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
01.2019 - Current
Visiting Oboe Teacher
St Mary’s School Ascot
01.2018 - Current
Oboist on “WICKED” UK and Ireland Tour
“WICKED” UK
01.2018 - 01.2019
Piano Teacher and School Accompanist
Collingwood School
Wallington
09.2017 - Current
Instrumental Teacher
Berkshire Maestros
01.2017 - 07.2021
Dance Class Pianist
Tring Park Performing Arts
01.2017 - Current
Piano/Keyboard tutor
MK Co
01.2016 - 12.2017
Residential Childcare worker
Era Care Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Working with vulnerable children, contending with emotional or behavioural problems.
Ballet Pianist
Vacani School of Dance/AJ Cheer
01.2014 - 01.2017
Ballet Pianist
Hallsville School of Ballet
01.2013 - 01.2017
Oboist at Southbank Sinfonia
Southbank Sinfonia
City of London, LND
01.2012 - 10.2012
Visiting Piano teacher
The Gower School
01.2011 - 01.2015
Accompanist
Mini Mozart Pianist
01.2011 - 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
01.2011 - 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
06.2009 - Current
Pianist, tutor and pastoral care staff to children age 4
Music Makers Summer
01.2006 - 01.2009
- 18
Education
Oboist - Southbank sinfonia
Southbank Sinfonia
London 01.2012 - 10.2012
MMus - Orchestral Performance
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
London 09.2010 - 07.2011
LRAM Teaching Diploma -
Royal Academy of Music
London 12.2009 - 12.2009
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
01.2019 - Current
Visiting Oboe Teacher
St Mary’s School Ascot
01.2018 - Current
Oboist on “WICKED” UK and Ireland Tour
“WICKED” UK
01.2018 - 01.2019
Piano Teacher and School Accompanist
Collingwood School
09.2017 - Current
Instrumental Teacher
Berkshire Maestros
01.2017 - 07.2021
Dance Class Pianist
Tring Park Performing Arts
01.2017 - Current
Piano/Keyboard tutor
MK Co
01.2016 - 12.2017
Residential Childcare worker
Era Care Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2016
Ballet Pianist
Vacani School of Dance/AJ Cheer
01.2014 - 01.2017
Ballet Pianist
Hallsville School of Ballet
01.2013 - 01.2017
Oboist at Southbank Sinfonia
Southbank Sinfonia
01.2012 - 10.2012
Oboist - Southbank sinfonia
Southbank Sinfonia
01.2012 - 10.2012
Visiting Piano teacher
The Gower School
01.2011 - 01.2015
Accompanist
Mini Mozart Pianist
01.2011 - Current
Freelance
self employed
01.2011 - Current
MMus - Orchestral Performance
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
09.2010 - 07.2011
LRAM Teaching Diploma -
Royal Academy of Music
12.2009 - 12.2009
Private Piano and Oboe Teacher
Self employed
06.2009 - Current
Pianist, tutor and pastoral care staff to children age 4
Music Makers Summer
01.2006 - 01.2009