Darren Poyzer - Music Teaching Areas of Work

Areas Of Work

My primary area of work is Special Needs Music Education, having been employed in a variety of roles since 2006. My work has included:

Delivering Therapeutic Music Activities
Delivering ASDAN and AQA Accredited Music Curriculum
Delivering ICT Functional Skills Curriculum
Delivering Mixed Ability Multi-Arts Projects
Supporting Teaching and Care Staff in Outdoor Activities and Wider Social Settings

I have also been commissioned as Project Manager for Music Leader / Brighter Sound, working alongside Youth Music (UK). My role included:

Delivering and Programming Music Leader Training
Assessing and Delivering Regional Funding Bids
Commissioning Research

I have also facilitated and delivered mainstream learning and activities, either with groups or on a 1-1 basis. Job roles with places I have been commissioned for mainstream provision include:

BTEC Music Tutor, age 16+: West Cheshire College, Ellesmere Port
Music Group Leader, 11 - 18 years old: Bickerton Youth Music Group, Cheshire
Key Stage 1 / Digital Keyboard Tutor, 4 - 16 years old: Sandbach Music, Cheshire

In terms of specific music teaching skills, I can provide and deliver:

Songwriting and Sound Recording: Basic to Advanced Level
Singing: Basic to Intermediate level
Guitar Tuition: Basic to Advanced Level
Bass Guitar: Basic to Intermediate level
Basic Music Theory: Accessible activity-based approach
Key Stage 1 Music Classes
Music Technology

My complete history of working professionally in and around Music Industry / Local Community Arts, Design and Youth Work settings dates back to 1987.

For Accessible Web Design, I was invited to London and awarded a Visionary Design Award (UK) by the Royal National Institute of Blind People in 2003.