Originals can be seen on request
Some family references are included specifically for the benefit of parents of the youngest children interested to learn music with Adriene who hold a DBS Certificate.
Mrs J P – Former Parish Council Chairman: Character Testimonial: ” Adriene moved to Shimpling in 1994, and being a friendly gregarious lady she now has many friends including myself. I have lived here since 1992. Adriene is a talented singer. She performed in concerts in our church and was a star turn at one of our village variety show, teaming up with fellow villager Mike Fahie-Wilson, performing a humorous sketch, singing Rule Britannia, bedecked with bucket broom and dustbin lid, in order to resemble Britannia at the end of the sketch, A very professional performance from Adriene, which had the audience in stitches. Adriene is a keen and knowledgeable gardener, who regularly walks. She is a sociable and cheerful lady and a valued member of our small village community.”
Mrs M G – Villager: Character Testimonial: “As neighbours go, we are very lucky, even though we don’t see them often, when we do, they’re charming and friendly, and have been a great help to us over the years. Our three children have each benefitted from spending time with Adriene when they were younger; she taught one of our daughters how to play the piano and gave her singing lessons for a number of months. They are both generous characters, who have helped tremendously when my husband was made redundant for a short time. We hope to continue to be good neighbours with them for another 20 years “
Mrs M A S BA Hons PGCE Singer / Teacher Singing Teaching and General Testimonial: “I have known Adriene since student days, and we have remained friends ever since. Whilst studying for a degree in Classics at UC. I decided to take private singing lessons. Adriene was my teacher, and with her skill, encouragement, support and friendship, I went on to pass all my exams with distinction. After completing my degree, I went on to complete a PGCE in music and spent many happy years aa a secondary school music teacher. I always remember Adriene’s warmth and caring approach to her students and her unfailing belief in them. I used this model very successfully in my own teaching. Adriene is naturally bubbly, fun and incredibly generous and retains her warmth, caring and vivacious nature.”
Mrs J F W – FTCL ARCM Specialist Theatre School Singing Teacher/Performer: “I have known Adriene since we met as music students in London, when I was studying at the Royal College of Music. Since then we have been very good friends supporting each other. Adriene is an excellent teacher and has all the attributes required to support her students. She has the passion and drive to instil to her students, and to let them progress to the best of their ability. She has empathy and genuineness in her drive to teach and consequently gets the best out of her students. Adriene is patient and kind and realises that music is not only good for discipline, but for the healing of the whole body and soul. Both in her teaching and performing, Adriene has the talent to connect and communicate, which is essential as an artist. Adriene continues to grow as a teacher and is open to listening to others.”
TESTIMONIAL especially for a Dubai Music School from fellow performer and brother Gregory Ellis FRAM – Character testimonial: “Adriene Ellis is a highly accomplished and experienced teacher of singing, flute and piano with a proven track record of success with students of all ages. As her brother, I can attest to her great compassion and dedication particularly when teaching young people, her tenacity in the face of challenges, her creativity and enthusiasm, not to mention her very high standard of skill on her three instruments. We performed together professionally on numerous occasions in the past. She would be an asset to any forward looking school of music”. Gregory Ellis FRAM (leader RTE Vanbrugh Quartet – nb. YouTube: VQ CHI Christopher Marwood 5.57mins and VQCH2PT2 Christopher Marwood 7.12mins, RTE Vanbrugh Quartet Beethoven Complete String Quartets on INTIM MUSIC. For more information please see the Violin Teaching and Alexandra Trio pages.
Mrs J M R Retired Headmistress – Character Testimonial: “I have known my lovely cousin Adriene since childhood and have always found her to be caring, gentle and co-operative in family ventures and celebrations. She always shows enthusiasm to take part and give of herself when music and singing is involved. She is an asset in any family situation, ready to listen and calmly help organise activities or gatherings when needed.”
Sr M B RSM – Religious Sister – Character Testimonial: “I have known Adriene, my first cousin for most of her life. Adriene was a happy friendly child and grew to be an affectionate and generous cousin. We enjoyed each others company and shared many family events as we all grew to maturity. As we made our life direction choices. meetings were less frequent, but there were always times of shared joys and memories. Adriene is a warm affectionate person, loving and loyal, and showed a real interest in my life as well as sharing her own journey. She is always ready to help others in need.”
Mrs C B SRN STCN – Gold Medallist patient chosen at London’s Royal Free Hospital- elder sister to Adriene – Character Testimonial : “Adriene is kind to all family and beyond. She is:- patient, non-confrontational, fun and makes the sun shine, encouraging & always helpful, supportive to her 4 older sisters, willing to resolve difficulties, determined to overcome obstacles, and organises short holidays. My little sister Adriene is multi-talented, self-motivated, kind and patient. I am blessed to have such a sister, with her own personality and vitality. She has a very bright mind and it is expressed in her accomplishments.”
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Adriene Ellis ARCM Singing Flute Piano Violin Lessons Suffolk Teacher 