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Hannah Dawson, born in Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 25 July 1981, violinist and author. Educated at Russell House School, Otford and at Sevenoaks School. She studied with Annie Schnarc at the Royal College of Music. Hannah has played as second violin with the Sacconi Quartet since its formation in 2001 at the Royal College of Music in London. She was commissioned to write a tutor for the violin, Xtreme Violin, which was published by Sanctuary in 2004. Offering an alternative to the old-style methods of other violin tuition books, 'Xtreme Violin' is exciting, modern and inspirational. It features core lessons, true stories, superstar tips, top tens and a style guru. It has achieved successful sales throughout the world. The Sacconi Quartet is a leading British quartet and has issued several recordings including a highly praised Ravel String Quartet on Sacconi Records. The Quartet features in the soundtrack of the movie Everything's Fine, performing with Paul McCartney.