LIAM ETHAN PETERSEN
Bachelor of Music Student
Cape Town
Summary
Knowledgeable Music Educator with a solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
DRUMKIT AND PERCUSSION TECHER
THE PINELANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group learning and groups practice sessions
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s music educational journey.
Highlights in Performance
St. Josephs Heart FM. Jazz on The Lawn 2018
South African Youth in Music Education festival 2019
•
Cape Town International Jazz Festival (Training and development workshops) 2019
•
Cape Town Artscape Youth Jazz Festival (solo artist) 2019 & 2022
•
Expresso Morning Show 2019,2022 and recently representing UCT South African College of Music (2025)
Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival 2018-2022
•
Cape Town Jazzathon 2023
Education
CURRENT BMUS UNDERGRAD - Music Performance
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Grade 12 - undefined
Groote Schuur High School
12.2022
Skills
Excellent communication skills
A motivated attitude, confidence, reliability, able to work with a team Dedicated to the education of music Composition Knowledge of music theory as well as general aural training (gr5)Grade 1-8 drum kit in Trinity College London in Both Rock and pop syllabus as well as traditional syllabus Grade 1 percussion as well as piano grade 3
References
- Kelly, Bell, Music Teacher, 078 102 0840
- Terryl, Bell, Music Teacher, 072 668 0200
EXPERIENCE
- Jazz on The Lawn 2018
- Youth in Music Education festival 2019
- International Jazz Festival (Training and development workshops) 2019
- Artscape Youth Jazz Festival (solo artist) 2019 & 2022
- Expresso 2019 & 2022
- Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival 2018-2022
- Jazzathon 2023
Additional Information
REFERENCES
- KELLY BELL (MUSIC EDUCATOR GSH): 078 102 0840
- TERRYL BELL (MUSIC EDUCATOR GSH): 072 668 0200
- LYLE POTGIETER (MUSIC EDUCATOR PPS): 060 682 4616
Timeline
DRUMKIT AND PERCUSSION TECHER
THE PINELANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL
02.2024 - 01.2025
CURRENT BMUS UNDERGRAD - Music Performance
University of Cape Town
04.2001 -
Grade 12 - undefined
Groote Schuur High School
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