Our Vision - Making music tuition accessible to all
With our individually tailored music lessons
Years of Passion & Experience
Top of the Rock Tuition is the result of over 15 years of passion, dedication, and expertise, growing into one of Warwickshire’s most successful private music tuition providers. With a thriving community of over 350 weekly pupils and partnerships with primary and secondary schools across the UK, we’re proud to be making high-quality personalised music lessons accessible to all. Our team of expert tutors bring a wealth of professional experience, sharing their knowledge in an inspiring and supportive way.
At Top of the Rock, we prioritise each pupil’s experience, tailoring lessons to individual goals and learning styles. We believe music should be engaging and inclusive, which is why our fun music lessons are designed to be as enjoyable as they are effective. No matter your age, background, or experience, we provide a welcoming space where creativity flourishes, confidence grows, and learning feels natural.
Beyond learning an instrument, music has powerful benefits – from reducing stress and improving cognitive skills to boosting self-confidence and self-expression. It even has therapeutic effects, helping with anxiety, focus, and emotional well-being. So why not give it a go? Book your first private music lesson at either our Leeds, Warwick or Stratford-upon-Avon studio and discover the joy of music with us!
Meet the Managers
Supporting the Rhythm Behind the Scenes
At Top of the Rock, it’s not just our teachers who make the magic happen — our managers are the backbone of everything we do. From keeping lessons running smoothly to making sure every pupil feels supported, they’re always one step ahead (often with a coffee in hand and a smile on their face).
Each manager brings their own love of music and people to the role. Whether they’re musicians themselves or just obsessed with helping others grow, they’re here to make sure your experience is as inspiring, seamless and fun as possible.
Need help rescheduling a lesson? Got a question about your progress? Just fancy a chat about gear or genres? Our managers are your go-to humans.
We’re not just running a music school — we’re building a community. And these are the people helping to tune it all together.
Josh Hilton
Warwick studio and Customer Account Manager
Josh joined Top of the Rock as a guitar teacher in 2023 and quickly proved himself to be an invaluable member of the team. His dedication and leadership saw him rise swiftly into a management role, where he now oversees operations at our Warwick studio, manages our schools department, and handles customer accounts.
Josh holds a First-Class BA (Hons) degree in Professional Musicianship from BIMM and previously studied Music Performance at BOA. His strong academic background and hands-on experience make him a vital part of our leadership team.
Beyond Top of the Rock, Josh performs with the function band ‘Metro Soul’ and is active in session work across a variety of events. When he’s not teaching or performing, he enjoys roasting coffee, gaming, practicing martial arts—and, metaphorically speaking, putting out fires to keep everything at Top Rock running smoothly!
James Friday
Leeds studio manager
James joined Top of the Rock as a drum teacher in 2022. Not long after, he relocated to Leeds—but rather than stepping back, he stepped up. Taking initiative, James proposed expanding our schools program in the north. After successfully establishing lessons in several schools, he discovered a commercial space in Bramley, and with his drive and vision, Top Rock Leeds was born!
James studied Music Performance at BOA and later earned a First-Class BA (Hons) degree in Popular Music. His talent, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit have been key in expanding our reach.
Outside of Top of the Rock, James is the drummer for the indie band KALIKO and also performs with artists including Will Matthew and Jude Elliot. He’s an in-demand musician on the function and tribute band circuit. When he’s not behind the kit, James enjoys playing football and spending time with friends and family.
Meet the owners
Kris Farrell
Owner
Becky Farrell
Marketing and Outreach Manager
Loki
Security
Kris and Becky first met in 2014, when Becky was studying for her BA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance and Kris was a touring musician and drum teacher, having recently graduated from Tech Music Schools. Kris had long dreamed of starting his own music tuition company. After several years working in restaurants and freelancing as a musician to save up, that dream began to take shape. In 2020, he and Becky set to work renovating and launching their very first tuition studio in Warwick.
Since then, the business has flourished. What began as a single studio has grown into a thriving company with three dedicated tuition spaces in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, and Leeds. Top of the Rock now provides music lessons in over 30 schools across the UK, supported by a passionate and talented team of more than 30 staff—and still growing!
Kris and Becky live in Leamington Spa with their beloved dog Loki and tied the knot in 2024. Together, they run and nurture the business, always striving to enhance the quality of lessons, support their team, and delight their students. Their ongoing mission is to keep evolving, seizing new opportunities, and building Top of the Rock into the UK’s leading music tuition company.