JACOB BARRETO
Watford,Hertfordshire
Summary
Skilled multi-instrumentalist with extensive experience in teaching and performance. Strong background in music theory, lesson planning, and student engagement. Committed to inspiring learners through innovative teaching methods and comprehensive musical understanding.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Piano Teacher
Self-Employed, Watford
Watford
2026.02 - 2026.06
- Weekly lesson delivery by constructing materials and maintaining instructional continuity.
- Achieving appropriate objectives aligned with level and preferred working style.
- Produced detailed note documenting progress and directing next-step planning for analysis.
- Demonstrates organizational skills to prepare upcoming lessons using provided resources.
Busker
Self-Employed
Various Locations
2025.08 - 2026.06
- Adapting sets from 500+ song library to adhere to crowd flow and acoustics.
- Captivated passers-by with skilled piano playing and vocal performance.
- Complied with all local licensing requirements for street performers.
- Rehearsed performances to perfect live performances.
Livestream Host
TikTok
Watford, Hertfordshire
2024.04 - Current
- Created welcoming environments with friendly interactions and prompt service to >200 involved people.
- Corresponded attentively to online queries, improving guest relations.
- Adapted quickly to changing work schedules, maintaining productivity during peak hours.
- Developed strong relationships with regular supporters, encouraging repeat visits.
Piano Teacher
Soundbox MA, Watford
Watford
2021.09 - 2021.11
- Instruct students across ages and abilities, including learners aged five to fifty-plus.
- Covered piano lessons for isolation and COVID-19 related absences when required.
- Confer with parents daily on progression, future practice and lesson overviews.
- Demonstrated advanced piano techniques to inspire and motivate students.
Education
A LEVELS - Mathematics, Physics, Spanish
Watford Boys Grammar School
Watford, Hertfordshire 2012.09 - 2014.06
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science (Triple), Spanish, History, PE, Latin
Watford Boys Grammar School
Watford, Hertfordshire 2010.01 - 2012.06
NVQ Level 2 - Piano
ABRSM
Watford, HertfordshireSkills
- Performance confident
- Knowledge in Mixing and Mastering
- Experienced pianist
- Multi-instrumentalist
- Lesson planning
- Sheet music interpretation
- Music theory knowledge
Websites
HOBBIES
Music (Multiple instruments), Mixing & Mastering Music, Football
VOLUNTEERING
- Various Locations, Teaching Assistant, 2014-09, 2015-06, Assisted, Supervised break and lunch times, Identified struggling 1 to 1
- BUMAT, Hockenheim (Germany), Factory Operative, Hockenheim, Germany, 2014-07, 2014-08, Volunteered to gain experience in engineering, Worked in a team of ten to manufacture turntables, Part of the design team
- Watford New Hope Trust, Watford, Volunteer, Watford, 2012-09, 2013-05, Helped in the New Hope Trust store in Watford, Tills, Donations (Cleaning and display), Window dressing
Affiliations
- Football
- Mixing music
- Hiking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Piano Teacher
Self-Employed, Watford
2026.02 - 2026.06
Busker
Self-Employed
2025.08 - 2026.06
Livestream Host
TikTok
2024.04 - Current
Piano Teacher
Soundbox MA, Watford
2021.09 - 2021.11
A LEVELS - Mathematics, Physics, Spanish
Watford Boys Grammar School
2012.09 - 2014.06
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science (Triple), Spanish, History, PE, Latin
Watford Boys Grammar School
2010.01 - 2012.06
NVQ Level 2 - Piano
ABRSM