Student stories

I ultimately chose the University of Surrey due to its unique strengths and offerings that align seamlessly with the requirements of my research: specialised expertise, interdisciplinary environment, and PATS facilities make it the ideal institution.

The University of Surrey and, specifically, its International Guitar Research Centre are internationally recognised as leading institutions for guitar research. Teachers and doctoral students together have created a lively community that consistently inspires and promotes research in the field of the guitar around the globe.

Anne Marie's research explores a possible link between music performance anxiety and how performers relate to the music they are playing and engagement with multi-modal learning approaches in violin pedagogy. Multi-modal in this instance refers to aural learning, imitation, improvisation, analysis and historical knowledge.

I have no reservations about my decision to study at Surrey – it is by far the best place I could have chosen."