Meet the Team!
Company Director
Chris Butler BA (Hons)
Chris is a full time musician, teaching over 100 guitar students between writing, recording and touring with alt-rock band Luna Kiss. He has been teaching guitar for 10 years and takes a fun approach to guitar: “If the student doesn’t enjoy it, we don’t do it!”. Chris takes his younger students from “Drunken Sailor” to strumming along to Fleetwood Mac in just a couple of years. “I really enjoy introducing students to listening to music.. even a 9 year old can’t deny Jolene is an absolute TUNE!”
Company Director
Emma Butler MMus, BA (Hons), LCMDip (TD)
Emma is an experienced vocal coach with a demonstrated history of working in the music industry as a lyric soprano. She is skilled in teaching music ensembles and individuals, boasting 100% pass rate for singing exams with 78% distinction marks. Emma has a vast experience in coaching for roles in theatrical setting for musicals, operas and concert performances.
Emma is also a co-director of Rugby Music Centre, offering 1:1 and ensemble tuition in the centre of Rugby. RMC has lots of links with charities and organisations that help with funding musical education, and this is something Emma is very passionate about.
“I believe access to music education should be available to all, regardless of circumstance. I was given a chance, why shouldn’t everyone else!”
Paige Fletcher
(Drum Teacher for True Music)
Paige is an experienced drummer and tutor with over 8 years of teaching expertise and a 100% pass rate for drumming exams. She performs and writes with various artists, most recently collaborating with Tori Cross. Paige has extensive experience in delivering live performance workshops and prides herself on providing the highest quality musical opportunities for her students. Her passion for music and commitment to her students have shaped a successful career in both performing and education.
Nathan Taylor
(Guitar Teacher for True Music)
With over 10 years of playing experience behind him even at such a young age, he’s the perfect tutor to get youngsters interested in playing guitar! He has a keen interest in Rock and Funk and has been regularly gigging around Birmingham since he was just 16.
With a Diploma in music, a Degree in Music Performance and a Level 6 Professional Diploma in Teaching, Nathan will confidently teach you up to and beyond Grade 8 guitar, and offer you all the advice you need along the way with your exams. He is also able to teach the Rockschool Ukulele Syllabus!
Emma Smart
(Vocal Teacher for True Music)
Emma has been teaching for many years in various settings including stage schools, dance schools, primary and secondary schools, privately and with Rugby Music Centre. Emma was trained at Stratford College and later at PQA, then studied and completed her Teaching Diploma under the mentorship of Emma Butler, of True Music Ltd.
Emma is a regular and versatile performer alongside her teaching, including weddings, charity events and concerts, but she enjoys musical theatre above all! That said, her teaching styles covers everything from classical to rock, and there is no song that she won’t give a good go!