Adam Hodges
Yorkshire
Summary
Passionate and versatile music teacher and musician with hands-on experience across a wide range of acoustic and electronic instruments, including saxophones, bass, drum kits and keyboards. I have a genuine interest in helping people develop their musical abilities and confidence, and understand that the right instrument or piece of equipment can play an important part in that journey. With practical knowledge of instruments, accessories and musical equipment, combined with a friendly and supportive approach, I enjoy connecting with musicians of all abilities and helping them find the tools that inspire them to keep learning, creating and performing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Conductor
Leeds Conservatoire
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted rehearsals with orchestras and choirs, enhancing performance quality and musical precision.
- Monitored music trends through networking events, research, and new music exploration to inform artistic direction.
- Directed live performances, ensuring seamless execution and audience engagement.
- Arranged and adapted musical scores for diverse ensembles, tailoring compositions to suit specific performance needs.
Peripatetic Music Teacher
Freelance
03.2024 - Current
- Encouraged students to set personal musical goals and motivated continuous development.
- Adjusted teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
- Developed engaging music lessons to excite students about learning and expanding talents.
- Promoted passion for music within students and built individual confidence to improve performance.
- Communicated student progress with parents and caregivers and encouraged close support.
- Taught music theory, aural skills and practical techniques to help pupils prepare for examinations.
- Took creative approaches to mentoring and training individual pupils, facilitating comprehension.
Woodwind Instrumentalist
Freelance
06.2023 - Current
- Crafted engaging performances that captivated audiences.
- Performed at a variety of live events such as weddings, private parties and club functions.
- Composed, performed, and recorded original music tailored to diverse client needs.
- Developed musical abilities through consistent practice and evolved advanced skills through regular practice.
- Serviced and maintained musical instruments and equipment for optimal performance.
Percussionist
Freelance
09.2019 - Current
- Performed at variety of live events such as weddings, private parties and club functions.
- Designed engaging performances to captivate and connect with audience members.
- Rehearsed regularly to enhance performance skills and musical proficiency.
- Delivered tailored instrumental lessons to students of various ages, addressing individual skill levels for effective learning.
Customer Sales Assistant
Mountain Warehouse
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted customers in selecting products, offering detailed advice to meet their needs.
- Actively engaged with customers to understand their needs and recommend suitable products, enhancing the shopping experience.
- Provided helpful, attentive sales support to generate positive customer feedback.
- Gained extensive knowledge of product inventory to aid customers with merchandise enquiries.
- Shared new products and promotions with customers to encourage sales.
- Handled customer returns, refunds and exchanges at customer service desk.
- Maintained, clean, presentable and stunning product displays by conducting routine visual merchandising tasks and deep cleans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Classical Music (4 Years)
Leeds Conservatoire
01-2029
ARSM - Music Performance
Berkshire Music Trust
01-2025
Grade 8 - Music Performance
Berkshire Music Trust
01-2025
A-Levels - Music, Politics, Biology
Cox Green School
Maidenhead, WNM01-2025
Grade 8 - Music Performance
Berkshire Music Trust
01-2019
Skills
- Event management
- Customer service
- Instrument maintenance
- Teaching methods
- Audience engagement
- Score arrangement
- Networking skills
- Instrumentation knowledge
- Strong communication
- Artistic sensitivity
- Passion for music
Timeline
Conductor
Leeds Conservatoire
09.2025 - Current
Peripatetic Music Teacher
Freelance
03.2024 - Current
Customer Sales Assistant
Mountain Warehouse
09.2023 - 05.2025
Woodwind Instrumentalist
Freelance
06.2023 - Current
Percussionist
Freelance
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Classical Music (4 Years)
Leeds Conservatoire
ARSM - Music Performance
Berkshire Music Trust
Grade 8 - Music Performance
Berkshire Music Trust
A-Levels - Music, Politics, Biology
Cox Green School
Grade 8 - Music Performance
Berkshire Music Trust