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Creative Composition (using innovative and functional strategies to unlock your creativity and realise/develop your songwriting skills)

If you are looking for an open, approachable, experienced and fun practitioner to help unlock/realise your potential then this one is for you.

We can cover approaches to:

Lyric writing, rhythm, harmony, melody, arrangement, instrumentation (inc. vocals if required), sonic (production) to breath more variation into your existing songs or develop new material together - happy to explore your goals and see where we can go from there. Happy to teach on an instrument and/or using a DAW (Ableton preferred)

I have been working in the industry as an independent artist/top-line/co-writer for the past 18 years, alongside tutoring budding songwriters, musicians and emerging artists for the past 12 years using an extensive knowledge base developed both on the job and by undertaking my BA and MA qualifications.

Location

Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Storrington, UK
At student's location: Around Storrington, United Kingdom

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General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

A qualified multi-discipline music practitioner with over 15 years of experience working in Further and Higher Education. Holding student motivation, attendance, engagement, and achievement in the highest regard. Delivering sessions, lectures and workshops to the highest level. Also highly experienced and trained in many aspects of student support and mindfulness.

Proficient in Music theory, Ear training, Vocals, Songwriting, Composition & Arrangement.

As a professional musician & independent artist for over fifteen years, I have supported artists such as - Paolo Nutini, Newton Faulkner, Congo Natty, Little Boots, and Super Furry, whilst performing/recording at London venues and Studios including, Shepherds Bush Empire, Maida Vale, The Carling Academy, and a variety of venues & festivals across the UK and Europe.

Education

MA - Music Industry, Innovation and Enterprise - Chichester University 2020

BA - Music Performance (Vocals) - Middlesex University 2010 (1st with hons)

HND - Music Performance - Middlesex University 2008 (2.1)

Experience / Qualifications

Key Experience:
Vocal coach (SLS/Kodaly)
Songwriting coach
Live ensemble Tutor
Aural Perception and Music Theory Tutor
Academic mentor
Examiner, Assessor, Moderator F.E/H.E (levels 2-6)
Music Theory Module Leader, Course Notes Author and Workshop Leader
Successfully leading FE Educational Support Department (SEN)

Industry Experience:
Supported artists such as - Paolo Nutini, Newton Faulkner, Mungo Jerry, Congo Natty, Little Boots, Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, Super Furry Animals and more.
Performed at Shepherds Bush Empire, Carling Academy and more.
Media/Sync - Licensing original work (Europe, USA & Asia)
Freelance session singer/top liner for EMI Music Publishing, Endemol Shine and more.
Responsible for the organisation and running of band tours, music workshops, charity events and festivals across UK & Europe
15 years of Live Performance experience across UK & Europe
Unsigned Vocalist Award - UK (Surface Unsigned - 12,000 singers entered)
Recording experience (Maida Vale, Sphere Studios, Battery Studios and more)
Worked as a signed original artist with Shlepp records at Battery studios
Currently working as a DIY artist and musician collaborating with renowned producer Jag Jago (The Maccabees, Ella Eyre, Jamie T, Ten Tonnes)
BBC Introducing Featured artist and 2 x track of the week
Music Theory - The Foundations. I am a passionate music practitioner offering core lessons to develop the foundations of music theory (also remote or in person Songwriting and Vocal classes available to book) I can teach from grades 1 - 5 and can support those who wish to take grades with ABRSM and RSL. We can start right at the beginning or jump in at your preferred level. I can show you some simple tools to demystify the roots of music theory, using the stave and piano to visualise, explore and practice to help you accomplish a secure foundation in turn supporting your musical development, exam preparation (GCSE/diploma/degree), develop teaching knowledge/practice (F.E/H.E), compositional/repertoire development etc. Using innovative strategies to enhance the learning experience and (hopefully) make learning music theory fun!
Inspiring and informative singing lessons that are designed around you whatever your level or age! Whether you are at the start of your journey or just looking for some extra support at a key time in your career, I would be open to helping make a difference for you. You can indicate the key areas you wish to focus on and we will start with an initial consultation and run through some quick vocal assessments based on your specification. Knowledge of SLS and Kodaly methods (I also hold a HND and BA in Music Performance Vocals (1st), plus extensive live and studio experience as an active singer/songwriter for over 15 years. Knowledge of RSL grades 1-6 vocal performance repertoire. An approachable and qualified vocal coach with an open and caring attitude that hopes to help you realise your full potential as a singer and performer (studio and/or live)
A qualified 1-1 study support tutor (including SEN) offering bespoke study support sessions to help guide and support with education needs. Leading the F.E Education Guidance department at the ACM in Guildford I have extensive experience supporting students with SEN needs with their music education from level 2 - 6, this includes support with dissertation at level 6 (BA). However, I can also support with academic coursework, helping prepare or refine essay writing, creating reports and project management skills.

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