Teaching
Calley has been teaching piano since the age of sixteen. After finishing her degree, she went straight back into teaching and is now doing it full-time through various different companies!
Student Successes
2023/2024
JC ABRSM Grade 2 Piano (Merit)
EP ABRSM Grade 1 Piano (Pass)
TB ABRSM Grade 1 Piano (Distinction)
AK LCME Grade 2 Music Theatre (Merit)
EW ABRSM Grade 1 Alto Saxophone (Distinction)
CM ABRSM Grade 1 Piano (Merit)
MP ABRSM Grade 1 Piano (Distinction)
EP ABRSM Grade 2 Piano (Merit)
MA LCME Grade 1 Music Theatre (Distinction)
NA LCME Grade 1 Music Theatre (Distinction)
JC ABRSM Grade 3 Piano (Merit)
TB ABRSM Grade 2 Piano (Merit)
TVA ABRSM Grade 2 Piano (Merit)
LW ABRSM Grade 3 Piano (Distinction)
LH LCME Grade 7 Music Theatre (Merit)
HC ABRSM Grade 3 Piano (Merit)
EW ABRSM Grade 2 Singing (Pass)
TB ABRSM Grade 3 Piano (Merit)
EP ABRSM Grade 3 Piano (Pass)
LW ABRSM Grade 4 Piano (Distinction)
AK LCME Grade 3 Music Theatre (Merit)
MP ABRSM Grade 2 Piano (Pass)
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HB Offered BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Cabaret) at University of Chichester
Offered Cert HE Musical Theatre Performance at Italia Conti
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Guildford Music School
August 2022-Present
Calley teaches 1-1 lessons in piano, singing and alto saxophone through Guildford Music School. The lessons take place at students houses all around Guildford. Calley currently teaches 20 students through GMS and students range from complete beginners, to adult learners, right through to intermediate levels. Calley is also highly experienced with preparing students for their exams. Instrumental students have the opportunity to complete ABRSM examinations and Singing students have the opportunity to complete ABRSM, Trinity or LCM examinations.
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https://guildfordmusicschool.co.uk
See above for student exam successes.
Guildford School of Acting
April 2024-Present
Calley is an Associate Tutor and Musical Director for Guildford School of Acting. Calley specialises in working with Actor-Musicians. She was recently MD for the 2nd Year BA Actor-Musician full-scale musical project and absolutely loved it! From September 2024, Calley will be teaching ensemble musicianship to the 1st and 2nd Year BA Actor-Musicians.
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Phoenix Youth Productions
September 2023-Present
Calley is one of the Musical Directors for Phoenix Youth Productions based in Guildford. She teaches their Seniors group on Friday evenings. Calley was recently MD for their production of 'Beauty and the Beast' at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre in Woking.
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Merton Music Foundation
January 2023-January 2024
Calley taught group classes of General Musicianship at Primary Schools in the Wimbledon area. She also led a KS2 singing assembly every week. Calley also had 1-1 piano students at several primary schools in the area.
Meadowlark Musical Theatre Productions
September 2023-Present
Calley is one seventh of the team behind Meadowlark Musical Theatre Productions and is also their Musical Director. They will rehearse at The Arts Centre in Merrow (Guildford) on Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Calley is very much loving this new venture and enjoying the creative freedom to explore with the rest of her team!
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Stagecoach Farnham
September 2022-July 2023
Calley taught group Singing classes at Stagecoach Farnham on Friday evenings. She taught students between ages 5-16 in their three stages. Calley taught vocals for their productions within this time; Christmas Panto, Our House JR., and their Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Easter Workshop.
Theatretrain Basingstoke
March 2022-September 2022
Calley taught group singing classes at Theatretrain Basingstoke in three stages with students between the ages of 5-16. Calley was their Musical Director for their production of Matilda JR. in September 2022. Calley had the best time at Theatretrain Basingstoke and really thanks them for giving her the opportunity to begin her journey as an MD!
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https://theatretrain.co.uk/basingstoke/
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Guildford County School (Music College)
September 2023-Present
Calley teaches 1-1 Singing Lessons at Guildford County School's Music College. Her students range from Year 7 to Sixth Form and include a vast range of experience and abilities.
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Italia Conti Woking Associates
September 2022-Present
Calley teaches at the prestigious Italia Conti Woking Associates every Saturday. She teaches group singing classes as well as private 1-1 singing classes. She teaches ages 5-18 throughout the day and absolutely loves it!
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