Teaching
Originally training in classical piano and flute and attaining a Masters in Composition for Film and TV from the London College of Music, Janette turned professional at nineteen and cut her teeth in theatre and TV, most memorably as keyboard player/MD for Jonathon Ross’ Saturday Zoo and Antoine De Caunes Le Show. Janette has performed with a diversity of artists from legendary singer/songwriter Robert Wyatt, jazz artists Claire Martin, Ian Shaw, Lea DeLaria to top pop acts Oasis and Seal.
Janette has many albums under her belt, including, Ian Shaw’s Drawn to all things and Lea DeLaria’s The Live Smoke Sessions that made the Grammy ballot in 2009. Her current release Alien Left Hand that was nominated for a Parliamentary Jazz Award in 2010. Student's comments:“It is through Janette’s inspirational teaching that the piano has now become an integral & hugely important part of my life. What a discovery! I have come back to re-learn the piano after a long gap, so for me her flexible and adaptable approach meant that I could learn at my own pace - 4 years on I have made great progress. Her expert professional instruction is delivered in patient and relaxed style, so you come away from a lesson feeling energised and motivated to learn more”.
Rod - student Contact Janette | Jazz Piano and Theory (Beginners to Advanced)
Arranging Composition Sibelius Teaching Experience
• Jazz Piano Tutor Harrow School for Boys 2000-2008 • Peripatetic piano, keyboards and composition at Clapton School for Girls 1998-2000 • Secondary Education - Community Music’s Outreach programme 1990-2000 • Jazz Workshops - Lewisham Academy of Music • Arranging and Improvisation at Lewisham College • Vocal Workshops- Carol Grimes • Piano Workshops- Drill Hall |
