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Daniel Mullins

Daniel Mullins

Loanhead

Summary

  • 5 years + experience touring with The Nomadic Academy of Fools
  • 10 years + professional singer/guitarist/songwriter ( part time )
  • 30 years musical experience with voice, guitar, drums, piano
  • Enjoy Improvising or rehearsing
  • Varied audiences; - early years - elderly - ;
  • Highly diverse collaborators -

early years to elderly

from professional to amateur,

non-verbal to fast talking,

and everything in between.

  • Particular interest in therapeutic and transformational work.

Overview

15
15
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience

Work history

Massage Therapist

Better Physiotherapy
Loanhead, Midlothian
2023.07 - Current
  • Easing away aches and pains, tension and anxiety, improving range of motion in restricted limbs.
  • Kept detailed records of treatments provided for future reference and continuity of care.
  • Managed appointment schedules efficiently whilst ensuring optimal client satisfaction.
  • Provided education on stretches and exercises, contributing to client's long-term health improvement.

Singing and Dancing group facilitator

Springbank Gardens, Viewpark and Queensbay Lodge
Portobello, Edinburgh
2023.06 - 2024.04

Working in Portobello Care homes inspiring movement, dance and song with guitar and voice or speaker and playlist.

  • 'Golden Oldies' playlist made in response to personal conversations with members and staff.
  • Movement group inspired by 5 rhythms dance and working for a physiotherapist.
  • Adopted flexible approach in response to unforeseen challenges.
  • Fostered inclusive atmosphere with proactive engagement strategies.

Nursery assistant

Happy Days Nursery
Dalkieth, Midlothian
2023.03 - 2023.04
  • Engaging kids in games, stories and educational fun. Indoors and out.
  • Ensuring kids are safe and don't twat each other. Encouraging respect, awareness and concern for others.
  • Cleaning responsibilities.
  • Covid ended this work.

Community Activities Facilitator

Southside Community Centre - Edinburgh City Counci
Edinburgh, Edinburgh City
2016.09 - 2019.05
  • With members from 16 - 80, some with additional support needs implemented playful ice-breakers for effective team building.
  • Members have diverse communication styles ( from non verbal to hyperactive ).
  • Activities were member led and included singing and dancing, theatre games, basketball, drawing, bowling and a craft stall.
  • Fostered an inclusive atmosphere with proactive engagement strategies.
  • Absorbed participant feedback for continuous improvement of sessions.
  • Monitored group dynamics to ensure group safety and involvement.
  • Promoted active learning through dynamic facilitation techniques.

Musician

Self Employed
Edinburgh, Edinburgh City
2009.05 - 2019.05
  • Acoustic guitar/ voice, originals/cover songs on the street, in pubs, cabarets, festivals, weddings and wakes - Knochengorrach, Kelburn, Edinburgh Fringe etc.
  • 3 full runs of Edinburgh Festival including various guest appearances.
  • Eclectic inspiration, adaptable to diverse audience. Folk, funk, reggae, rock family friendly and adult repertoires.
  • Performed solo and collaborated in duo, trio, or four-piece band configurations.
  • 3 star review from Broadway Baby for solo show 'Imaginary Girlfriend'
  • Love to improvise music with friends.
  • Toured as drummer with 'Bob Hilary and the Massive Mellow' for 'Nature's Pace' album release.
  • Grade 7 Pianoforte. I have a Korg Triton keyboard ( makes all kinds of sounds ).
  • Musical Comedy experience. Well received performance at The Stand's 'Red Raw' for 1st show.
  • These days playing socially or devotionally in spiritual groups.

Actor

Edinburgh Science Festival
Edinburgh, Edinburgh City
2019.02 - 2019.04
  • Performed acting and musical roles in educational theatre productions
  • 'It's My Turn' was based on research by Edinburgh University Psychology department into the importance of turn taking in conversation. Aimed at young neurodiverse audience and their families.
  • Delivered performances in venues across Edinburgh and Glasgow

Support worker

Garvald Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Edinburgh City
2018.07 - 2019.04
  • Supporting adults and children with additional support needs in creative workshops. Learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, neurodivergence...
  • Mostly working one to one with a guy who enjoyed wild style movement. Made playlists based on his suggestions and we'd dance.
  • Enhanced wellbeing of members by providing emotional support and companionship. Encouraged members not to twat each other.
  • Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
  • Also supported other workshops as needed - drama, puppetry, land group, drama, kitchen.

Musical Performer

Starcatchers Westerhailes
Edinburgh, Edinburgh City
2014.12 - 2014.12
  • Portrayed musical elf in Christmas show, guiding children through WHALE arts to meet Santa.
  • Improvised festive music on voice and guitar, enhancing storytelling experience for the audience.

Actor

Bakehouse Theatre
Stirling, Stirlingshire
2014.07 - 2014.07
  • Walkabout character performance in Stirling shopping centre with characters and a mock-up castle.
  • Improvised games with kids based on the story theme.

Fool

The Nomadic Academy of Fools
Europe, Largely UK
2009.05 - 2014.05
  • Learning, Touring, Performing ( teaching ) Foolish Theatre with director Jonathan Kay. Continuous scratch performances and Fools Cabaret. Mostly UK venues but some in Europe - France, Spain, Germany, Different venue each month.
  • 3 full runs of Edinburgh Fringe Festival working solo and one year's full run with the company too.
  • Living and working with newcomers to the workshops, usually for ten days at a time.
  • Regularly performing with improvisation and script. Regularly working with complete beginners and 'beginning again' from scratch. Regular theatre exercises. Scripted work - Shakespeare's Richard the 2nd & The Penis Monologues ( devised by us ).
  • After three years the company became independent of the director and toured, performed and self organised with minimal input from him.
  • 'Imaginary Girlfriend' my solo musical show was given three stars by Broadway Baby.
  • My musical comedy spot at The Stand Comedy Club's 'Red Raw' was very well received.
  • Socially inclusive but not a disability support group. Therapeutic but not a therapy group.

Performer

Environmental Arts Theatre Company
Edinburgh, Edinburgh City
2000.09 - 2000.10
  • Toured 'The Pine & the Eagle' musical across Scotland, engaging children in environmental issues.
  • Played badger, sheep and a landowner.
  • The Director Malcolm le Maistre had played in the Incredible String Band.
  • Sang soulful silly songs satisfyingly.

Education

Fooling

The Nomadic Academy of Fools
Europe
2008.10 - 2014.05

HNC - Acting & Performance

Edinburgh's Telford College ( now Edinburgh College )
Edinburgh
1999.08 - 2000.06

ACMT - Advanced Clinincal Massage Therapy

Jing Advanced Massage Training
Brighton
2016.09 - 2017.09

Grade 7 - Pianoforte

Associated Board of the Royal School of Music
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
1986.08 - 1994.06

Skills

  • Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist - 10 years professional experience playing streets, pubs, festivals, weddings and wakes Solo or bands of 2,3 or 4
  • Over 5 years performing with The Nomadic Academy of Fools around Europe and UK Over 2 years touring independently
  • 3 successful full runs of Edinburgh Fringe Festival Performing solo and with company
  • Versatile in style Folk, funk, reggae, rock, jazz
  • Playing music for over 30 years
  • Lover of spontaneous songs

Affiliations

  • Edinburgh Dance Tribe - 5 Rhythms Dance and it's various off shoots. I usually go Friday nights and Sunday mornings
  • I follow Yoga in Daily Life. We meet weekly in the Salisbury Centre and monthly in online Satsang.
  • A good show. Binge watching 'House of the Dragon' currently
  • Cooking and nutrition. Recovering from IBS has taught me lots.
  • Walks in Nature

Accomplishments

As a kid i was Scottish Fencing Champion for my age group for three years.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Massage Therapist

Better Physiotherapy
2023.07 - Current

Singing and Dancing group facilitator

Springbank Gardens, Viewpark and Queensbay Lodge
2023.06 - 2024.04

Nursery assistant

Happy Days Nursery
2023.03 - 2023.04

Actor

Edinburgh Science Festival
2019.02 - 2019.04

Support worker

Garvald Edinburgh
2018.07 - 2019.04

Community Activities Facilitator

Southside Community Centre - Edinburgh City Counci
2016.09 - 2019.05

ACMT - Advanced Clinincal Massage Therapy

Jing Advanced Massage Training
2016.09 - 2017.09

Musical Performer

Starcatchers Westerhailes
2014.12 - 2014.12

Actor

Bakehouse Theatre
2014.07 - 2014.07

Musician

Self Employed
2009.05 - 2019.05

Fool

The Nomadic Academy of Fools
2009.05 - 2014.05

Fooling

The Nomadic Academy of Fools
2008.10 - 2014.05

Performer

Environmental Arts Theatre Company
2000.09 - 2000.10

HNC - Acting & Performance

Edinburgh's Telford College ( now Edinburgh College )
1999.08 - 2000.06

Grade 7 - Pianoforte

Associated Board of the Royal School of Music
1986.08 - 1994.06
Daniel Mullins