our team helps each voice shine.
"The guidance and encouragement from the teachers at Dr Zelda Hill Academy transformed my confidence and performance skills completely. Their expertise is unmatched in Dumfries."
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