About Me

Hi, I’m Mallory Gildersleeve and I’m a trained Suzuki Violin Teacher. I lived and taught in London for 13 years before moving down to Brighton & Hove two years ago. I have Undergraduate and Master’s Degrees in Violin Performance & Violin Teaching and have been teaching for over 20 years. I taught at the pre-college at Indiana University before moving to the UK in 2011 and completed my Suzuki training in 2015. I am also trained in Suzuki Early Childhood Education and Music Mind Games.

The Suzuki Method is a world renowned approach to music education that nurtures a child’s natural ability through listening, repetition, and encouragement. Founded by Japanese violinist Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, it is based on the idea that every child can learn music in the same way they learn language — through a supportive environment, step-by-step development, and parental involvement. With a focus on beautiful tone, musical expression, and a strong technical foundation, the Suzuki Method helps children grow not only as musicians but also in confidence, perserverence, and joy for music making.