About me
my background
My name is Dr Elaine Horner. I trained in music in Darlington, Harrogate, Durham and London. I have a BA in music from Durham University and an MMus in composition from Kings College London. I also have an MA and a PhD in philosophy from York University. In addition to piano and flute I can play clarinet and alto sax (a little).
My own piano lessons were with teachers in Darlington, Harrogate, Durham and Newcastle. I learnt the flute in Harrogate and Durham.
Professor Eric Taylor taught me harmony and counterpoint and compositional techniques at Durham University. He is author of the ABRSM’s ‘Music Theory in Practice’ series (Grades 1 – 5), the accompanying ‘AB Guide to Music Theory’ (Books 1 and 2) and ‘First Steps in Music Theory’.
David Lumsdaine was my composition teacher at Durham University, and then both he and his wife, Nicola LeFanu, taught me composition at Kings College London.
I have performed on piano, clarinet, flute and sax in London, Yorkshire and the North East of England and I have also had compositions performed in these places.
To listen to some of my latest compositions please click on the ‘Compositions’ link in the menu.
Talk to me
Have any questions? If you’re interested in having lessons please ring me or email me..