Australian-born Claire completed a BMus in Music Performance at the University of Melbourne and a Masters in Advanced Instrumental Studies at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where she studied with Krysia Osostowicz.
Currently Co-Principal Second Violin with English National Opera, Claire enjoys a varied performing career as an orchestral and chamber musician. Claire is invited regularly as a guest principal with UK orchestras including RPO, Philharmonia, BBC Scottish, BBC Welsh, BBC Philharmonic, Welsh National Opera and Royal Northern Sinfonia.
Seeing the joy and success of the Suzuki method with her own two children, Claire was inspired to become a Suzuki teacher herself and joined the DSG team in September 2020.
Individual lessons take place in South-East London SE6. Enquiries: 07813113698 or clairesterling@yahoo.co.uk