Joanna Willey BA (Hons) IDTA
Joanna was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire and studied Violin, Piano and Singing at Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester and St. Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh before completing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Performing Arts – Music. She is also a qualified Dance teacher with the International Dance Teachers’ Association (IDTA).
Joanna made her first professional appearance at the age of 6 appearing in a pop video for EMI Records. Since then she has performed extensively showcasing her skills in many different genres – from dancing with the ‘Lewis London Ballet’ to playing in the ‘Northern Junior Philharmonic Orchestra’ with world famous conductors such as Daniel Harding at the Snape Maltings Proms and Harrogate International Music Festival. Whilst at University, Joanna worked professionally as a violinist in Robbie Williams’ band making appearances on TV Shows such as The National Lottery Show, Top of the Pops and Parkinson.
Between 2004 & 2007 Joanna worked for THAMES (Tower Hamlets Arts & Music Education Service) in London where she taught music and dance to over 500 children per week at 7 inner city schools. She was promoted to Lead Violin Tutor in 2006.
Joanna set up Fusion Arts Academy 7 years ago in London’s Docklands and decided to relocate the school to the Isle of Wight in 2007. As well as running Fusion Arts, Joanna has spent the last few years working as a Key Stage 2 & 3 Music Teacher at Northwood Primary School, Cowes and a Wider Opportunities Violin Teacher with the Isle of Wight Music Service.
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