Coaching

Marion Friend MBE

Having begun her career after Cambridge University as a teacher and freelance musician, Marion held senior management positions in prestigious organisations for over twenty-five years, including as Director of Junior Trinity at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and at Wigmore Hall, BBC Television Music and Arts and Philharmonia Orchestra. She is an artistic and quality assessor for Arts Council England. This range of knowledge and experience informs her work as a coach, mentor, facilitator and consultant. Individual clients range from students to chief executives, teachers, administrators, performers and composers. Marion has a particular interest in career development and in supporting individuals to explore and reach their potential. Marion's website

Michael Garvey

Michael is an experienced leader across the arts and cultural sectors. He has run a number of orchestras in the UK and managed not for profit organisations, as well as having been a member of the BBC's executive team in Wales. He is a founding member of the Cardiff Music Board where he focuses his attention on the role that music education can play for the city, together with nurturing next generation musicians and developing pathways for their growth either as happy amateurs or into the music profession. Michael is a trained executive coach, accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. Michael's website

David Taylor

One of the leading entrepreneurs in the world of classical, David Taylor has built his career on a dynamic and energetic approach to bringing innovation to the arts, leading him to be named on Forbes 30 under 30 Europe 2018 list. Since creating Yorkshire Young Sinfonia, it reached an audience of over 7.5 million people in just 4 years, with coverage including the BBC Radio 4 documentary 'Birth of an Orchestra'. David is in demand as a consultant, speaker, and content creator. Along his journey, he has become passionate about helping other musicians to become 'doers'; to help creative people to act and achieve, and especially get them to connect and grow your audience in the 21st century. David's website