Lucy Melvin - Violin studied for many years with Emanuel Hurwitz, before commencing her undergraduate studies at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. On her return to London, Lucy took up studies with Michael Bochmann, and developed her career as a freelance violinist - playing with orchestras such as English Symphony Orchestra, London Concert Orchestra, Chameleon Arts Orchestra, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Bampton Classical Opera and Bernardi Chamber Ensemble.

Since 2002 Lucy worked extensively with Italian pianist Luca Verdicchio, performing recitals in both the UK and in Italy. Lucy is leader of the RosalineTrio, a trio for the unconventional combination of 2 violins and viola, Lucy also plays with the Illyria Piano Trio with Sheida Davis and Annabel Thwaite.

Lucy runs a successful private teaching practice, and teaches for Bromley Youth Music Centre, where responsibilities include orchestral and chamber music coaching.

Lucy's first teaching experience was at Youth Music Centre, and the Summer chamber music courses which were held annually. It was through this experience and attending similar courses herself as a student that she knows the benefit of such opportunities for young musicians, and decided to set up Chamber Players.