About

I'm Adam and I'm a former SEN charity senior manager, a CELTA qualified English teacher, and musician. With 15 years experience working in health, social care and education and a further 30 years of musical activity, I provide services relating to each of these areas

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English Tutoring

As a CELTA qualified English teacher, I work in primary, secondary and college settings, in a language academy and with buinesses, as well as offering online courses. I cater my lessons to the students by identifying their goals and preferred learning methods. Contact me to learn more about by English tuition.

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SEN

I worked in health, social care and education for 15 years, 7 of those as a senior manager at one of the UK's most progressive and respected learning disability charities. I offer support, guidance and training in subjects relating to Safeguarding, Person Centred Planning, Positive Behaviour Support, Makaton, as well as advice to people and carers about navigating the complex world of care. Contact me to learn more about how I may be able to support you or your organisation's needs.

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Music

I've been playing, writing and performing music since I was a child. Primarily a guitarist, I am also proficient on other instruments including bass, piano, synths, percussion as well as electronic production, familiar with DAWS such as Ableton and Garageband. 

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I wrote and performed in the Scottish alt-rock band White Heath for 10 years. Known for our energetic and unpredictable live performances and complex multi-instrumental approach featuring guitars, violin, trombone, piano, synths and assorted percussion, we signed to Electric Honey records (Belle and Sebastian, Biffy Clyro, Snow Patrol) and recorded our album ‘Take No Thought For Tomorrow’ with internationally renowned composer, musician and producer Jim Sutherland (Disney’s ‘Brave’, Netflix’s ‘Outlaw King’, La Banda Europa, Page and Plant). I have provided session guitar work and performed regularly at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as well as Wickerman Festival and Kelburn Festival.

 

“****” Mojo Magazine

“One of the most exciting and original bands around” Jim Gellatly, BBC Radio

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Writing and Production

I have been writing and producing for the last 10 years, composing scores and sound design for the disability arts group PiP Theatre Company’s last 7 productions, performing and recording at venues including Maida Vale Studios, The Tabernacle Theatre and the V&A Museum.

 

I have also composed bespoke pieces for short films, television broadcasts, social media content and contemporary dance performances

 

Check out my music page to hear samples of my work and get in touch if you are interested in licensing existing material or in commissioning a bespoke composition.