Who we are

Hannah Western-King teaching singing
Alex Western-King playing the saxophone

King Music Tuition is a leading music education establishment, spearheaded by a dynamic husband and wife team with an impressive collective experience spanning over two decades in the music industry.

Alex Western-King is an internationally regarded and distinguished saxophonist, clarinettist, and flautist, who graduated from The Guildhall School of Music and Drama with a first-class honours degree in Jazz Saxophone. Alex has performed at renowned venues worldwide, including Wembley Arena, Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), Manchester Arena, and La Mamounia (Marrakech). He has been a resident late show host at the legendary Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club for several years. Additionally, Alex's passion for teaching has led him to share his expertise at prestigious institutions including Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Manhattan School of Music, Wells Cathedral School, and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Alex has a particular interest in early years music education and has undergone training from the DaCapo Music Foundation.

Hannah Western-King (known professionally as Hannah Castleman) is a celebrated stage performer and vocalist who has captivated audiences across the country with the award-winning Down for the Count Orchestra and internationally performing vocal harmony group The Spitfire Sisters. After graduating from Goldsmith’s University of London with a Masters in Comparative Literature, Hannah dedicated herself to a her full-time career in music, performing around the world, including on board the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express, the British Embassy in Luxembourg, and Caveau de la Huchette in Paris. Hannah has also  performed at some iconic venues in the UK, including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and at Leeds Castle summer concert in front of 15,000 people. Hannah has established herself as a vocal and performance coach in Southampton and the surrounding areas, and is Musical Director for both ENCORE Youth Theatre and Discarded Nut Youth Theatre, encouraging students of all ages to excel in their singing and live stage performances.

At King Music Tuition, our expertise and passion for music education make us the ideal choice for aspiring musicians and performers looking to unlock their full potential.

Both Alex and Hannah have fully enhanced DBS certification which can be viewed on request.