Ray Aggs
Glasgow
Summary
Accomplished musician and talented teacher, now pursuing work in a wide range of different fields. Eager to apply knowledge and gain practical experience. Experienced working in team environments. Reputation for hard work, punctuality and willingness to learn new things.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Workshop facilitator
Glasgow Library of Synthesized Sound (GLOSS)
Glasgow, Glasgow City
01.2024 - Current
- Presented masterclasses for non musicians and beginners in electronic music
- Delivered instruction across various creative and technical topics, integrating audio-visual presentations and hands-on learning materials.
- Motivated attendees to take ownership of their creative development.
- Monitored atendee progress, offering feedback to management on potential problems.
- Championed goal setting and instilled a culture of ongoing creative and personal development to motivate atendees.
- Presented an open and caring approach to learning
- Tailored workshop delivery to cater to complex behaviours and varying learning styles
Community facilitator
Woodlands Community Development Trust
Glasgow, Glasgow City
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated monthly traditional music sessions for people of colour in the community
- Provided a safe space for atendees to try music for the first time and to share songs from their own culture whilst appreciating those from others
- Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
- Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
Public speaker
Self Employed
Glasgow
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered key note talks on the history of folk music and its relationship to race and gender at:
- Cecil Sharp House, London
- National Youth Folk Ensemble
- Woodlands Community
- Supported advertising and marketing efforts with illustrative material
- Composed and wrote content for the talk, engaged with social media accounts to promote events
- Engaged with members of the public and fielded questions
Guitar teacher
Self Employed
Glasson, Lancashire
01.2020 - Current
- Boosted student achievement by constantly evaluating progress and providing suggestions for improvement.
- Delivered creative, engaging guitar lessons, teaching up to 10 students aged 12-18 as well as workshops for adults
- Evaluated class progress and adjust strategies to maintain growth and learning.
- Attended training and community events to broaden expertise and help students.
- Provided assistance across all aspects of programme execution, assisting in rehearsals, performing maintenance tasks, receiving ongoing commendation from management.
- Promoted lessons and workshops through social media pages
Musician
Self Employed
Glasgow
01.2015 - Current
- Recorded and released over 10 full length albums with bands and solo
- Was awarded the Scottish Album of the year for "Strike A Match" by Sacred Paws
- Toured internationally with several live bands
- Played venues including Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow and london's Roundhoue
- Played festivals such as WOMAD, End Of the Road, Edinburgh Fringe and Doune the Rabbit Hole
- Continued development in live electonic music to offer consistently innovative solo performances.
- Assisted in compositions and arrangements for strings and horns with Sacred Paws.
- Gained expert use of instruments including guitar, violin and synthesizers.
- Maintained and improved skills through regular practice and performances.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
Oxford University
Oxford 09.2005 - 09.2008
A-Levels - English
Bedales School
PetersfieldA-Levels - Philosophy
Bedales School
PetersfieldA-Levels - Art
Bedales School
PetersfieldGCSEs - English
Bedales School
PetersfieldGCSEs - Art
Bedales School
PetersfieldGCSEs - Classics
Bedales School
PetersfieldGCSEs - History
Bedales School
PetersfieldGCSEs - Maths
Bedales School
PetersfieldGCSEs - French
Bedales School
PetersfieldSkills
- Customer service
- Business administration
- Relationship building
- Rehearsals
- Personalised learning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Individual and group instruction
- Aural skills
- Critical thinking
- Behaviour management
- Emotional intelligence
- Learning enhancement
Timeline
Workshop facilitator
Glasgow Library of Synthesized Sound (GLOSS)
01.2024 - Current
Community facilitator
Woodlands Community Development Trust
01.2023 - Current
Public speaker
Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
Guitar teacher
Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
Musician
Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
Oxford University
09.2005 - 09.2008
A-Levels - English
Bedales School
A-Levels - Philosophy
Bedales School
A-Levels - Art
Bedales School
GCSEs - English
Bedales School
GCSEs - Art
Bedales School
GCSEs - Classics
Bedales School
GCSEs - History
Bedales School
GCSEs - Maths
Bedales School
GCSEs - French
Bedales School