Marçal Xirau

Guitar Teacher

Marçal Xirau is a passionate musician and educator with a diverse background in modern music, rock and jazz.

Marçal holds a Bachelor's degree from the Conservatori del Liceu in Barcelona and a Master's degree in Advanced Music Technology from the University of West London/London College of Music. His musical journey has taken me across international stages, from performances at IKLECTIK in London to the Map & Fold Festival in Frankfurt, and even the renowned Sónar 2020 in Barcelona, Spain.

Marçal has finished differents works with a solo project, releasing albums like "LLIBRE N.1," "Zero Nou Quaranta Nou," "Silence, While Everything Keeps Being The Same," "Vitamins For Sleeping," "What Would Happen If We Listen?," and most recently, "DOME" in 2023.

With a decade of teaching experience, Marçal offers a personalised approach to music education. His teaching philosophy revolves around a balanced blend of traditional and modern methods. Each session is crafted to cater to individual preferences and learning styles, breaking down complex concepts into manageable parts. He brings technology into the mix for interactive lessons, ensuring a dynamic and engaging learning experience tailored to unique needs.

Aisha Goodman

Violin and Viola Teacher

Aisha Goodman is currently studying a Master of Performance degree at the Royal College of Music, London as an awarded ‘RCM Scholar’, under tutelage of Nathan Braude. Aisha was also awarded as a Tait Memorial Fund Scholar in 2023. She recently completed her Bachelor of Music Performance Honours degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with Roger Benedict. She is a scholarship recipient of the Greenberg-Gurney-Jensen Fund from The University of Sydney. Aisha was selected to be part of the BBC Symphony Orchestral Scheme and has performed multiple concert programs with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra as part of their Young Mentorship Program. She has held positions as principal violist with various Sydney Conservatorium of Music ensembles, The Sydney Youth Orchestra and has been involved in various Australian Youth Orchestra programs and Ensemble Apex. Through her orchestral programs, she has been given opportunities to perform and undertake workshops on overseas music tours across Europe, the UK and Asia. Aisha has also participated in masterclasses with Shunske Sato, Wilifred Strehle, Joachim Greiner, Sheila Browne, Wayne Foster-Smith, the Brodsky Quartet and the Calder Quartet. Alongside her classical experience, she has performed with artists such as Michael Buble, Delta Goodrem, Guy Sebastian, Gang of Youths and Jessica Mauboy.

Scarlett Foley

Violin, Piano and Clubs Teacher

Scarlett has grown up around music for a long time. She has recently graduated from the London College of Music with a BA Hons in Actor Musicianship, which involves her singing, acting and of course playing lots of instruments. She plays the violin, piano and ukulele as well as singing too! She has also made her professional debut in a children's theatre show 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Little Lily' where she composed music and played the role of Lily, in a one woman show. Scarlett is thrilled to be teaching for Pelican Music as she loves sharing her joy of music with everyone.

Dan Coulthurst

Trumpet and Piano Teacher

Birmingham raised trumpet player and composer Dan Coulthurst is one of the young rising stars of the British music scene. Born into a musical family, Dan quickly found his passion for the subject and wasted no time in getting involved in the thriving Birmingham music scene.

Since graduating from Leeds College of Music in 2018, Dan has played with internationally acclaimed artists such as Jean Toussaint, Hermeto Pascal, Reginald D Hunter and Nikki Iles. Some gig highlights include performing with the Ronnie Scotts Big Band, Simon Spillet Big band, touring with China Moses as well as being a chair holder in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Dan has also released 2 EPs with his nu-soul band Mamilah. Most recently he received a scholarship to study a Masters at Trinity Laban. 

Babyteeth is Dan’s debut album and explores themes such as love, racism, anxiety and self-acceptance.

Tamsin Reed

Woodwind and Clubs TEACHER

Tamsin Reed began her musical journey playing the recorder aged 7, and quickly took up the flute thereafter. She immediately found her love for music, and competed for many years in the Wansbeck Music Festival where she achieved much success, where she was awarded a scholarship to the European Youth Summer Music school 2 years in a row. She was also a member of the National Children’s Orchestra in 2015.

Tamsin studied for 3 years at the Sage Gateshead Young Musicians Programme, achieving a distinction in her ARSM Diploma aged 15. Shortly after this she was awarded a place to study at Chetham’s School of Music for sixth form, taught by Fiona Fulton. During her time at Chetham’s she also worked with many world-renowned flautists in masterclasses, including Adam Walker and Andrea Olivia. 

Tamsin is currently studying towards her masters degree in Classical Flute at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, under the tutelage of Sarah Newbold, and is excited to pass on her passion for music to her students, as a teacher for Pelican Music.