Curriculum Vitae

Name Christopher Payne

Address 35 Rosemary Avenue, London, N3 2QP
Telephone 07952 366 504
Email chrisppayne@hotmail.com
Website http://uk.music-jobs.com/cv/christopherpayne
Citizenship UK, Australia

Instruments / Specialties
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar
Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele
Music Theory
Musicianship

Testimonials
“Chris was asked to do a very difficult, if not impossible, job and did so with professionalism and integrity. I would
recommend him most highly.”
- Tony Platt, Director, Music Producers Guild, email: tp@platinumtones.com

“Chris has a depth of musical talent far beyond that of just a guitarist, he enters into any project with enthusiasm and
real creative energy. Great to have around as well as being productive, I am happy to recommend him!”
- Ian Little, Freelance Music Producer and Engineer, email: little.musiceel@blueyonder.co.uk

“Chris' skills as a musician and educator are outstanding. He is a dedicated teacher with the patience and technical
knowledge required to thoroughly support his students' learning. Chris has the ability to build effective working
relationships with students of all ages and abilities. I have no hesitation in recommending Chris as a music teacher.”
- Natalie Jack, Music Therapy Manager, Southern Health, email: natalie@nataliejack.com
“Sound Source did a great job in such a short amount of time. The technicians were unobtrusive, professional,
instinctive and energetic. The quality of sound for the show was the best we've had. A very easy and professional
company to work with.”
- Tudur Eames, Head of Music, Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy, email: st-eames@HAHC.org.uk
Education
2010 – 2011 Master of Music (unconditional offer) University of Surrey, Guildford
1998 – 1999 Bachelor of Arts – Music (Honours) Conservatorium of Music, Monash University. Melbourne
1995 – 1997 Bachelor of Arts – Music Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, Brisbane
1993 – 1994 Diploma of Audio Engineering SAE, Brisbane
1988 Victorian Certificate of Education The Melbourne High School, Melbourne
Employment
2009 – 2010 Self-Employed (part-time)
Freelance Peripatetic Music Teacher / Musician – London, UK
2009 – 2010 Sound Source Music Services
Director (Operations)
2008 Gateway Sound Education Trust
Chief Executive Officer (Acting) / Operations Manager
2005 – 2008 Genesis Housing Group (PCHA)
Business Development Manager
Performance Coordinator
Support Coordinator for Older People
2003 – 2005 Self-Employed
Freelance Peripatetic Music Teacher / Musician – London, UK
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1998 – 2002 Self-Employed
Freelance Peripatetic Music Teacher / Musician – Melbourne, Australia
1995 – 1997 Self-Employed (part-time)
Freelance Peripatetic Music Teacher / Musician – Brisbane, Australia
Skills / Experience
 freelance guitarist available for rock/pop projects, sessions and gigs, and musical theatre engagements
 experience of over 600 sessions and performances
 experience of rock/pop arranging
 proven ability to contribute to the arrangement values of a song
 proven ability to contribute to the production values of a recording
 excellent reader
 excellent ear player
 ability to play with click track
 ability to double on secondary instruments
 highest achieving student in Honours year
 highest level of music theory knowledge and understanding
 advanced understanding of musicology
 advanced understanding of music technology
 ability to teach students with a wide range of ages
 ability to teach students with a wide range of musical skills
 ability to teach students with a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
 excellent customer service skills
 demonstrated commitment to Equality of Opportunity and the Celebration of Diversity
 own transport / clean licence, ability to work evenings and weekends, ability to travel nationally and internationally

Referees
Mr Daren Pickles
Senior Lecturer in Music Technology / E-Music
Coventry University
The Ellen Terry Building, Jordon Well, Coventry, CV1 5RW
Telephone: 024 7688 7466
Mobile: 07946 638 067
Email: aa7935@coventry.ac.uk

Mr Tudur Eames
Head of Music
Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy
Launcelot Road, Bromley, BR1 5EB.
Telephone: 0208 698 1025
Mobile: 07889 359 174
Email: st-eames@HAHC.org.uk

Mr Tony Platt
Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees (former)
Gateway Sound Education Trust Ltd
PO Box 5935, Towcester, NN12 7ZL
Telephone: 01327 811 618
Mobile: 07973 128 008
Email: tp@platinumtones.com

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