Current Projects 2009:

• Music Teacher activites and tuition for Delamere School (special needs) in Cheshire.
• Music Leader for Bickerton Youth Music Group, Cheshire.
• Music Teacher at Clutton Primary School, Cheshire.
• Music Leader with Drake Music Project (special needs projects Greater Manchester / Cheshire)
• Artistic Designer for 'Coalition' - the magazine of the Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People.
• Web Designer for a range of creative project websites - see www.stereograffiti.com.
• Home Studio Music Tutor teaching guitar, bass, piano, music technology and music theory.
• Recording Project 'Bloody Love Songs' original compositions for independent publishing and distribution.

• I have acquired over 20 years experience in music related work and project management.
• I am awarded a UK Visionary Design Award (2003) courtesy of the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
• I enjoy Continued Professional Development support courtesy of MusicLeader North West, Drake Music and Nordoff Robbins.
• I provide Music Therapy / Tuition for Special Needs children and adults.
• I provide personal Songwriting / Acoustic Guitar / Music Tuition on request, at my own home studio or on location.
• I offer Community Music Project support and / or management.
• I host and co-ordinate Open Mic events encouraging songwriters to perform in a relaxed supportive environment.

Previous Work History:

• I have successfully completed contracts for established institutions and organisations such as Youth Music, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Cheshire Council, Tameside Council, Warrington Borough Council, Amplfier (Youth Music in Cheshire), Creative Routes (Mental Health support) London, Music Leader North West, Drake Music, Manchester Camerata, City College Manchester, West Cheshire College, Tameside College, and more.
• In 1988 I co-pioneered the launch & development of The Witchwood live music community venue in Ashton (Greater Manchester), leading to the booking and promotion of over 2,500 live music concerts.
• Additional Festival Management work has included the pioneering and development of 'Splendid Sunday' Festivals in Hyde Park, Tameside; Euro '96 events co-ordination for Manchester City Council; and Tour Management support that has taken in Cambridge Folk Festival, Womad, Maryport Blues Festival, Sidmouth Folk Festival, Larmer Tree Festival and Henley Festival.

I am CRB checked and am happy to provide references. To enquire about availability please call me in person on 07866 507441 or contact by e-mail to darren@poyzer.com.