Steve Green

I have over twenty two years experience of teaching children and young adults. This has included 1-2-1 tuition, small group tuition, band ensembles and music lecturing. 

I have over twenty two years experience of teaching children and young adults. This has included 1-2-1 tuition, small group tuition, band ensembles and music lecturing. Most recently I held the position of Assistant Centre Manager for Access Creative College London (formally Access To Music) which specialises in creative subjects for 16-19 yr old learners. I have helped to design, shape & implement the music curriculum for Levels 2,3 and 4 music courses as well as writing Level 5 & 6 Music Units for Pearson Education Ltd.  I have extremely high aspirations for all my learners and I use outstanding motivational techniques, support and teaching practice to inspire and ensure they reach their full potential.

I have an awareness of and a commitment to Equality & Diversity issues. My role also required that I was a Designated Safeguarding Lead  and I successfully completed several Safeguarding and Child Protection courses.  I have a current Advanced DBS certificate.

As well as teaching, I continue to work as a freelance professional musician with over 30 years experience. I studied at Trinity College of Music and since leaving I have worked at the highest level within my profession. My up to date industry knowledge means I feel I have an exceptional insight into the current employability skills that are required for succeeding as a musician. My primary instruments are drums and percussion. I also play trumpet and have a basic working knowledge of most western instruments including piano. I am well accustomed to working under pressure, to strict targets and deadlines. I am an exceptional communicator and a natural team player as well as having excellent leadership and organisational skills. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  Music Education Employment

Job Title - Assistant Centre Manager (February 2019 – May 2022)                                                                

Access Creative College London                                                                 

Job Title - Curriculum & Quality Leader (January 2016 - February 2019)                                                                

Access To Music/Access Creative College London                               

Job Title - Level 5 & 6 Music Curriculum Design   (February 2017– January 2018)                                                         

Pearson Education Ltd (Pearson Publishing)                                         

Job Title - Course Manager June 2012 – January 2016)                                                                                   Access To Music                                                                             

Job Title - Head of Drums & Percussion (September 2004 – 2012)                                                            The London Music School                                                                  

Job Title - Freelance Percussion Clinician (2006 – 2014)                                                                                            

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s Educational Orchestra, The Berkley Salon Ensemble.                                                                                                                                                                      

Job Title - Auditioner  (September 2003 – 2012)                                                                                      

Openwide International / P&O / Celebrity Cruise Lines               

Job Title - Drum Teacher / Music Lecturer (2007 - September 2012)                                                                              

The British Academy of New Music                                                                                 

Job Title - Artist Development (2009 - 2011)                                                                                         RCA Records                                                                                                     

Job Title - Instrumental Teacher (drums) (2003 - 2011)                                                               Hampstead School                                                                 

Job Title - Saturday School Music Teacher (2007 - 2012)                                       Camden School for Girls (Camden Music Services)                                                                                      

Job Title - Instrumental Teacher (1998 - 1999)            

St Thomas the Apostle School and Sixth Form College - Peckham                                                                                  

As well as holding down several full time pro-rata positions, I have also covered  teaching sessions at Epsom College, Drum Tech, Musicians Institute & Heathcote School in Chingford. I also run a successful private teaching program from my ‘Noisy Neighbour’ Studio. I have many ex-students, now working professionally, that come back to me for lessons and I am very proud of this fact.

Professional Musician Employment                    

Self-Employed  (1995 - Present)                                                                                                   

My role is to prepare & perform at the highest level often under severe pressure. I have an exceptional knowledge of my instrument, an excellent knowledge of musical styles, I am a first-rate communicator who is reliable, organised and easy to work with who also has impeccable time management skills.

I have worked with a diverse array of artists in high profile and pressured situations. which includes:

Pop: Lionel Ritchie, Robbie Williams, Sister Sledge, Girls Aloud, Nate James, Katrina & the Waves, Stephen Gately, David Paton, Curiosity Killed The Cat, Second Image, Nate Williams

Folk: 7-time Grammy winner – Dick Gaughan.

Orchestras: The Halle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, The BBC Concert Orchestra & The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra.

Jazz Artists: Jiggs Whigham, Natalie Williams, Ronnie Scotts Qrt, Anton Browne, Terence Collie, Lee Konitz.

Big Bands: Nelson Riddle UK, Glen Miller UK & Europe, Memphis Belle Orchestra, The New Squadronaires Big Band, The Rat Pack, 5 Star Swing.

Theatre: The Hurley Burley - West End Production, ‘Oliver!’ – West End Production, ‘Bad Girls The Musical’ – West End Production, UB40’s ‘ Promises & Lies’ - Birmingham REP, ‘Tale of Two Cities’ –UK National Tour, Rhythms Of the Celts – World Tour, River Dance – World Tour

Job Title - Soldier/Musician/Medic H.M Forces (1990 - 1995)                                                                                                                                                                              

As a musician in the British Army I had to demonstrate good musical skills. I had to have excellent self-discipline and a willingness to learn. My ability to follow instructions was paramount as was being able to work alone or as part of a team. I had to complete rigorous training in many specialist areas.

Education

Access To Music                                                                                                    

PTTLS (2010)

CTTLS (2011)

Child Protection in Education Level 2 (2018)

Safeguarding Young People Level 2 (2018)

The Prevent Duty (Colleges and Universities) Level 2 (2018)                                                                                                           

Trinity College Of Music - September 1995 - May 1998                                                                               

B.Mus Course                                                                                                         

Bob Armstrong - April 1993 - June 1996                                                                                            

Master Class Studios (Private lessons with Europe’s leading drum teacher)                                                                                                                                      

Royal Military College Of Music - September 1991 - 1992 and June 1994 - June 1995                                                Location- Kneller Hall        

Army Junior School Of Music (September 1990 - September 1991)                                                                               Basic Training  

British Army Musicians Qualifications (September 1991 - 1995)

A3 A2 & A1  (ATCL, LTCL, LMusTCL equivalent)  

Grade 5 Music Theory                                                                                         

Alderbrook School (1986 - 1989)                                                                                                                                                                                                             

7 GCSEs                                                                                                                                                

 Software systems and skills

• Apple Mac and Microsoft
• Logic Audio, Sibelius
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Suite