THE BIG Sound! DEVIZES COMMUNITY CHOIR

Lee Clarke-Butler

Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe and various other things!

Lee, originally from North Staffordshire, now lives in Stroud with her husband, daughter and dachshund. She studied Music at Bangor University, specialising in performance, orchestration and conducting, before going on to complete a postgraduate degree in education.

She has over 30 years’ experience teaching music in schools and with music services and currently teaches whole-class and peripatetic woodwind with Gloucestershire Music.

As well as teaching, Lee is principal oboe and cor anglais with The Fulltone Orchestra and works as a freelance recording player.. Her favourite pieces to perform are Gabriel’s Oboe and The Ecstasy of Gold by Ennio Morricone.

What we teach

We teach: Singing, Piano, Drums, Guitar and Bass Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Recorder, String Instruments - all with teachers who perform themselves and are keep to help learners excel at their own pace.

Piano Lessons

FLUTE Lessons

Clarinet Lessons

Trumpet and Trombone Lessons

SINGING LESSONS

GUITAR & BASS GUITAR LESSONS

DRUM LESSONS

TESTIMONIALS

"Tony is such a brilliant teacher. He’s calm and kind and has helped me get to a place where I never thought I would with my piano!"

Sue

"My daughter been singing with Lucia now at DMA for a term and I have never seen someone develop so quickly. Her voice and confidence have grown so much and I love the faith she has in her as a singer"

Charley

"Learning to play drums has been the BEST thing for my child, I really did not have any idea of the impact it would have on my son’s overall wellbeing, I am SO glad we came to Devizes Music Academy"

James

"I am a busy mum of three and was looking to do something for me to help with my mental health. Jemma started The Big Sound and I thought I would give it a go. Boy was I glad I did! Choir has become a happy place for me and I look forward to it every week. I always come away with a smile! Jemma is incredibly welcoming and encouraging and the choir are a bunch of fabulous people of various ages who want to sing and have fun! Best thing I did!"

Kat

"The whole big sound experience is uplifting & joyous ! The chance to sing your heart out & meet the loveliest of people. Jemma puts her heart & soul into teaching us and there’s never a session when we aren’t laughing. It really is a wonderful evening every time!"