Hi, I’m Susan Eldridge

I train orchestras and classical music organisations to build strong teams and communicate with clarity.

I coach musicians and staff to build resilience and lead cultural change.

I research how trauma-informed practice can reshape orchestral and classical music workplaces for the better.

“Susan’s training is remarkable. I thought I was clued up and experienced in giving feedback, but there were a few game changing approaches that will totally change my experiences with giving feedback. Even the stuff I thought I knew was affirmed and expanded on with opportunities to talk to others in the same boat. Using classical music examples was a welcome change to translating corporate speak to music speak and Susan really understands the whole culture - from within, outside, and adjacent. I can’t recommend this PD highly enough. ”

— Associate Conductor (August 2025)

“I feel more secure in my ability to self-regulate, and I can now understand specifically why I feel uncomfortable in these situations. I witnessed moments of my coworkers being given feedback last week, and I was able to analyse the way the feedback was being given, the way it was being received, and my own reaction as a bystander in much greater detail. This has really helped me understand how I can react better when I am receiving feedback in the future. Thank you for an amazing experience that I will take with me for the rest of my life.”

— Stage & Orchestra Manager (August 2025)