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Arun Thavasothy

Arun Thavasothy

Harringay,London

Summary

Accomplished guitarist with a passion for teaching:

  • Studied teaching principles at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama
  • Teaches private students
  • Experience teaching both 1-1's and groups on music summer schools
  • Equipped to teach students from beginner to advanced levels on classical, acoustic and electric guitar
  • Skilled at designing and adapting lessons to fit the needs of the individual student

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Guitar Tutor

Self-Employed
London
09.2022 - Current
  • I currently teach a selection of private students of various abilities and ages
  • I tailor my lessons to the individual needs of each student, covering a broad range of styles from classical and jazz to rock and folk

Assistant Tutor, Jazz Summer School

Haberdashers' Boys' School
Elstree, Hertfordshire
08.2021 - Current
  • I have taught on the 'Habs Jazz Summer School' for a week every August since 2021
  • I am an assistant tutor, with the responsibility of helping out in various combo's, setting up rehearsals and performances, and providing 1-1 guitar support

Barista

Joe and the Juice
London
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • I worked as a Barista at one of the busiest branches of Joe and the Juice
  • The long work hours and high pressure environment taught me the importance of working as a team and being approachable when talking to customers
  • My responsibilities included setting up and maintaining the coffee equipment and consistently making quality espresso-based drinks

Bartender

The Bull and the Hide
London
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • I worked as a bartender, serving customers, making drinks, cleaning front of house and behind the bar

Education

Bachelor of Music - Jazz Guitar

Guildhall School of Music and Drama
London
09/2020 - 06/2025

A-Levels -

Haberdashers' Boys' School
Hertfordshire
09/2018 - 07/2020

Junior Jazz -

Royal Academy of Music
London
09/2018 - 07/2020

Grade 5 Viola -

ABRSM
06/2015 -

Skills

  • Jazz Guitar
  • Rock Guitar
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Classical Guitar
  • Music Theory
  • Music Production
  • Composition and Songwriting
  • Music Performance
  • Communication
  • Adaptability

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Barista

Joe and the Juice
02.2023 - 01.2024

Private Guitar Tutor

Self-Employed
09.2022 - Current

Bartender

The Bull and the Hide
09.2021 - 03.2022

Assistant Tutor, Jazz Summer School

Haberdashers' Boys' School
08.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Music - Jazz Guitar

Guildhall School of Music and Drama
09/2020 - 06/2025

A-Levels -

Haberdashers' Boys' School
09/2018 - 07/2020

Junior Jazz -

Royal Academy of Music
09/2018 - 07/2020

Grade 5 Viola -

ABRSM
06/2015 -

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