After successfully graduating from the University of Birmingham, Clare then progressed to Birmingham Conservatoire to achieve a Post-Graduate Diploma in Performance. Here she studied piano with Philip Martin and Victor San Giorgio. Chamber music and accompanying plays an important part in Clare's musical life. She has formed long lasting and rewarding partnerships with both singers and instrumentalists.
Clare is also an accomplished violinist, and has had much experience as an orchestral player. She has travelled abroad to countries such as Finland, Estonia and Switzerland on orchestral tours.