| I have been a visiting music teacher in Wiltshire since 2007 and I now enjoy working with a large group of schools in the area. It has been an incredible experience and one which I now want to continue in North Devon.
I started my career in music tuition as a guitar teacher and as my working relationship developed with the schools, my role has increased over time and now includes, music nurture groups, whole class music theory and ukulele tuition and a job as a music specialist consultant to ensure that the curriculum requirements are being met in an exciting and inclusive way! Along side these roles I have launched a morning school club called ‘Music Masters’, this gives students an opportunity to take a deeper dive into the world of music! I believe that learning an instrument should be an exciting and joyful experience and I do my best to ensure that this is the experience that my students receive. |
David Boorer
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.
Verity Stroud
| I have been teaching music in a senior school in Cheadle, Manchester for the past 2 years having trained for my PGCE in Manchester after graduating from UoM with an upper second. I will have completed my ECT qualification by the end of this academic year. I trained with Stockport Music Service whilst on my placements and so gained the skills and knowledge for teaching instrumentally as well as classroom. I want to continue teaching but as a peripatetic so that I can pursue performing too, whilst moving back home to Devon. I achieved grade 8 distinction in piano bassoon and singing. I also play guitar and bass guitar. At university, bassoon was my first study. During my training I taught beginner flute, clarinet and recorder so would also be able to offer this. |
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.
Miles Maguire
Miles was the Co-Principal Trumpet with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra for over ten years. He then free-lanced in London for many years playing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony and Concert Orchestras, London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra as well as regularly playing in West-End shows such as Phantom of the Opera and Mary Poppins. Miles is a past winner of the prestigious Shell/LSO Music Scholarship Competition and the Guildhall School of Music Brass Competition and Chairsmans Prize. Miles has over fifteen years experience teaching brass, both privately and in schools as a visiting music teacher.
He has also been involved with many music education projects over the years.
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.
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.