Madelene Fredriksson

Deliver primary whole-class and small-group music lessons for Inverness and Strathspey primaries since Jan 2022, using Curriculum for Excellence benchmarks to raise engagement and deliver differentiated learning including group piano for beginners.

Operate a private piano studio since Sept 2017 delivering inclusive, contemporary pedagogy for all ages, developing musicianship, ensemble skills and wellbeing while managing marketing, administration and parent communications.

Connected care homes and schools to online community music activities (Oct–Dec 2021), administered memberships and CMS, facilitated online group singing sessions and managed email marketing to increase participation.

Visiting piano tutor (Nov 2020–Oct 2021) planning lessons, timetabling and reports, delivering online tuition during COVID-19 to prepare pupils for SQA performance exams.

Delivered group keyboard tuition (Jul 2018–Dec 2019) as a certified Yamaha teacher, accompanying classes, conducting, transposing and managing group dynamics including parents and children.

Managed store operations and team training (Apr 2018–Jan 2019), upheld customer service standards, supported sales growth and coached staff on brand values.

Assisted daily store management (Nov 2017–May 2018), handled opening/closing, refunds, deliveries and cashing-up while delivering exemplary customer care.

Managed digital communications, CMS and ticketing, coordinated volunteers and duty-managed events (May 2015–Sep 2017), delivering community projects and front-of-house operations.

Grade: Distinction

Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Community Music with Distinction, focusing on community music practice and facilitation.

Grade: First Class Honours

Achieved a First Class Bachelor's degree in Music with a specialism in classical piano performance and awarded the Undergraduate Pianist Prize.

Holds practical music qualifications including Grade 8 Piano, Grade 8 Flute, and Grade 5 Theory from ABRSM.