Martin Thomson
Music Teacher, Music I.T. professional, Music I.T. CPD Training Provider
- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Industry
- Information Technology and Services
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Martin Thomson's Overview
- Current
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- Demo Artist at Avid Techology
- Music IT Consultant at LoNoteMusic (Sole Proprietorship)
- Training Consultant at EdICT Training Ltd
- Trainer/Demonstrator at Sibelius Software
- Director at LoNoteMusic (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Instrumental Instructor at East Dunbartonshire Council
- Training Consultant at AOK Learning Ltd
- Consultant at AOK Learning Ltd
- Music Coordinator at Glasgow City Council
- Music Teacher at Glasgow City Council
- Education
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- Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
- Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
- Recommendations
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2 people have recommended Martin
- Connections
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164 connections
- Websites
Martin Thomson's Summary
Professional in-service training provider with a particular focus on the education market. Over 20 years award-winning teaching experience in Scottish Secondary schools, and at all levels from Primary & SEN to FE. Produced face-to-face and online/distance learning training materials for a wide range of software packages, musical and otherwise. Flexible and personable, I am currently regularly training end-users in Sibelius, Pro-Tools, Audacity, Sounds Active, Sound Engineering, Smart Board, Smart Senteo (Response), MS Office 2003, Serif applications, Photoshop, Web Design and General IT Skills.
Specialties
Music Technology, Music Notation Software, Sound Engineering, Music Resource Creation, Sheet Music Preparation, Interactive WhiteBoards, Web Design, Graphics, Powerpoint, Music, Brass, Trombone, Tuba, Bass Guitar, Drumkit, Percussion,
Martin Thomson's Experience
Demo Artist
Avid Techology
Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; AVID; Computer Software industry
September 2010 – Present (2 years 10 months)
Deliver demonstrations in the use of Sibelius, Pro-Tools, Avid Studio and Pinnacle Studio.
Music IT Consultant
LoNoteMusic (Sole Proprietorship)
Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Information Technology and Services industry
January 2008 – Present (5 years 6 months) Glasgow, Scotland
Providing a wide range of musical services, including Music Technology training, Sibelius training, sheet music preparation services, arranging and composing, orchestrations, transcriptions etc.
Training Consultant
EdICT Training Ltd
January 2006 – Present (7 years 6 months)
Delivering training sessions to Education staff at all levels across Glasgow City Council, and in a wide variety of software packages. Also design and produce training materials for Music-based software packages such as Sibelius and Audacity, along with various other roles as required from time to time.
Trainer/Demonstrator
Sibelius Software
Public Company; Myself Only; AVID; Computer Software industry
2002 – Present (11 years)
Running training sessions on behalf of Sibelius Software for schools, education authorities and FE colleges. Running various Sibelius Software trade stands all over Scotland and England, demonstrating the full range of software and dealing with all enquiries.
Director
LoNoteMusic (Sole Proprietorship)
Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Information Technology and Services industry
January 2001 – Present (12 years 6 months)
LoNoteMusic provides IT training services to education at all levels and in a variety of subjects, specialising in Music and Music technology. Registered with Sibelius Software as a trainer and demonstrator and working in partnership with EdICT and AOK Learning in Glasgow to provide professional training services across Scotland and the UK.
Instrumental Instructor
East Dunbartonshire Council
Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry
1996 – 2011 (15 years)
Training Consultant
AOK Learning Ltd
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; E-Learning industry
March 2009 – March 2010 (1 year 1 month)
Delivering training in Music Software and Music Technology to teachers from across Scotland and the UK.
Consultant
AOK Learning Ltd
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; E-Learning industry
2009 – 2009 (less than a year)
Music Coordinator
Glasgow City Council
Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Government Administration industry
September 2000 – December 2007 (7 years 4 months)
Running a Saturday Music Centre, looking after a staff of 17 and a pupil count of over 200 each year.
Music Teacher
Glasgow City Council
Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Government Administration industry
November 1987 – December 2007 (20 years 2 months)
Music teacher, working with Primary and Secondary pupils and delivering In-Service training to staff across the city
Martin Thomson's Skills & Expertise
Martin Thomson's Education
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
BA(Mus Perf)/WT, Music Performance
1983 – 1986
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
BA (mus Perf)/WT, Music Performance
1983 – 1986
Martin Thomson's Additional Information
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Music, Music Technology, Web Design, Photography
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- Honors and Awards:
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2004 Inspirational Teacher Of The Year - Scottish Education Awards
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