Kip Pratt

I am a violin, ukulele, recorder, pitched percussion, singing teacher and music workshop leader. I have an MA in Music Education and used to work as an MDL with Devon Music Service, after which I spent 7 years running the music specialism courses on the BEd and PGCE at Plymouth University. I also play in Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band and the Lyric Chamber Orchestra. I have 35 years experience of working with young people in all sorts of musical settings and I specialise in working with whole classes on instruments or in composing work. I also run a workshop called ‘Stories and Music’ for KS1 and 2, telling stories and helping children to improvise and compose music to illuminate them. I have run a number of projects for DMEH in conjunction with Elfyn Jones, including ‘Let’s Play’, ‘Sonorities’ and ‘7 Days of Music’. I spend my days travelling round Devon making music with young people!

Specialisms

  • Folk Fiddle
  • Inclusive music
  • Music theory
  • Percussion (Tuned)
  • Recorder
  • Song-writing/composition
  • Ukulele
  • Violin

Teaching types

  • Curriculum Music
  • Ensembles/group music-making
  • Large group lessons
  • Small group lessons
  • Supporting those with additional needs
  • Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
  • Workshops

Membership Organisations and Professional Bodies

  • Incorporated Society of Musicians

Legal documentation

  • ✓  Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List
  • ✓  Child protection/safeguarding training certificate
  • ✓  Public Liability Insurance

Contact Kip Pratt

Kip Pratt prefers to be contacted by email: kipviolin@gmail.com