Paul Evernden
London
Summary
Dynamic music educator with a proven track record at both Bexley Music and Lambeth Music Service, excelling in curriculum planning and exam preparation. Achieved a 100% pass rate in formal assessments while fostering student engagement through effective communication and performance coaching. Skilled in instrumental instruction, particularly in piano and clarinet, with a passion for nurturing musical talent.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Tutor
Bexley Music
London
01.2025 - Current
- Plan and deliver weekly PPA Curriculum Music sessions across the whole of KS1 and KS2, including singing assemblies across a diverse range of primary schools in the borough.
- Teach whole class First Access instrumental lessons on both Clarinet and Recorder.
- Provide 1:1 piano tuition to children between the ages of 5 and 16 after school.
- Experience working within SEMH and SEND schools.
Music Tutor
Lambeth Music Service
London
11.2018 - Current
- Responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate musical learning across whole class Curriculum tuition in KS1-2.
- Providing 1:1 tuition to a large number of students both in schools and at the Brixton Hill Music Centre
- Leading on all aspects of exam prep (ABRSM, GCSE and A Level).
- Consistently achieve 100% Pass rate year on year across all formal exams
- Impressive pupil retention rate.
Clarinet/Theory Tutor
Greenwich Music School
London
02.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: an award-winning Music Charity in South East London
- Providing high-quality weekly lessons to children and adult learners for an award-winning Music Charity in South East London.
- Preparing students for exam and performance opportunities.
- An award-winning Music Charity in South East London
Piano Teacher
Drayton Manor High School
London
01.2012 - 03.2019
- Was responsible for building the piano provision at Drayton Manor High School from zero in 2012 to a healthy department consisting of two visiting piano teachers and 50+ students between the ages of 11-18 by the time I left in 2019.
- Accompanied for practical exams and performed in school productions.
Artistic Director
Eos Ensemble
London
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Performer and Artistic Director of the Eos Ensemble
- Project managed concerts including booking venues, ticketing, and publicity, both physical and online.
- Maintained and curated Social Media presence
- Composed and commissioned new works for the ensemble; arranged rehearsals and sourced repertoire
Instrumental Music Tutor
Enfield Music Service
London
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Taught a variety of music styles and genres, including classical, jazz, and popular music
- Taught Saxophone and Piano
Instrumental Music Tutor
THAMES
London
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Taught Piano to children and young people between the ages of 8-16 both 1:1 and in small groups
- Worked 1:1 with A Level Music students tutoring them in Composition
- Evaluated student progress and provided feedback to ensure learning objectives were achieved
Piano and Saxophone Teacher
Sion-Manning RC Girls' School
London
10.2013 - 07.2015
- Worked with students 1:1
- Performed in school productions
- Prepared GCSE Music students for practical examinations
Education
PhD - Music Composition
King's College London
London07.2013
MMus -
Royal Academy of London
London10.2008
BMus - Composition
Royal College of Music
London07.2006
Skills
- Curriculum planning
- Instrument instruction
- Exam preparation
- Performance coaching
- Music theory application
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Resource development
- Effective communication
- Creative thinking
- Voice training
- Composition techniques
- Advanced music theory
- Performance techniques
- Ensemble direction
- Keyboard instruction
- Vocal coaching
Languages
- English
- French
Websites
Languages
English
First Language
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Music Tutor
Bexley Music
01.2025 - Current
Music Tutor
Lambeth Music Service
11.2018 - Current
Clarinet/Theory Tutor
Greenwich Music School
02.2018 - Current
Instrumental Music Tutor
Enfield Music Service
09.2017 - 12.2017
Artistic Director
Eos Ensemble
01.2017 - 02.2019
Instrumental Music Tutor
THAMES
09.2014 - 07.2017
Piano and Saxophone Teacher
Sion-Manning RC Girls' School
10.2013 - 07.2015
Piano Teacher
Drayton Manor High School
01.2012 - 03.2019
PhD - Music Composition
King's College London
MMus -
Royal Academy of London
BMus - Composition
Royal College of Music