Dan

I`m an enthusiastic musician recently graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London. Since September 2018 I have been appointed co-principal bassoonist of the Camera Musicae Symphony Orchestra (OCM) in Spain. I have performed in venues such as Cadogan Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Palau de la Música Catalana (Barcelona), Auditorio Nacional de Música (Madrid) etc. I am flexible and I perform with many other orchestras and chamber ensembles. During my studies I have participated in many orchestral schemes as first bassoonist alongside the Philharmonia Orchestra, BBC Symphony and Concert Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Welsh National Opera. I have experience teaching pupils of all ages and abilities throughout Spain and England, I am a dedicated tutor and always ensure that my lessons are fun, informative and that goals are easily achievable. I will also make sure that both pupils and parents are aware of the maintenance of the instruments and are regularly informed regarding repertoire. Alongside orchestral playing, I am a woodwind tutor for Berkshire Music Trust working with many public schools in the East Berkshire Area and I am also the bassoon/woodwind teacher at Sunningdale School. I have experience in the private tutoring sector since 2014 (bassoon, clarinet, flute, saxophone, piano and music theory). During my studies I have participated in outreach projects on open days in schools in the South East London area and also worked with children in community orchestras in the Blackheath area.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: Woodwind Teacher – Berkshire Music Trust (07/21 – Present)
• Deliver one-to-one, group, and whole-class lessons to students aged 5+.
• Prepare students for graded exams, GCSE, and A-level assessments.
• Tailor lessons to individual abilities and provide practical support (e.g., reeds).
Freelance Musician (Ongoing)
• Perform with orchestras and ensembles across London, the UK, and Spain, maintaining a professional standard of musicianship in diverse settings.
Co-Principal Bassoon – Camera Musicae Symphony Orchestra, Barcelona (09/18 – 08/20)
• Led the bassoon section and ensured cohesion in style, intonation, and balance.
• Prepared repertoire for rehearsals and performances.
Bassoon Teacher (Cover) – Queen Anne’s School Caversham, The Oratory School, and Reading Blue Coat School (2021 – 2022)
• Delivered individualized and tailored bassoon lessons to students across three schools, preparing them for performances and exams.
• Ensured continuity of learning by covering teaching responsibilities effectively for one term at each institution.
• Fostered musical growth and technical development in students of varying skill levels.
Peripatetic Woodwind Teacher – Townley Grammar School, London (09/15 – 07/18)
• Delivered individual and group lessons for exam preparation and musical development.
Bassoon Tutor – St. Paul`s Academy, Abbey Wood, London (09/18 – 06/19)
• Prepared students for GCSE music exams.
Outreach Work – Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London (09/13 – 07/17)
• Introduced children to woodwind instruments and completed assessed teaching practice.

DBS Check: Yes