Lisa Russell, Assistant Director

Lisa first started to learn to play the Steel Pans at the age of 13.  She has been a member of Phase One Steel Band since 1990 and joined the Steel Pan Academy in 2006. 

Lisa teaches in various schools in Coventry and Warwickshire, and also leads the Steel Pan Academy evening groups based at Clinton Primary School, Kenilworth.

Since joining the academy, Lisa has been involved in organising various events, including different tours across Europe, Steel Pan Festivals, a Panathon and many special performances and workshops.