Staff
Jean Gillies (Née Pasquill)
Jean is the proprietor of the School and is lead Vocal Coach as well as managing and developing artists. She is a working act on the Northern Cabaret Circuit, for which she has won many awards. Jean studied at the Bolton School of Music under the guidance of one of the top vocal coaches Eileen Nelson. After the Bolton School Of Music closed Jeans continued to train privately with Eileen and it was with the encouragement of Eileen that Melody Pop Tuition was born and is growing today….
Melissa Finbarr-Smith (Neé Pasquill)
Melissa is Head of dance and Teaches Jazz and Street dance classes, as well as being a Vocal Coach at the school. She started dance classes at Melody Pop after completing her ND in performing arts. The regular shows are directed and choreographed by Melissa, and her distinctive style has brought much attention.
Jeanette Doonan
Jeanette is a Vocal Coach within Melody Pop, having been a student there in the past and then trained as a Vocal Coach. Jeanette is a wonderful teacher with infinite patience.
Vicky Jennings
Vicky teaches the Junior Dance classes and advanced Street. She was a student at Melody Pop for 5 years while she completed her ND in Performing Arts. She has a background in Irish dance and we’re looking at starting Irish dancing classes in the future.