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Creative Music Education for Schools, Charities, Organisations & Individuals

I provide modern, inclusive and outcome-focused music education through DJ skills, music production, music technology and mentoring. All programmes are suitable for schools, SEND settings, AP, youth organisations, community groups and private learners.

My approach is built on 15+ years of frontline delivery and a background in DJing, sound engineering, record shops, community projects and international music-education work.

What I Offer

1. DJ Lessons

Hands-on DJ skills using vinyl, CDJs, controllers and software (Rekordbox, Serato, Traktor).

  • 1-to-1, pairs or small groups

  • State schools, independent schools, colleges & SEND environments

  • Supports progression from enrichment → GCSE performance → live events

  • Can be delivered in-school, at your venue, or in-studio

👉 Ideal for: KS3/KS4 learners, enrichment, after-school clubs, disengaged students and adults.

Learn more → DJ Lessons

2. Music Technology & Production

Practical music-making and track creation using Logic, Ableton, Maschine and Reason.

  • Whole-class, small group or 1-to-1

  • Suitable for BTEC, GCSE and enrichment pathways

  • Includes sound design, beat-making, arrangement, mixing and performance

  • Hardware + software hybrid approach for real-world skills

👉 Ideal for: schools modernising their music offer, students who don’t connect with classical instruments, and those needing re-engagement.

Learn more → Music Technology

3. Music Mentoring & Re-Engagement

Specialist 1-to-1 sessions designed to:

  • Rebuild confidence and self-esteem

  • Support attendance and behaviour targets

  • Provide creative mentoring for young people facing barriers

  • Offer a relationship-first approach using music as a tool for connection

Also available for DJs, producers and artists needing guidance, reassurance, creative direction or career support.

👉 Ideal for: students with additional needs, young people at risk of exclusion, neurodivergent learners, and adults needing creative support.

Learn more → Music Mentoring

4. Project Management & Consultancy

Strategic support for charities, youth organisations and international projects.

  • Setting up music centres and studios

  • Designing community programmes

  • Training staff

  • Advising on delivery models, equipment and safeguarding

  • Running or co-running full project cycles

Past projects include:

  • Grooveschool CIO (UK)

  • Music4Children (UK)

  • LNADJ Foundation (Tanzania & Sierra Leone)

  • Deaf Rave (world’s first DJ workshops for deaf adults)

  • Step Now, Merton Music Hub, Noise Academy & more

Learn more → Consultancy & Projects

5. Workshops, Events & LOTC Sessions

  • School taster days

  • Learning Outside the Classroom studio visits

  • Afterschool and holiday programmes

  • Creative wellbeing sessions

  • Team-building DJ days for organisations

  • End-of-term performances

Booking, Enquiries & Availability

📧 richie@grooveschool.org
📍 Based in South London
🧾 Enhanced DBS, safeguarding, first-aid trained
🎧 All equipment can be provided

If you’re unsure which programme fits, simply get in touch — I can build a bespoke package that fits your learners, timetable or project needs.

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