Leeds based singer-songwriter with First Class Masters in music gives singing and songwriting lessons

Francesca's CV

Employment History and Experience:
Self-Employed Musician (April 2014 onwards)
- I perform at functions such as weddings in various venues across the UK, co-ordinate and manage musical events and I am a recording artist (session work and original music)
- Duties include: marketing, promotion, scheduling, data collection, practice, rehearsals, leading a team, branding, social media, songwriting, recording and editing sound and video - Learning to manage my time effectively has been essential in order to execute all of my roles successfully
- Self-employment has required me to be very self-motivated, skilled on the phone and offer brilliant customer service as each client has specific needs

Personal Profile:
I am a hard-working and conscientious individual who posses sound interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively on all levels. I always make sure to maintain a friendly and approachable demeanour in order to give the client the best experience possible. Being self-employed, I have to be well-motivated and pro-active person who has the ability to stay calm and adapt to any given situation. In my spare time I enjoy maintaining a healthy and positive lifestyle by engaging in activities such as yoga, reading, socialising, aerial silks and going to gigs.

Education:
- Leeds College of Music | First Class Mmus Postgraduate Creative Musician | 2018
- Leeds College of Music | First Class Honours Degree in Popular Music Performance | 2015 - Durham Gilesgate Sixth Form Centre | A Levels | Psychology (A*), EPQ (A*), Fine Art (A), Music (B), General Studies (C) | 2012
- Framwellgate School Durham | GCSEs | 12 GCSEs all A* or equivalent | 2010

Other Qualifications & Skills:
Grade 5 Music Theory (ABRSM) - Distinction
Grade 8 Singing (ABRSM) - Distinction
Grade 3 Piano (ABRSM) - Pass
Grade 8 Popular Music Theory (LCM) - Distinction