Odette Cotton
Freelance Musician and Instrumental teacher
Maidenhead,Berkshire
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with a focus on student-centered learning. Competent at performing independently or as a member of teaching team. Passionate about creating dynamic and relevant lesson plans with commitment to long-term student growth and success. Experienced with over 15 years of experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
79
79
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Visiting Piano Teacher
Cranleigh School
2019.01 - Current
Visiting Oboe Teacher
St Mary’s School Ascot
2018.01 - Current
Oboist on “WICKED” UK and Ireland Tour
“WICKED” UK
2018.01 - 2019.01
Piano Teacher and School Accompanist
Collingwood School
Wallington
2017.09 - Current
Instrumental Teacher
Berkshire Maestros
2017.01 - 2021.07
Dance Class Pianist
Tring Park Performing Arts
2017.01 - Current
Piano/Keyboard tutor
MK Co
2016.01 - 2017.12
Residential Childcare worker
Era Care Ltd
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Working with vulnerable children, contending with emotional or behavioural problems.
Ballet Pianist
Vacani School of Dance/AJ Cheer
2014.01 - 2017.01
Ballet Pianist
Hallsville School of Ballet
2013.01 - 2017.01
Oboist at Southbank Sinfonia
Southbank Sinfonia
City of London, LND
2012.01 - 2012.10
Visiting Piano teacher
The Gower School
2011.01 - 2015.01
Accompanist
Mini Mozart Pianist
2011.01 - Current
- Provided musical classes for mother and baby or toddler groups, entertaining them with nursery rhymes, musical games and engaging their visual and aural senses
Freelance
self employed
2011.01 - Current
- Work with the BBC Concert Orchestra, Philharmonia,English National Opera, London Mozart Players, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Aladdin West End Production, Wicked UK Tour, Mary Poppins UK Tour, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang UK Tour, Oklahoma UK Tour
- Various session recordings.
Private Piano and Oboe Teacher
Self employed
2009.06 - Current
Pianist, tutor and pastoral care staff to children age 4
Music Makers Summer
2006.01 - 2009.01
- 18
Education
Oboist - Southbank sinfonia
Southbank Sinfonia
London 2012.01 - 2012.10
MMus - Orchestral Performance
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
London 2010.09 - 2011.07
LRAM Teaching Diploma -
Royal Academy of Music
London 2009.12 - 2009.12
Skills
Extensive performance background
[Instrument] expertise
Mentoring artists
Talented accompanist
Music teacher
Live performances
Private Lessons
Orchestra background
Dance background
Scheduling
Versatile
Outgoing and friendly
Student-centered learning
Student engagement
Timeline
Visiting Piano Teacher
Cranleigh School
2019.01 - Current
Visiting Oboe Teacher
St Mary’s School Ascot
2018.01 - Current
Oboist on “WICKED” UK and Ireland Tour
“WICKED” UK
2018.01 - 2019.01
Piano Teacher and School Accompanist
Collingwood School
2017.09 - Current
Instrumental Teacher
Berkshire Maestros
2017.01 - 2021.07
Dance Class Pianist
Tring Park Performing Arts
2017.01 - Current
Piano/Keyboard tutor
MK Co
2016.01 - 2017.12
Residential Childcare worker
Era Care Ltd
2015.01 - 2016.01
Ballet Pianist
Vacani School of Dance/AJ Cheer
2014.01 - 2017.01
Ballet Pianist
Hallsville School of Ballet
2013.01 - 2017.01
Oboist at Southbank Sinfonia
Southbank Sinfonia
2012.01 - 2012.10
Oboist - Southbank sinfonia
Southbank Sinfonia
2012.01 - 2012.10
Visiting Piano teacher
The Gower School
2011.01 - 2015.01
Accompanist
Mini Mozart Pianist
2011.01 - Current
Freelance
self employed
2011.01 - Current
MMus - Orchestral Performance
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
2010.09 - 2011.07
LRAM Teaching Diploma -
Royal Academy of Music
2009.12 - 2009.12
Private Piano and Oboe Teacher
Self employed
2009.06 - Current
Pianist, tutor and pastoral care staff to children age 4
Music Makers Summer
2006.01 - 2009.01