Enriching lives through music
Our work
At Little Piccolos, we knew we were always more than just another music class franchise, so we had to find another way of operating. As a social enterprise, the profits earned from our classes goes back into the company to support families to access Music Therapy, and to run projects that reach families in the UK who otherwise wouldn't get to access music classes with their children.
Our vision is that all families will have the opportunity to experience accessible music provision, whatever their children's needs.
We work towards this vision by becoming a wide-reaching social enterprise, providing excellent music education and Music Therapy for any young or SEND family, with an inclusive and compassionate model for our staff and beneficiaries.
Our values
Our values underpin everything we do, from composing songs, to composing emails; from nurturing family relationships to making professional partnerships, we do it all with excellence, compassion and creativity.
Excellence
All of our teachers are trained musicians. We ensure a high quality of content, equipment and teaching.
Compassion
We have compassion for every member of the Little Piccolos community and we always strive to be inclusive, not exclusive.
Creativity
Creativity is an essential part of human nature. We promote creativity in our team and children.
Meet the Team
We are a small and passionate team of musicians and Music Therapists.
Founder & Director
Ella
Ella started Little Piccolos in 2015, two years after completing her Music Degree at Bath Spa University. Since then, she has trained as a Music Therapist at Roehampton University, and specialises in working with children and young people who are Autistic, or have Learning Disabilities and Special Educational Needs.
Early Years Music Teacher - Bath
Catherine
Catherine has a lifetime of musical experience in highly prestigious music schools, including the Purcell School and a Music Degree from Bath Spa University. She is a flautist and singer songwriter, you can find her album 'Wild and Free' on streaming platforms. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Catherine is a warm and inclusive teacher with a particular interest in learning differences.
Early Years Music Teacher - West London, Hammersmith & Fulham
Simone
Simone studied a BMus degree specialising in piano and clarinet. She is an experienced musician and music teacher, having taught in the music service for many years. Simone then trained and qualified as a school music teacher and gained her PGCE. She has a passion for working with children who are harder to reach and believes music is the key.
Early Years Music Teacher - West London, Chiswick & Acton
Delphine
Delphine is a French musician who studied piano at the conservatoire of Bayonne. She is a talented pianist, skilled accompanist, and experienced teacher who holds a diploma in music teaching. Delphine has many years of experience teaching under 5's both in France and the UK.
Early Years Music Teacher - Bradford-on-Avon & Frome
Keith
Keith is a drummer, an experienced peripatetic teacher and performer. He believes in the benefits of music, especially drumming, to reduce anxiety, increase IQ, strengthen motor skills and, most importantly, encourage lifelong friendships.
Music Therapist & Early Years Music Teacher - Cheltenham
Kamila
Kamila is a Music Therapist and a music teacher with an MA in Music Therapy from Roehampton University. She sings, plays piano and guitar. Her work focuses on the therapeutic and musical use of voice, exploring the somatic connection between vocal vibrations and the physical body.
Early Years Music Teacher - Horsfield, North Bristol
Vicki
Vicki dedicated many years to learning the violin to a high level and leading youth orchestras. After gaining her music degree from the University of Bristol, she remained in the city teaching violin and music for early years. Vicki believes music should be an integral and beloved part of a child's early development and gives preschoolers and their families in Bristol the chance to discover the joys of music making and its benefits in shaping them as individuals.
Our Directors
Our directors help shape Little Piccolos and ensure all of our work meets the values and mission of our company. We are fortunate to have a team with a wide range of experience in music, education, SEND, therapy, financial and corporate operations.
Ella Elliott
Founder & Director
Ennis Alhashimi
Director
Joy Barton
Director