Lucy Stephens is a professional violinist trained at the Royal College of Music, London, and holds a specialist postgraduate degree in Music from the University of Exeter.
She joined the National Youth Orchestra at the age of 13, marking the beginning of her professional musical journey. Lucy has since enjoyed a varied performing career, working with leading orchestras and chamber groups, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, where she has also contributed to education and outreach projects supporting young musicians. Alongside her orchestral work, she has performed as a session musician for film, television, pop, rock and jazz projects.
Career highlights include performances at the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, Jonny Dankworth and Cleo Laine’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, and international tours across China, the Seychelles and Africa with orchestras and chamber ensembles. She also performs regularly with a string quartet across Devon and Cornwall.
Lucy has over 20 years of teaching experience. She has taught in London and at The Rikkyo Japanese School in Sussex, and for the past 13 years has been teaching at Truro School, Truro High School for Girls, and with South West Music School, as well as maintaining a successful private teaching practice in Cornwall.
Her teaching approach focuses on developing a secure, relaxed technique while building confidence in musical understanding, aural skills and sight-reading. She offers a broad and engaging repertoire tailored to each pupil. Many of her students have achieved excellent results in ABRSM examinations, won music scholarships, and progressed to specialist music schools, colleges and universities.
Lucy is passionate about inspiring a lifelong love of music and aims to ensure that every pupil enjoys playing the violin or viola while reaching their full potential.
Lucy Stephens
