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We had a chat with our Principal Lecturer in Piano, Jakob Fichert, about being a pianist and tutor. He shared his experiences as an award-winning pianist and offered some valuable insights and advice for anyone considering either career path.

Tyler Pickles successfully auditioned for a new coming-of-age dance school drama during his training at Leeds Conservatoire. Now a graduate of the conservatoire’s Acting course, the 23-year-old can be seen in Channel 4’s Dreamers.

Leeds Conservatoire has been awarded increased funding from the Leverhulme Trust and the Wolfson Foundation, to support students on several pathways, and is grateful for their continued generosity.

Marcin Mazurek, who studied Film Music at the conservatoire, is the composer of Rock, Paper, Scissors which won Best British Short Film at the 2025 BAFTAs.

Sound City has selected four fantastic artists from Leeds Conservatoire to perform at this year’s festival; the ninth year in a row as part of an ongoing partnership.

We had a chat with our Principal Lecturer, Chris Milnes, about being a tour musician and tour manager. He shared his experiences on the road and offered some valuable insights and advice for anyone considering either career path.