Professional Bassoon player with 40 years experience 30 years in the Royal Marine Band service. Qualified Train the Trainer. Teach bassoon from beginer to diploma, children and adults. Trains and conducts brass band, wind band, and orchestra; currently training South Molton Town Band and Tiverton Concert Band. Previously taught Bassoon at Dartington and at Plymouth College
Maria Nicol
I am a dedicated and highly motivated music professional with specialist music education.
I hold a degree from Russian Gnesins College of Music majoring in Jazz and Pop singing. At the moment, I am finishing Certificate of Music Educators: Early Childhood course. I am due to submit my work in Oct., 2024.
I have gained more than 15 yrs of teaching singing and music. I teach private lessons as well as group classes. I have also gained a lot of experience teaching online. My pupils successfully pass music exams and regularly participate in local festivals and events.
I have experience teaching:
– singing (individually, in groups and in a choir);
– piano; – music theory;
– history of music;
– early years music.
I currently teach piano at Galmpton CoE Primary school as a visiting music teacher. I also run a lunchtime choir club at Barton Hill Academy.
Elfyn Jones
| Dr Elfyn Jones was brought up in a Welsh-speaking family in North Wales. He is a composer, opera maker, sound designer and music educator. He taught at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, led creative music projects for Welsh National Opera, BBC National Orchestra of Wales and St David’s Hall Cardiff, and was a Core Group Leader for ENO Baylis for ten years before moving to South West England in 2004.
Currently he directs Sonopera®CIC, and is a music consultant for Devon and Torbay Music Education Hubs. In this capacity he co-directs Devon Youth Choir. He teaches composition for Junior Trinity’s Distance Learning A level and tutors on the Creative Music Maker course at Trinity Laban, and has a portfolio of freelance engagements as a composer, musician and music educator. His music has been performed in the UK, the USA, Portugal and the Republic of Ireland. Commissions include opera, musical theatre, music for dance, music for orchestra, chamber music and music for a number of plays. His symphony The Journey was premièred by De Havilland Philharmonic in 2011 and featured by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in their Composers’ Day 2013. Opera includes The Nightjar, (Tête à Tête 1999), The Dead of Night (Opera North 2003), Jacko’s Hour (Opera Engine 2009), The Trial of Jean Rhys (Opera Europa 2011 and ROH 2011-2012), and Nine Stories High (WNO 2012), and three operas for his PhD, namely Vicky and Albert (2018), Her face was of flowers (2019) and The Trilobite, Or The Fall Of Mr Williams (2020). Last year he created a musical, BOAT, for Exeter College’s UAL Musical Theatre students, and has been invited back this year to create another, INFLUENCE, to be performed May 2024. Elfyn gained a Natural Sciences degree from Cambridge University in 1989, before changing course for a career in music. He trained at Cardiff University (BMus 1st 1993), Guildhall School of Music and Drama (MMus 1995), and on attachment with London Sinfonietta (1994/5). He gained his PhD Sound design for the opera composer: concepts and methods at Goldsmiths, University of London in 2022. |
Rachel Samuel
I am an experienced cellist with over 20 years experience as a performer and teacher. I had a diverse background in teaching, having worked in both state and private schools in England, providing instruction to groups and individuals.
My teaching philosophy centres on fostering enthusiasm, emphasising the importance of good sound, creativity, and enjoyment while not being bound solely by the classical tradition.
I also understood the need for focused awareness when playing and the importance of learning with good technical skill and consistent practice.
After training at Trinity College of Music, London, I have worked with singer-songwriters and explored various musical genres, including folk, country, pop, rock, and blues, while still occasionally delving into classical music.
Charlotte Stus
Charlotte Stus BMus (Hons) LTCL DipABRSM DipLCM CME MISM
Langley Marsh TA4 2UL ☏07545841195 email charlottestus.musiceducator@gmail.com
charlottestusmusiceducator.co.uk
Profile
A highly motivated and enthusiastic Music Educator with 22 years’ experience as a Professional
Leading Musician in HM Royal Marines Band Service. A highly accomplished Solo Clarinettist, who
possesses excellent, highlevel communication, planning and preparation skill; all of which are key
components to being an effective and amenable educator to young people, further endorsed with the
accredited Trinity CME (Certificate for Music Educators)
Key Skills
• Professional Clarinettist experienced in performing on the world stage in high pressure performance
situations and with a proven advanced level of qualification
• Strong military grounding enhanced resilience and adaptability to exceed expectation in diverse
environments and situations. A reliable, professional and conscientious attitude
• Teaching experience 7 years in varied educational settings, gaining the latest teaching qualifications
and a 100% pass rate. MISM Registered Peripatetic Teacher.
• Extensive musical skills conducting, musical leadership, piano accompaniment, saxophone, music
theory.
• CDP A detailed record as a peripatetic teacher, displaying a conscientious approach to staying
current. An ‘always learning’ attitude.
Relevant Qualifications
• 05/2023 ABRSM ‘Becoming a flexible music teacher’.
• 12/2022 Trinity Grade 5 Piano
• 03/2022 LTCL Performance, Clarinet
• 12/2019 Trinity Certificate in Music Education CME
• 10/2018 EduCare Child Protection in Education (Music) level 2
• 11/2015 ABRSM Theory Grade 6
• 06/2008 Bachelor of Music Honours Degree
• 12/2005 Dip ABRSM Clarinet Performance
• 04/2002 Dip LCM Electronic Keyboard
Music Education Experience
Supply Teacher, Guildhall Young Artists School of Music, Taunton (GYAT) 2022 – Present
• Peripatetic Clarinet and Saxophone tuition, small ensemble rehearsals, group classes in Music
theory and History.
• Supplying the required music workshops with adaptability, concise planning and preparation to
deliver high quality, entertaining, inspiring tuition to young musicians in a Saturday school setting of the
highest calibre.
Private Student Tuition 2019 Present
• Several private students across all age ranges and adult learners, undertaking graded examinations
through ABRSM and Trinity.
• Experienced in lesson planning, lesson recording and selfreflection.
• Flexible approach in tailoring exam pathways and learning styles to student’s learning needs and
aspirations.
• Remote Theory tuition by means of video lessons to facilitate the ABRSM Workbooks resulting in
students passing the online exams with distinction.
Volunteer, Highpark Community Music Project 2017 Present
• Demonstrating a passion for teaching young people music and inspiring access to music for all.
• Individual and group clarinet and saxophone tuition
• Leading ensemble sessions with excellent communication skills, conducting and musical
leadership.
• Safeguarding officer Managing the vital aspect of safeguarding within the organisation. Keeping up
to date with policies and best practice in an educational club/group setting.
DOM Wiveliscombe Town Band Sept 2023 Present
• Recently appointed Musical Director of a local Brass Band
• Demonstrating conducting and musical directing in a large ensemble setting
Taunton School Sabbatical teaching March 2024
• Covering 14 clarinet and saxophone students at Taunton School (senior) abilities ranging from
grades 2 8.
• Passed full application and interview process, safeguarding checks and professional referencing.
Career Summary
HM Royal Marines Band Service 2002 Present
• Acquired skills in: Composition, Arranging, Transcription, Aural, History, Viva Voce, Harmony,
Elements and Conducting. Fulfilling a BMus (hons) and promotion to Sergeant (middle management) broadened musical skills aside from performance. A music educator should possess a broad scope of musical knowledge to enhance and encompass instrumental tuition.
• Travelled the world and performed on the most prestigious stages and settings at both intimate high profile engagements and vast audiences alike. Experience in the art of performance as a soloist and as part of any ensemble is a desirable skill to pass on to students.
• Solo performances Vast experience of performing cadenzas within orchestral transcriptions and solo works accompanied by the wind band; notably the Artie shaw concerto and Victor’s Tale. Experience in performing from memory. Extensive recital experience throughout my career in obtaining all the above music performance qualifications and public recital performances in the local area.
• 9 years’ experience as a Senior Musician. Mentoring and developing young people, coaching them to achieve their full potential musically and as junior leaders within musical sections. Working well as part of a team.
• Principle Solo Clarinet. Musically leading the Wind Band and working in partnership with the conductor, managing the clarinet section and woodwind section, tuning and warming up the Band. Demonstrating advanced musical awareness and knowledge.
• Recruitment at a Senior Managerial level. Reaching out to educational settings and music groups to coordinate workshops with young people across the country. Excellent Communication skills by email, phone and face to face meetings. Delegation of tasks to the recruitment team. Presentation skills using PowerPoint to large audiences. Diverse experience in working alongside young people to enthuse and inspire through a musical experience.
• Middle Management. Managing up to 10 personnel at a time through their career paths, reporting and pastoral care. Displaying an organised and controlled workload and effective time management. Consistency in reliability, approachability, aspirational role model, professionally musically prepared and setting a positive example in the workplace.
Qualifications
• CMI Level 5 Certificate Management and Leadership
• Level 3 Certificate for Professional Workplace Coaches
• Level 3 Award in Workplace Coaching for Team Leaders and First Line Managers
• 3 A Levels: Music, English, Geology
• Workplace Risk Assessor IOSH
• First Aid Level 2
• 12 GCSE’s at grades A* B including Maths and English
Additional information
• HRH Duke of Edinburgh Prince’s Badge Award Best Overall Musician in training (2005) RM Band
Service
Personal account
Music is my ultimate hobby, which I have been lucky enough to pursue as a career. I continue to strive to further my musical skills and experiences. Learning the piano, I am working towards grade 6 to enable me to accompany students. I perform recitals in the local area, most recently at St Mary’s Magdalene Church, Taunton, Sunday teatime recital series. I am passionate about teaching and sharing music with others, it gives me immense satisfaction and joy. I am highly motivated in keeping my personal fitness at a high level enjoying running, swimming, cycling, yoga and playing netball for a local team. I live with my Husband Mike and 10 year old daughter Emilia. We enjoy the outdoors, camping and gardening together.
Emily Howard
Emily Howard has worked as a full time musician since leaving university, where she studied BA Hons in Music Performance at Falmouth. She currently plays in Exeter folk band The Dillyboys, alongside solo shows. Emily also works as a session guitarist and vocalist; a highlight for her so far being a tour with the Phil Beer Band. Emily hosts open mic jam sessions in Exeter, and last year got the opportunity to work for Rebel Girls at Boomtown Festival. Emily has recently released her third album through her own record label Random Fish Records, and has been featured on BBC Introducing. When Emily is not gigging she works as a music educator, teaching guitar and vocals from her home studio, and running music workshops at youth clubs, events and festivals with the Mobile Music Hub.
Employment History
2021-present- music tutor at the Mobile Music Hub. Working with all ages and abilities teaching vocals, guitar and delivering workshops.
2021-2022- music leader at the Station Newton Abbot. Working with young people with additional needs. Using music technology to inspire and create new music for Christmas.
2020- 2021- Musical Director. Working with young people at Doorstep Arts in Paignton. Devising original music for the Protest and Rebellion project.
2019- 2021 – Samba band leader. Coordinating the drumming group in Exeter, leading the band on the marches for the youth led ‘Fridays for Future’ climate strikes.
2019- 2021 – Soundwaves Support Worker. Facilitating Saturday morning music making sessions for adults with learning difficulties, currently devising a musical about a giant flea in Paris.
2019- present- Freelance Music Leader. Planning and delivering music workshops tailor-made for community groups such as Doorstep Arts, DAISI and Play Torbay.
2018-2019 – Music Leader mentee (Daisi soundwaves project.) Delivery of music sessions at the Hive youth centre in Exmouth.
2017-2021 – Guitar Accompanist Big Noise Chorus. The Big Noise Chorus is a network of community choirs run by vocal practitioner and choir leader Colin Rea.
2014- 2018 – Wren Music Leader. Wren Music is a company of skilled, experienced and highly qualified professional musicians of international repute. Wren has a strong focus on the folk music tradition from England, and around the world. Emily ran folk choirs and folk orchestras around Devon for all ages and abilities.
2014- present- Guitar, ukulele and vocal tuition. Employed firstly by the franchise Instrumental Music Services (IMS) , Emily now teaches freelance from a studio in Exeter.
2005-present- Professional Musician. Emily runs a self releasing record label named Random Fish Records, releasing albums of original songs, collaborating with talented musicians from the South West, gigging regularly at pubs, clubs and festivals.
2007-present- Open Mic Night Host. Emily promotes and hosts open mics in the city of Exeter and has developed a sense of community amongst the local performers, creating a welcoming space each week for people to come and showcase music, poetry and comedy.
2014-2015 – Monkey Music. Specialising in preschool music classes from newborn babies up to 5 years old.
2013- 2015 – Theatrebugs. Emily ran after school clubs for 5-8 year olds, featuring story time, singing, dancing, games, and acting.
2012 – Musical Director. Emily worked with performers and musicians in the Penryn Players production of Beauty and the Beast.
Education and Qualifications
2017-2018 – Wren Music/Trinity/Musicians Union -Certificate in Music Education
2009-2012 – University College Falmouth (incorporating Dartington College of Arts.) -BA Hons – Music Performance 2:1
2007-2009 – South Devon College, Devon. – B-Tech in Music Performance – Triple Distinction
2001-2008 – Churston Ferrers Grammar School, Devon. AS Levels – (A) Drama. (C) Psychology, Religious Studies. GCSEs – (A*) Music, (AA) Science Double Award, (A) Geography, French, Drama, Religious Studies, (B) English, English Literature, Mathematics.
Other Qualifications
2010 – Grade 8 singing (Merit).
2009 – Grade 7 singing
2008 – Grade 6 singing (Merit) Trinity Guildhall
2021 – Grade 1 drumming (Distinction)
2021 – Grade 1 guitar (Distinction) RSL
2022 – Grade 2 guitar (Distinction) RSL
2023 – Grade 3 guitar (Merit) RSL
2009 – Grade 5 Theory of Music. Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Understanding Autism Course
Recovery Devon Mental Health First Aid
Musician’s Union Safeguarding Course
Participation and volunteering training Space Youth Services
2021 – Arts Award Advisor Training (Discover & Explore awards)
References available upon request.
Genevieve Frost
I studied music at Exeter University. After a 15 year career in finance and analytics, I returned to the piano. I hold an ABRSM teaching diploma and an ATCL performance diploma. I am a member of the European Piano Teachers Association and the Curious Piano Teachers. I currently teach in several schools in Devon and Somerset as well as in my home studio. Students have several performance opportunities throughout the year, including festivals and recitals.
I have played with the Devon Philharmonic Orchestra for 20 years and am now leading the second violins. I can also be found accompanying the Bel Canto Community Choir based in Cullompton.
William Barnardo
I am a musician, performer, teacher, and workshop leader with over 15 years of professional experience. I have lead, rehearsed and played in a group that toured the UK as well as composed and performed for various award winning ensembles, short films, and radio plays.
I received first class honours studying music from the University of York, and completed a year long scholarship in the Indonesian conservatoire ISI Surakarta studying classical Indonesian music (Karawitan/Gamelan).
I currently run the Ashburton Arts Centre Gamelan for children and adults, and before that the Sharpham Community Gamelan Gadhon.
I have worked for several charities and facilitated workshops including teaching young children to write music, and facilitating deaf and severely handicapped children to play Gamelan.
I have grade 8 piano and can teach aurally or theoretically, and I have a good grounding in western music theory from studying musicology as well as an outsider perspective from studying Indonesian music.
Mark Farrin
I hold a music degree from Dartington College of Arts and also studied at Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands. I am a member of the Registry of Guitar Tutors. I am a very experienced instrumental tutor teaching and running music workshops in various schools and privately.
I teach a wide variety of musical styles and have a very holistic and student centred approach to music education. My lessons are great fun and full of musical content. I am passionate about helping my students enjoy reaching their musical goals and potential.
I co-lead a Young Carers Music group in Torbay and Beginners groups for the Torbay and South Devon Music Centre.
Tiggy Saint
I have been teaching piano and violin/fiddle for many years. I am currently teaching curriculum music in a primary school as well as private lesson during the day and three evenings a week. I play fiddle in a couple of different ceilidh bands, and write children’s songs which are performed by the children at school.
I have a BA(HONS) in Music (Performance) as well as ABRSM grade 8.