About Jo
Joanna Cordell comes from a family of musical talent. Her late Grandfather was a trumpeter and composer of chart hits as well as working with Louis Armstrong and John Lennon. He also penned the winning British Eurovision entry 'Sing Little Birdie' in 1952.
Her late Great Uncle, Frank Cordell composed for motion pictures, notably his popular scores for 'Ring of Bright Water', 'Khartoum' and Academy Award nominated 'Cromwell' and was musical director of HMV Records, known subsequently as EMI, so it is no surprise that she has chosen to follow a musical career herself.
Jo started singing and piano lessons aged five and then went on to train at Trinity College of Music, London from the age of 14. She also trained with English National Opera for a year at 18.
Jo has now has been giving singing and piano lessons full time for ten years. She has taught at various schools and stage schools in the Sussex and Surrey area, including Stagecoach and Dorking Academy of Performing Arts. She has also taught for Arts Council youth music projects and workshops.
Jo loves to perform and she sings and plays on stage and at weddings, as well as regularly providing backing vocals and lead vocals for function bands.
Jo has been teaching privately since 2004 and as a member of the Musicians Union, carries full public liability insurance. She is CRB checked and is happy working with children and adults alike.
