Cana Çankaya is a London-based professional trumpet player, singer-songwriter. She is

also an experienced trumpet tutor and vocal coach, with extensive experience teaching children, teenagers and adults in both Istanbul and London.

Endorsed by Arts Council England as a Global Talent, Cana is a graduate of Istanbul University State Conservatory. 

She teaches trumpet to students of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners and hobby musicians to more advanced players. 

She also offers vocal coaching and supports students attending music schools and conservatoires. 

Every lesson is tailored to each student's individual goals, whether they are learning for enjoyment, developing their technique or pursuing musical studies.

Alongside teaching, Cana continues to perform professionally at concerts, private events and live music venues.

Pavel is a dynamic and versatile drummer whose passion for music has taken him across rock, metal, pop, and beyond. With years of experience as a performer, session musician, and recording artist, he has contributed his playing to albums, EPs, and singles released around the world.

Combining technical precision with creativity, energy, and a strong musical instinct, Pavel brings a unique approach to every project he becomes part of. Whether performing on stage, recording in the studio, or collaborating with other musicians, he believes that great drumming is about more than technique — it’s about expression, feel, and serving the music.

As a music student himself, Pavel understands that learning never stops. This perspective shapes his approach to teaching: he works closely with students to develop solid technique, musical awareness, confidence, and their own individual voice behind the kit.

Mike is an accomplished double and electric bass player, musical director, recording artist, and educator with decades of experience performing at the highest level across the UK, Europe, America, Australia, and beyond.

His career has taken him from major concert stages and recording studios to television, radio, theatre, and international cruise productions. He has performed and recorded alongside an impressive range of artists and musicians, including Katie Melua, Tony Hadley, Clem Burke of Blondie, Belinda Carlisle, Michael Ball OBE, The Osmonds, Chesney Hawkes, The Drifters, The Platters, The Coasters, and many more.

Mike spent eight years with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, serving as both a bass player and Musical Director. As Musical Director, he led a nine-piece band, conducted production shows, big band concerts and jazz performances, worked closely with celebrity entertainers, and coordinated a team of more than 30 onboard musicians. He continues to work as an emergency cover musician for P&O and Saga.

As a bassist, Mike is equally at home on electric and double bass, with an exceptional ability to move between musical styles and adapt to the demands of different performers and ensembles. His experience spans rock, pop, jazz, soul, funk, big band, musical theatre, and beyond.

As a tutor, Mike brings this wealth of real-world experience directly to his students. His teaching focuses not only on technique and theory, but on developing timing, groove, musicality, versatility, confidence, and the ability to play with other musicians.

Arya is a multi-disciplinary percussionist and drummer from India, bringing together the rich traditions of Indian Classical music with a modern, innovative approach to rhythm and sound.

With over 15 years of training in Indian Classical music, Arya has developed a deep understanding of rhythm, technique, improvisation, and musical expression. His work goes beyond traditional percussion, combining his skills as a drummer, tabla player, and music producer to create a distinctive and contemporary sound.

Co-signed by PUMA UK and featured by Rolling Stone India, The Telegraph, and other leading publications, Arya has established himself as an exciting and forward-thinking musician.

As a tutor, Arya brings the same creativity and curiosity to his teaching. Whether you're interested in drums, tabla, Indian rhythms, percussion, or modern music production, his approach encourages students to develop strong foundations while discovering their own musical identity.

His lessons explore rhythm from both traditional and contemporary perspectives, helping students develop technique, timing, coordination, creativity, improvisation, and musical confidence.

Rasa Zukauskaite is an internationally experienced violinist and dedicated music educator, offering violin, viola and piano lessons to children, teenagers and adults. With a professional career spanning the concert stage and music education, Rasa combines high-level instrumental training with an encouraging, personal approach that helps each student develop confidence, musical understanding and a genuine enjoyment of making music.

Rasa studied violin performance and music pedagogy at the Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts, completing postgraduate studies in violin solo performance and orchestral violin, as well as a degree in music pedagogy. She also undertook private studies at the International Academy Incontri col Maestro in Italy with Professor Pavel Berman.

As a professional violinist, Rasa has performed with and worked alongside some of Europe’s leading orchestras, including the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, London Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Her career has included orchestral, chamber music and solo performances across Europe and internationally.

Alongside performing, teaching has always been an important part of Rasa’s musical life. She has many years of experience teaching individual violin and viola lessons as well as string classes, working with students of different ages and levels. Her approach is based on developing a strong technical foundation while also encouraging musical curiosity, creativity and independence.

Rasa particularly enjoys helping young musicians discover the pleasure of playing together. In 2016, she curated an educational music project in Pune, India, in collaboration with the Pune Music Society, supporting underprivileged children through the opening of a music department in a local state school. The project provided musical instruments, instrumental tuition and regular lessons, giving children the opportunity to experience music education that would otherwise have been inaccessible to them. As part of the project, Rasa also gave masterclasses in Pune, Bangalore and Goa, combining performance with music education and community engagement.

In summer 2026, Rasa is serving as Leader and Artistic Director of a residential orchestra summer camp in Lithuania, bringing together around 40 young musicians aged 12–18. The project is designed to give young musicians an immersive orchestral experience, developing ensemble skills, listening, communication, musical responsibility and the ability to work together as an orchestra. Alongside intensive rehearsals, the programme includes concerts, musical discussions, concert visits, educational activities and opportunities for the participants to experience the wider life of an orchestra.

Rasa believes that good teaching is about much more than learning the notes. A successful lesson should help a student understand how and why music works, develop a healthy and confident technique, and ultimately find their own musical voice. Whether a student is preparing for an exam or audition, starting an instrument for the first time, or simply wants to play music for pleasure, lessons are adapted to their individual goals, personality and level.

With her experience as a performer, teacher, chamber musician and artistic director, Rasa brings both professional expertise and a broad perspective on music-making. She teaches violin, viola and piano, and welcomes students from beginners through to more advanced levels.

Her aim is simple: to help every student become a confident, independent and expressive musician — and, most importantly, to enjoy making music.

Manuel Carter Vale is a multi-disciplinary musician, educator, and producer with over a decade of international experience in music and creative education. With studies at Conservatorio G. Verdi and a broad background in performance and musicianship, Manuel brings a modern, international approach to teaching and music-making.

As the founder of Pilgrim of Love Guitar School, he is passionate about helping musicians develop not only their technique, but also their creativity, confidence, and individual artistic voice.

Through Carter Vale Production, Manuel extends this vision into music production, working across recording, songwriting, arrangement, sound design, and artist development. His approach is centred on turning musical ideas into authentic, expressive productions.