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Emma Daffurn, PADI Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist:
"Quick, easy, and impressively creative. In a short amount of time, Harry produced a variety of different possible music options for my video project, then worked with me closely to perfect my top pick. I was really happy with the outcome and would work with him again in a heartbeat."
LEARNING MUSIC WITH HARRY HETHERINGTON
Enjoyment Is The Key To Doing Anything
I am a friendly young musician who loves to pass on my musical knowledge to beginners of all ages. If you have ever thought about picking up an instrument but never found the time or effort then maybe now is the time to find an approachable, down to earth tutor who can help you take the first steps.
While practice is important, maintaining a sense of fun and enjoyment throughout the process of learning is the key to a great musician. Only when you enjoy to play will you become the best musician you can. I have been playing music since a very young age. Coming from a musical family I grew up surrounded by instruments and playing in a fun casual environment became like second nature to me. I started playing the drums at 8 and completed all rock school drum grades with distinction by age 13. I then went on to learn several other instruments including piano, guitar and bass.
More than any one genre I love to play new things I've never tried before and attempt to master them as quickly as possible. This has allowed me to expand my music knowledge beyond the conventional teaching syllabus. I am comfortably proficient in many styles of music ranging from rock drumming to classical piano playing. I have played many gigs in and around Bristol and I'm currently drumming in the cover band 'The Soul Destroyers'.
Playing in a number of live venues teaches you that everyone has their own style and no one is ever bad at playing they just haven't found their style yet. The best feeling to have when playing music is confidence. I believe everyone can achieve this with nothing but enthusiasm and a little bit of practice.
CV
Music Career Development
EXPERIENCE
Music Tutor, Independent and through 'MusicTeachers' website (2021 - present)
Giving 1 to 1 music lessons and general support to aspiring musicians who lack confidence or ability and wish to learn. Ages range from 6 years old to 70 years old.
Maths Tutor, Mannings Tutors, Online (2021 - present)
Giving online maths lessons and assisstance to struggling students that have suffered due to SEND or any setbacks caused by the Pandemic. Primarily helping teachers who are struggling to keep the education system afloat after a year or two gap.
Music Teacher, 16-25 Independent People, Easton (2019 - lockdown)
Providing 1-to-1 piano and music theory lessons to disadvantaged or vulnerable young people. Nurturing confidence through the development of new skills in an informal, encouraging environment.
Teaching Assistant, The Supply Room, Teaching Personal (Lockdown - 2021)
Helping teachers with children including SEN and children with disabilities. Worked at various schools in the south west including: Yatton Primary, Longwell Green Primary and more.
Freelance Drummer for Regular Live Gigs & Studio (2018 – present) Competent in all styles of music from the classics – rock and soul - through to world music
Covering the South West - Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Cardiff
Own car and fully-outfitted, high quality drum kit, keyboard, guitar and bass
Venues: The Stable, The Fleece, Bristol Flyer, Blue Lagoon, Kiwis, Birkett Tap and many more
Events: Phoenix Festival, Ashton Gate, Cheltenham Music Festival, private charity events
Studio: Album recording for the Bristol based Underdog Club band
Events Crew, Tarren Events, Cheltenham (2018 – lockdown) Versatile support for a variety of music events – lots of different jobs at lots of different venues. This work involves prep in the warehouse, moving and preparing musical and non-musical equipment, bar work and hospitality, sound and lighting, stewarding and pack up.
Factory Operative, Gefco, Avonmouth (2018) Locating and loading specific goods from the warehouse into vehicle for delivery.
Sales Agent, The Consumer Helpline, Swansea (2016) Duties involved contacting potential customers to switch their energy supply, on behalf of client Spark. This role required fast learning, tenacity and adaptability in a fast paced, and thriving in a highly stressful environment.
SKILLS
- Composition – competent in all styles, majored in orchestral cinematic compositions and theme music.
- Fully competent live sound engineer and music technician in a studio environment
- High level of interpersonal skills – comfortable with all people from all walks of life
- Grade 8 Drums, as well as strong ability in piano, guitar and bass
- Well versed in Fmod studio and all popular DAWs
- Fully trained in reading and writing musical notation
- Full and clean UK driving license
- Emergency First Response trained
- Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver
EDUCATION
BSc Creative Music Technology (2:2) University of West of England – Bristol (2017 to 2020)
FdSc Physics in Physics Swansea University – Swansea (2014 to 2016)
A levels in Maths, Physics and Music Technology Prior Park College – Bath (2007 to 2014)
CERTIFICATES
Fully up to date DBS certificate (both basic and enhanced)
Level 2 Qualified Tutor Training Certificate
