Stacy Jarvis is an internationally published musicologist, violinist, pianist, and radio host based in Manchester, UK. She is the host of Behind the Score on Brun.fm, where she explores lesser-known classical composers, and she also runs the musicology blog Beyond the Score: Uncovering Diverse Musical Voices for the University of Birmingham.
A professional violin and piano teacher, Stacy began her musical journey at the age of five, competing in local and international competitions since she was nine. By 14, she was performing as a soloist with her local orchestra and was recognised as a city scholar for her musical talents.
Stacy studied at Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow, graduating in 2018, and later earned her degree from the Royal Northern College of Music under Yuri Torchinsky (BBC Philharmonic). In 2023, she completed her Master’s in musicology at the University of Manchester and is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Birmingham.
Since 2019, Stacy has taught music in primary and secondary schools across the North West, gaining extensive experience in education. She advocates for inclusive violin and piano lessons for students with special needs. Stacy holds qualifications as a Mental Health First Aider for children and has completed Pediatric First Aid training with the British Red Cross.
Actively involved in the academic community, Stacy has presented at international conferences and published over ten research articles and two books. She is also a member of the Royal Musical Association, the Society for Music Analysis, and the Nineteenth-Century Studies Association.