Meet the Team

Simon and David have worked together since studying at the Royal Academy of Music, where they met in 2001. 

They performed together for several years as the 'Virtuoso Violin' duo, a touring show which appeared at many of the UK's major venues and festivals, and performed extensively for Yehudi Menuhin's Live Music Now organisation. 

Since 2013, they have taught together in partnership, and are the driving force behind ViolinSchool, the leading provider of eLearning programs for the violin.

Violin Tutor (Weekdays)

Simon Hewitt Jones is a renowned violin soloist, orchestral concertmaster and chamber music performer. He was a researcher at the Royal Academy of Music, and is the founder of ViolinSchool online learning.

http://www.simonhewittjones.com/

Violin Tutor (Weekends)

David Worswick is a first violinist of the London Symphony Orchestra, and a highly experienced orchestra player and soloist. He is also a composer and arranger, and authors sheet music for ViolinSchool.

http://www.davidworswick.com/

Learner Support

Setareh Mood is your first point of contact and possibly the friendliest person you will ever meet! She is in charge of our scheduling, and is available throughout the week to provide whatever support and assistance our learners need.

Setareh is devoted to violin and yoga, and is currently training to be an advanced yoga teacher. She began learning the violin at the age of 25 in Italy, and now learns with Simon and David and helps co-ordinate research at ViolinSchool. In addition to her work as administrator for the studio, Setareh is Head of Learner Support at ViolinSchool.