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About
CURRENTLY NOT TAKING ON ANY NEW STUDENTS – November 2021
Like many people, my introduction to music was learning the recorder at primary school. I went on to learn flute at secondary school and quickly switched to the saxophone which I feel in love with instantly. This passion did not stop and led me to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where I earned by BA degree, specialising in classical saxophone. Here I gained a lot of experience playing in ensembles, orchestras, big bands and sax quartets, including recording sessions at the BBC in Cardiff.
Since graduating 20 years ago, I have been teaching saxophone, flute, clarinet, recorder and music theory throughout Wiltshire & Somerset schools.
I run wind ensembles schools and am particularly pleased with a saxophone ensemble in Bath, which has reached a very high standard and they are now playing for concerts outside school. Having played in ensembles from the age of 13 until now, I can’t stress to my students enough how important (and fun!) ensemble playing is, both to musical ability and personal development. Making music with others is incredibly valuable and rewarding.
I play regularly with the GBH big band as well as numerous musicals throughout the South West. I enjoy the challenges which musicals present, not only do I have to switch instruments, but you have to remain alert as no two performances are the same.
In November 2018 I began conducting the West Wiltshire Intermediate Wind Band at the Wiltshire Music Centre, which is the band I first started playing with!
What I / we help young people achieve
I have a good relationships with my students, schools and parents and enjoy sharing my knowledge of instrumental playing and the enjoyment this brings. I can tailor my lessons for each individual successfully. Some students suit the examination process, whilst others do not at all. I have to be flexible and understanding of my students requirements.
My students achieve secure marks in instrumental exams (with ABRSM and Trinity). Preparation for exams requires discipline and perseverance, it's not easy to take an exam, so once the effort has been applied, the end result always creates a huge sense of achievement and boosts confidence.
I encourage all my students to get in involved in ensemble playing, both in and outside of school. It's a very sociable activity and is huge fun, which in turn, promotes happiness. The hard work involved in concert preparation requires team work, on quite a large scale. The end results are very rewarding; when you can see happy faces in the audience and hear their applause, it is hugely gratifying.
I think music provides a healthy distraction from todays ever increasing 'screen' and social media culture. I see music students much more easily able to communicate verbally, as well as musically and this also builds their confidence.
Opportunities for children & young people
- To learn to play an instrument and / or develop skills on an instrument
- To learn to sing
- To play, perform music with others
- To learn things about oneself , other subjects or life-skills through musical activity
- To work with and support other young musicians
- To develop their wellbeing
Also Works With
Salisbury Area Music Co-operative
Wiltshire Young Musicians
Times
- Term Time
- After School
Working with special needs
I have experience working with children with autism, dyslexia, ADHD and asperger’s and find music an invaluable asset to their lives. Seeing children grow and benefit from the discipline playing an instrument commands, is extremely gratifying. Understanding their different needs and adjusting my teaching style to suit them is a welcome challenge.
It is particularly rewarding to see students develop from shy and nervous in lessons, to proud and confident in school performances.
Taught Instruments
- Woodwind
- Music Theory
- Musical Director / Conductor
Ages Taught
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 11-13
- 14-15
- 16+
Level Taught
- Beginners
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Qualifications, Grades & Certificates Taught
- Instrument grades
Musical Clusters Covered
- B-on-A / Corsham
- Salisbury / Wilton
- Amesbury
- Warminster
- Westbury
Endorsements
The Salisbury Area Music Coop became a lifeline to my son who was going through a tough time aged ten. With the tuition of your peripatetic teachers he was able to channel his energies in a positive way and he was guided and gently persuaded to take grades. He passed Grade 2 without a hitch. We were then introduced to a new teacher, Emma Bolton, who I cannot heap enough praise upon. She really understands my son and has a great balance of praise and positivity but also calling him out in a gentle way when he doesn’t practise. Lately, music, musicality, rhythm, suddenly makes sense to him and when he practises it is a joy to listen to (parents of beginners will understand what I mean). I place the impetus and enthusiasm he has right in Emma’s court. He would not practise or have achieved those subtleties without her incredible guidance, and he is now working towards Grade 5. So many thanks go to you, Emma, and you should be proud that you have the talent and expertise to allow students with all kinds of needs the ability to express themselves and have them reach expectations they themselves never thought possible. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. – Mrs M (parent)
My Training & Development
When I worked for the Wiltshire Music Service I attended many training days with them and now regularly attend Safeguarding training days at the current schools I teach in.
As well as taking notes on my students progress, I also reflect on how I felt I have delivered the lesson: ‘Did that go well?’, ‘did they understand?’ ‘how can I adjust that topic to explain it further’ ‘can I relate this to another piece of music?’ and so on. I actively seek new and different ways to approach lessons. This is done through reading relevant books, online searching and most importantly, talking with colleagues and sharing ideas, resources and methods. Using one set lesson plan doesn’t really work for individual lessons as everyone is an individual themselves, so I have to be more fluid and flexible in lessons.
I attend regular training sessions with Salisbury Area Music Cooperative and Wiltshire Music Connect.
Playing for local musicals challenges me and pushes my own ability as a musician. With an ever increasing demand of high standard productions and also the number of instruments played in each show, I need my playing standard to be extremely high.
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23.10.2019 Teaching children with dyslexia with Joy Smith, trainer for the British Dyslexia Association.
02.09.2020 Safeguarding and Child protection (SAMC)
12.12.2020 Child Protection in Education (Music)- Level 2 EduCare (part of tes)
05.01.2021 Prevent e-learning course (UK Government Home Office)
06.01.2021 Foundation – Working Together: A Shared Responsibility (Wiltshire Safeguarding Board)
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