Blackwell, Kathy

Kathy Blackwell is an accomplished music educator and author, renowned for her contributions to string pedagogy. She holds a Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree and has pursued post-graduate studies in music at the University of Oxford. Kathy has many years of experience teaching violin and viola, both privately and for music services.

Alongside her husband, David Blackwell, Kathy has published over 60 books for young string players with Oxford University Press. Their publications include the Fiddle, Viola, and Cello Time series, and books of pieces for junior string ensemble. The Blackwells’ work has been recognized with awards, including an ESTA UK award in 2017 for exceptional services to string teaching and the UK’s Music Industries Association award for Best Education Publication.

Kathy was also a strings consultant for the ABRSM Music Medals and contributed to the book “All Together! Teaching music in groups” (ABRSM, 2004). Her extensive teaching experience has significantly influenced the approach and content of the educational materials she co-authors with her husband.