Sheila Nelson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sheila Nelson
Sheila Nelson in London in 2006
Born	Sheila Mary Nelson (1936-03-05)5 March 1936
Died	16 November 2020(2020-11-16) (aged 84) London
Education	Royal College of Music London University University of Birmingham
Occupation	Violinist Violist Academic teacher Writer Composer Violin and viola teacher

Sheila Mary Nelson (5 March 1936 – 16 November 2020) was an English musician, music educator, writer and composer. She had played with the English Chamber Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Menuhin Festival Orchestra.

She was best known as a violin and viola teacher.

Nelson was co-author of the Essential String Method series and author/composer of many other music instruction books, published by Boosey & Hawkes.

She was an Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Music (Hon RAM).

Nelson died on 16 November 2020 from Alzheimer's disease in London.