She studied at the Royal College of Music with Peter Wallfisch [for piano] and Leonard Hirsch and John Ludlow [for violin]. After attending Exeter University for her PGCE she taught at The John Masefield High school in Ledbury and following on from this, at Colwall Primary school , training choirs, orchestras and recorder groups at each.
She has taught violin and piano for 25 years with Herefordshire and Worcestershire music services as well as privately at home. She has played with Chandos symphony orchestra, Malvern Light Opera company, Malvern Fringe Festival and, for over twelve years, with Volante Strings.