Writers
Charanga are proud to be able to draw on a team of highly talented writers from a wide variety of musical traditions. All are inspirational teachers and musicians who have a passion for helping people learn and play with a high degree of musicianship and skill.
Jane Sebba - Hon TCL, GGSM, LRAM, ARCM, Cert Ed
Jane Sebba wrote the Play Piano 1 and 2, and the Keyboard Foundation and Improver modules and has provided much inspiration for many of the new instrumental modules currently in development..
Jane Sebba studied piano and bassoon at the Guildhall School of Music. After qualifying as a teacher she worked in inner London schools for nearly twenty years, bringing music to life for thousands of children. Her reputation as a charismatic educator has been widely recognised and she has published over 30 highly popular books for a range of instruments.
“Teachers give thanks for rare talents like Jane Sebba” - TES
Piano Coach combines Jane’s experience and proven teaching methods with the stimulating, interactive capability of Music Coach software, to provide aspiring musicians with a new and exciting aid to learning.
Tony Skinner
Tony Skinner is the Director of the Registry of Guitar Tutors - the world's foremost organisation for guitar education. He is also the Principal Guitar Examiner for the London College of Music and has compiled examination syllabi in electric, bass and classical guitar playing, as well as popular music theory, rock/pop band and popular music vocals. He has written and edited over 50 music-education books and is the longest regular contributor to Total Guitar Magazine (Europe's best selling guitar magazine). He has also been commissioned regularly to write for Music Teacher, Guitar Tutor and Music File magazines. Tony Skinner is widely respected as one of the UK's premier music educators.
Justin Sandercoe
Justin Sandercoe is one of the UK’s leading guitarists. A breathtaking performer and charismatic educator, he has designed highly popular courses in guitar teaching, song-writing and guitar musicianship, which he regularly delivers for leading schools and colleges. His rare ability to engage young guitarists with successful learning strategies set in a cool music environment makes Justin Sandercoe a valuable member of the Music Coach team. Justin is currently playing and writing with Katie Melua while teaching at London’s Guitar Institute, writing for Total Guitar and Guitar Techniques magazines and pursuing a successful solo career.