Dee Edney
Folkestone,Kent
Summary
Dynamic Music Teacher with strengths in facilitating engaging workshops and providing tailored lessons. Cultivates inclusive environments that stimulate participation and enhance musical skills. Inspires confidence through collaborative sessions and performance coaching.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
P/T Music teacher
Kent Music
Ashford, Kent
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated engaging music workshops and provided tailored one-to-one lessons in educational settings.
- Conducted band-style sessions to foster collaborative musicianship and enhance performance skills.
- Instruct individuals and groups in guitar, bass, and vocals, fostering musical skills across diverse age groups and abilities.
- Cultivated musical skills to enhance performance confidence and elevate stage presence.
- Cultivated inclusive and engaging environments that stimulate participation and enjoyment.
Workshop Leader (Freelance)
DHRProductions
, Kent
10.2001 - Current
Facilitated delivery of music workshops engaging youth groups across UK and France.
Supported young band in developing original material leading to performance at Royal Festival Hall before 350 attendees.
Contributed to cultural exchange through cross-border projects resulting in performances at Renc’arts Festival and a final show in Medway.
Education
Master of Arts - Music
Canterbury Christchurch University
Canterbury, KEN2025
Level 2 - Counselling
Medway Adult Education
Chatham, KEN2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Greenwich
City of londonSkills
- Band leadership and ensemble facilitation
- Guitar, bass, and vocal coaching
- Songwriting and performance coaching
- Classroom and workshop delivery
- Engagement with mixed-ability and neurodiverse groups
- Behaviour management through creative engagement
- Confidence building through music
- Live performance and rehearsal direction
Languages
French
Elementary
A2
Interests
Performing singer-songwriter delivering original guitar-and-vocal material at venues across the UK Also lead a band for larger events, collaborating with drummer, bassist, percussionist and synth programmer to create dynamic live shows
Timeline
P/T Music teacher
Kent Music
01.2025 - Current
Workshop Leader (Freelance)
DHRProductions
10.2001 - Current
Master of Arts - Music
Canterbury Christchurch University
Level 2 - Counselling
Medway Adult Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Greenwich