| I studied trumpet at the Queensland Conservatorium in Brisbane and obtained a Bachelor of Music degree in 2000. While studying, I was involved in various groups playing professionally such jazz ensemble, jazz quintet, brass quintet, wind band, rock band. I have worked with various orchestras around the world such as The Queensland Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic, Mumbai Symphony Orchestra. I have been hired for various workshops and ensembles as a tutor in Australia.I came to England in 2001 and played with various orchestras in London whilst maintaining private students. I moved to Devon in 2015 wanting a better upbringing for my children. I started teaching whole classes trumpet at Newport Community School and Landkey Primary School in North Devon. I have taught whole classes trumpet for 10 lessons during term time. Whilst at Landkey Primary I was hired further for teaching whole classes instruments and also held brass ensemble lessons. We recently received funding for 30 french horns and I taught a whole class I have maintained private students throughout this time preparing them for ABRSM exams as well.Legal documents available upon request – Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List (CBL) Check registered with the update service |
Ben van Weede
| Qualifications: BA Mus (Hons) CNAA Dartington College of Arts, PGCE (Secondary) Bath College of HE, MEd Plymouth MarJon University.
Past experience: Music director Oxford Playhouse, Watford Playhouse, Contact Theatre Co Manchester. Current experience: Music Development Leader for Devon Music Education Hub, Viola tutor at Okehampton Music Centre and private Upper strings tutor. Member “Spinach for Norman” ceilidh band. Membership – Musicians Union Legal documents available upon request – * Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List (CBL) Check registered with the update service
* Child protection/safeguarding training certificate (completed within the last three years)
* Public Liability Insurance
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Tom Deam
| Dartington College of Arts – BA Hons Music Rolle School of Education – PGCE Secondary Music – QTS ABRSM – Dip ABRSM ViolinI am a qualified teacher with many years experience teaching in individual, group, and whole class lessons, and directing ensembles.I currently work as a tutor with SaMM, Torbay & South Devon Music Centre, South Dartmoor Primary Music Centre, and Ivybridge Primary Music Centre. Membership – Incorporated Society of Musicians Legal documents available upon request – * Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List (CBL) Check registered with the update service
* Child protection/safeguarding training certificate (completed within the last three years)
* Public Liability Insurance
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Sam Massey
Sam Massey is a keen educator, and has been a peripatetic brass, WCET and music teacher and workshop leader for over ten years. During this time he has taught brass and music regularly at a number of schools and music education centres throughout the South West, including:
Exeter School
Mount Kelly
University of Plymouth (Trumpet & Jazz Trumpet)
Ivybridge Community College
SaMMS Saturday Morning Music (specialist music school in Totnes)
South Dartmoor Community College
King Edward VI Community College (KEVICC) in Totnes
Torquay Boys & Girls Grammar Schools
The Beacon Federation (Federation Music Specialist)
He believes in teaching in a fun and encouraging environment whilst maintaining a structured approach.
He is experienced in preparing students for ABRSM, Trinity College/Trinity Guildhall Graded examinations (Classical & Jazz disciplines) and in individual GCSE and A-Level music tuition, as well as auditions for further musical study.
A number of former students have gone on to study at specialist music institutions such as Wells Cathedral School, Royal College of Music and Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Specialising in trumpet, flugelhorn and jazz/improvisation, he offers individual tuition in the following instruments and topics:
Trumpet, Cornet and Flugelhorn
All lower brass valved instruments (e.g. Tenor Horn, Euphonium)
Trombone
Jazz and Improvisation
Music Theory/Aural
GCSE and A-Level Music Tutoring
Sam is enhanced DBS-checked, has full Public Liability Insurance through the Musicians Union and regularly attends Level 2 Safeguarding Courses (at least annually).
Testimonial
Sam has been teaching our son, age 10, to play the trombone for the past year – and this was no ordinary year! After two terms of lessons in school, Sam switches seamlessly to online lessons during Coronavirus lockdown which provided consistency and a source of optimism in uncertain times.
This reflects Sam’s professionalism and fantastic communication skills with students and parents. Sam has a calm, positive manner and his passion for music and encouraging future musicians shines through. Our son has immensely grown in confidence and within the year is now working towards Grade 3. I would highly recommend his lessons – in person or online.
Ensemble Direction
Sam has been directing Brass, Wind, Jazz and Concert Band ensembles at SaMMS Saturday Music School for sixteen years, and now directs ensembles at a number of primary and secondary schools throughout the South West.
He has built the groups up to a high standard of performance, some of which can be heard on the Media page of his website.
He has also been involved as a tutor in regular and weekend Jazz Workshops for adults and students for many years.
Sam is always keen to get the best out of the ensembles, and will help the less experienced students by tailoring the ensemble parts to suit their abilities and composing and arranging pieces especially for the band.