Kerri Hardy

Qualifications: Level 6 Diploma in musical theatre from CPA Studios and Level 4 Trinity Diploma in Musical Theatre.

I have also completed the two week Singing Teacher training course with Vocal Process, led by Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher.

As well as teaching private singing lessons to children age 6 through to Adults (specialising in youth and adult beginners but have taught all levels of experience), I also run Okehampton Community Voices choir and Acapella Voices choir. In addition I teach the choir at the Okehampton Music Centre and will soon be Singing Teacher at Theatretrain Exeter.

Previous work history includes working as a Singing Teacher at the Norwich Singing School, and as Further Stages and Main Stages teacher for Stagecoach Barnstaple, Theatretrain Norwich and Beyond the Rainbow Academy in Brentwood. Recently I’ve been asked to mentor a new singing teacher and have loved being able to help guide a new teacher, from helping to understand the differences in teaching various ages to understanding lesson planning and preparing material and resources.

Rosie Davies

Rosie Davies (BMus, DipABRSM, LRSM) was raised in a very musical environment, her father was a professional violinist and her mum was a violin teacher and owned a music shop. Music was part of everything. Rosie went on to join the Royal Marines Band Service and studied with Portsmouth University earning a degree in Music. She did a lot of travelling and performing with the Marines until the birth of her first child and has since shared her passion for music with others. 
Rosie is a keen singer, as well as being trained in piano, strings and woodwind. She is keen to inspire young people to enjoy making music and have fun performing.

Svaja Radvila

I am a professional music teacher and performer working with children of all ages and abilities in one to one, small groups or whole class setting. I have 12 years of experience working in primary and secondary school

Philip Donovan

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.

Jennifer Wren

I am an experienced music teacher based in Okehampton. I have taught Secondary Music for the past 18 years delivering KS3, GCSE, Level 2 & 3 BTEC and A Level. As well as teaching the curriculum I have led a variety of musical ensembles including choirs, ukulele ensembles, mixed orchestral ensembles, African drumming and samba bands. I have also organised numerous concerts and events. Prior to this I completed a Middle Years Music PGCE at Bath Spa University, focusing on primary transition. I have a BA hons in Music from Bristol University and have taught piano and theory privately to a range of age groups.

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.

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.

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.