Ruth Birchall is the director of the Anchorsholme School of Music which is based in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. She coaches piano and music theory from beginners to diploma level.

Children (from age 5) and adults are welcome, and classical and popular styles are taught to examination standard or simply for fun.

Examinations are available via the London College of Music and Media, Trinity College and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.