Joanna Madin 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 (an ex Chets pupil) 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 to over 500 children per week at 7 inner city schools. She was promoted to Lead Violin Tutor in 2006.
As well as performing, Joanna runs Fusion Arts Theatre School which she set up 4 years ago in London’s Docklands. Since moving to the Island in August, Joanna has been travelling up to London every Saturday to continue running the school. With some time to spare during the week, Joanna decided to open up Fusion Arts Academy on the Isle of Wight which provides an array of different classes to suit most tastes. Joanna also teaches Key Stage 2 Music at Northwood Primary School, Cowes, Piano & Singing at St Catherine’s School, Ventnor and teaches privately from home.
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