Teacher Info

Experienced musician, music therapist and music educator. BA, MA, PDGE (in training).

James is a multi-instrumentalist who has holds a 1st class degree in popular music and a masters in music therapy. He has years of working with children in a variety of contexts. His approach to music-making and teaching centres around the relationship and joint music-making. Music is learnt through interaction and being challenged by a mentor.

Electric and acoustic guitars are James’ first instruments, yet can also play the piano and has experienced as a trumpet player in orchestras, brass bands, wind bands and big bands.

James also has experience working directly with children who have learning difficulties, ASD and behavioural problems.

Imbuing a love for music is what James’ wishes to bring to the life of each of his students.

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

• Standard Grade Music A
• Higher Music A
• Advanced Higher Music A
• BA (Hons) Popular Music (1st)
• MA Music Therapy
• PGDE Primary (in training)
• Rhythm2Recovery Facilitator
• Drum Circle Facilitator (VMC)

Been a part of many musical ensembles, choirs, orchestras, wind bands, big bands, brass bands, rock groups and duo’s from a very young age.

My proudest moment as a music teacher was working with a group of Year 6 students in a special needs school. Together we wrote and performed a song that expressed their excitement and fears about leaving primary school and heading to secondary school. Witnessed a group of young students engaging in the creative process and taking ownership of their own creation was what every music teacher hopes to see during their career.

Prices:

1/2 hour

£15.00

Location:

I teach my lessons from a teaching space located on Roseneath Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1JB, UK. My full teaching address will be provided upon your first lesson booking.

Contact:

To book your first lesson with me, or to find out more about my music lessons, don’t hesitate to get in touch by emailing me on [email protected].