Simon Brett

As a performer, nothing pleases me more than connecting with an audience and making them feel part of the overall experience. As a teacher, I consider to be in possession of very strong communication skills, delivered with a relaxed manner and attitude. As a self-motivated, reliable and energetic individual, I am seeking to learn additional skills and abilities in all musical environments and situations. I thoroughly enjoy working with musicians, pupils, parents and staff and consider customer satisfaction to be the pinnacle of a successful employment. Career Highlights - London 2012 Olympic Games opening/closing ceremony at Olympic Stadium (Drum performer and Marshall co-ordinator for both events) UEFA Champions League Final 2013, opening ceremony at Wembley Stadium (Team Leader) Kensington Temple music department, Notting Hill (2002-2014), performing at HMV Apollo, Hammersmith Piano Works venue, Farringdon (2015-present) The Parrot Bar, The Strand (2019-present) Lord Mayors Show 2002 (Industrial percussion performer and team facilitator on a moving trailer) Tours – UK, Sicily, Bulgaria, Ibiza & China ‘Discovered’ function band – Blenheim Palace, Oxford – University Press, Oxford – Eynsham Hall, Oxford – Ashmolean Museum, Oxford – HMS Warrior, Portsmouth – Old Thorns, Liphook – Hampton Court, Surrey – Horse Guard and Calvary Club, London – RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire amongst many others (2006-present) ‘Buffalo Tale’ function band – BMA House, Euston – Kings Place, Kings Cross – Battersea Barge, Battersea amongst many others (2015-present) JT Perez Gautreau at The Lucky Pig, Piano Works, Underbelly, Acklam Village amongst many others. ‘KT10’ function band – Tyrrells Wood golf club, Leatherhead. “The Covered’ function band – The Stoop rugby club, Twickenham. ‘Airdrum’ corporate drumming experiences – Millenium Stadium, Cardiff – KP Stadium, Leicester – Ricoh Arena, Coventry – Loftus Road Stadium, London – St James’ Park, Newcastle – Syon House, Isleworth – Royal Festival Hall, London – The Stoop Stadium, Twickenham – Wyvern Theatre, Swindon – Wentworth Golf Club, Virginia Water – Assembly Hall, Edinburgh – Celtic Manor, Newport – The Dorchester, London – The Grove, Watford – Grand Connaught Rooms, London – Renaissance Hotel, Heathrow amongst many others (2001-present) Clients include RBS, KPMG, Microsoft, EDF energy, Michelin tyres, Sainsburys supermarkets, Burberry London, Balfour Beatty, Rolls Royce, Daily Mail Group, Bright Horizons, Wickes, Bentley, Canon amongst many others ‘Beatswork’/Catalyst Events corporate drumming experiences – Manchester Central, Manchester – Grand Hotel, Brighton – Park Plaza Westminster, London – Truman Brewery, London amongst many others (2009-2012) The Haywood Sisters at The Bull’s Head, Barnes – Regent Street Festival The Black Dove Experiment at The Lexington, Kings Cross Favourite Ache at The Boardwalk, The Barfly, The Garage amongst many others Company: Hillingdon Music Hub Dates of employment: March 2020 – Present Position held: Drum teacher Responsibilities: Peripatetic teacher, working in at Oak Farm School, teaching a mixture of year 3 and 4 pupils, incorporating self-evaluation and professional development. Company: Chango Lingo Dates of employment: July 2015 – Present Position held: Percussion facilitator Responsibilities: Interactive position with both pupils and respective language school leaders, teaching a range of ages across both genders, from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, transcending numerous languages. Company: Hounslow Music Service Dates of employment: May 2015 – Present Position held: Drum/Percussion teacher Responsibilities: Peripatetic teacher, working in a local primary school, pupil, parent and teacher liaisons, including self-administration and personal development, teaching a range of ability levels, from beginner to advanced, through varieties of different ages, from reception age to year 6. Company: Buzz Drums and Percussion Dates of employment: June 2010 – Present Position held: Drum/Percussion teacher Responsibilities: Peripatetic teacher, working in various different schools and teaching centres, pupil, parent and teacher liaison, including self-administration and personal development, teaching a range of ability levels, from beginner to advanced, through varieties of different ages, from reception age to year 6. Company: Berkshire Maestros Dates of employment: April 2008 – Present Position held: Drum/Percussion teacher Responsibilities: Peripatetic teacher, working in various different schools and teaching centres, pupil, parent and teacher liaison, including self-administration and personal development, teaching a range of ability levels, from beginner to advanced, through varieties of different ages, from year 2 to sixth form. Gretsch Catalina Club Mod shells Remo heads Vic Firth/Vater sticks Sabian cymbals Pearl hardware Protection Racket/Stagg cases Roland SPD-SX electronics