Dr Derek Williams, PhD, BMus, FTCL, LMusTCL, DipTeach, DipTchg

In my private studio, I teach Composition, Arranging and Music Technology, with expert instruction on the use of Sibelius and Cubase and setting up your home studio. I offer lessons locally in Edinburgh or interactively online via Zoom, TeamViewer, and Skype. Fee: £45 per hour, reducing to £36 if lessons are purchased in blocks. First interview is free of charge. Details on website.

I also offer instruction in Piano and Theory of Music including ABRSM and Trinity College grade and diploma examinations as well as for public performance.

BIO:

I currently reside in Scotland, where I graduated PhD in music at The University of Edinburgh, and where I am now on the Associated Staff as Lecturer/Tutor in Composition and Orchestration.

Professional memberships:

- EPTA (European Piano Teachers' Association)

- Ivors Academy (British Association of Songwriters, Composers & Authors)

- Musicians Union (UK)

- EUGA (Edinburgh University Graduates Association)

- MAGA (Music Arrangers Guild of Australia)

- APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited)

- Wagner Society of Scotland (Chairman)

- RGS (Royal Geographical Society)

Music tuition online over Skype (or in person for Edinburgh residents):

- Classical, Popular & Jazz

- Amateur to university level

- Qualified, experienced tutor

Individual and group tuition available in:

• Piano & Theory of Music

• Composition

• Arranging

• Orchestration

• Setting up your studio

• Using Sibelius®

• Using Cubase®

Course Director - Dr Derek Williams

Qualifications:

• DBS Enhanced Certified

• PhD - The University of Edinburgh (2012)

• BMus - The University of Auckland (1973)

• DipEx - Auckland Secondary Teachers' College (1978)

• FTCL - Fellow of Trinity College of Music, London (1977)

• LMusTCL - Licentiate in Music, Trinity College of Music, London (1976)

• DipTeach - The New South Wales Department of Education & Training (1997)

• DipTchg - New Zealand Department of Education (1982)

Teaching experience:

• The University of Edinburgh (2007-present): Lecturer, Tutor, Examiner in Orchestration and Composition (Associated Staff)

• The New South Wales Board of Studies (1989-2006): Examiner & Advisor in Music, Software Design & Development, Information Processes & Technology, Computing Studies

• Sydney Community College (1995-2006): Lecturer in Music Technology

• The New South Wales Department of Education & Training (1986-2006): Teacher of Music, English, Software Design & Development, Information Processes & Technology, Computing Studies

• The New Zealand Ministry of Education (1979-1985): Teacher of Music, English, Computer Awareness

• New Zealand School of Music (1974-1978) - Principal, Teacher of Piano & Theory of Music

• The University of Auckland (1973-1974) - Lecturer, Tutor, Examiner in Music

Professional experience

• Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator, Conductor, Producer, Musician for Film, Television, Theatre, Dance and Recording (details on Derek Williams' website)

• For credits and references, please refer to Bio, Portfolio and Testimonials from the Derek Williams link on the website's Contact page.