“When I started playing saxophone aged 10, I had no idea that music would play such a fundamental role in my life. Catherine took me from not being able to play a note to a grade 8 distinction during my time at school. Through weekly lessons, Catherine shared her love of jazz, funk and soul […]

“Catherine is a stunning musician – seeing and hearing her play saxophone is one of life’s great pleasures! She communicates joy, pain and excitement in the way only music can. Catherine is also blessed with the ability to share her skill with people of all ages and backgrounds through her teaching – she inspires and […]

Re: Leaving Employment at CYM in 2011 “Catherine has given distinguished service over many years now and the institution will be poorer without her. She is one of the most talented teachers I have had the privilege to work with and a wonderful musician in her own right. I will miss her enormously both on Saturday […]

“I worked with Catherine in London at “The Centre for Young Musicians” for many years, and was delighted to find she has moved back into the Tendring area, which has given us the opportunity to collaborate on musical projects locally. She is a wonderful musician with complete mastery of her instruments. Catherine makes a beautiful […]

“Catherine’s bubbly personality enables a relaxed and easy learning atmosphere. She has an excellent technical approach to teaching and playing. Classes are fun and interesting and never allowed to get boring while staying focused on the task at hand. As a parent it is uplifting to see my daughter elated at the end of each […]

“Over my decade at Howarth I have had many clients but few who are as dedicated and resourceful as Catherine. She has always shown great self-motivation and has a natural ability to instil this in her students. I have recommended Catherine to many of my other clients as a tutor and I have always received […]

“Catherine is a very special teacher. My son started learning saxophone with her when he was 9 years old and from the start he fell in love with the instrument and with her lessons. Almost 10 years on, my son is a confident and competent saxophonist, and has also started teaching, with Catherine’s help. Catherine always makes […]

“I have worked with Catherine Shrubshall a number of times, but most notably when she played all the wind parts on the Shriekback album ‘Glory Bumps’ and later when she performed live with me in an improvised music event with the American poet Don Share. These two occasions showed me what a full spectrum musician […]