Johanna McWeeney is a freelance violinist and journalist, trained at the Royal Northern College of Music, the Royal Academy of Music and the London School of Journalism. She writes about what she knows: Life as a musician, the problems faced by professional musicians and the rewards and challenges of teaching music. Her experience as a performer gives her a unique take on the issues affecting the musical community.

Johanna's credits include Classical Music Magazine, Music Teacher Magazine and IQ Magazine, the journal for the International Live Music Conference (ILMC).