Worleston Music School - we are so very fortunate to have Andrew working in music education in Cheshire and the North West in general. He has an exciting passion for teaching, he is a charismatic figure, and his teaching skills cover all instruments and all levels of attainment. He deserves the fullest support in whatever type of musical activity he is leading, and his success rate with students and adults is quite extraordinary. My very best wishes to all his endeavours.
- Dr. Timothy Reynish
Internationally respected Musician and Conductor,
Professor, Mentor, Educationalist and Writer.
Testimonials from Parents and Students
"Andrew Bassey was one of the most encouraging and enthusiastic teachers I ever had. He always pushed me to my full potential and always believed in my ability to do well. He is very passionate about music and this always comes across in his teaching and conducting - he made me love the music as much as he did! Even though Andrew was my Flute teacher and helped me to achieve a diploma in year 12 he also encouraged my Violin playing and gave me amazing opportunities as a Violinist too - most notably taking me to play a solo with his Wind Orchestra in Carnegie Hall in New York. Andrew always made music enjoyable and its thanks to him that I was encouraged to go on and make a career out of music."
- Jemima, former flute pupil and professional violinist
"Mr Bassey was a great teacher for me. He taught me violin and piano. I found his teaching very logical and encouraging and he gave me the skills and confidence to perform at my best. He thinks about all the details and taught me many new techniques."
- Aidan student age 13
"Andrew Bassey is the most versatile and multi-talented teacher and director I have ever met. He is fantastic with kids and although he expects high standards from them he achieves this through a fun and non-pressurised approach. I am very pleased that both my children had the chance to be taught by Andrew who prepared them for successful auditions and many other performances."
- Susie, a parent
"While under the tuition of Mr. Andrew Bassey, I learned many things about advanced musicality. He took my understanding to a whole new level. He taught me to look for the most important note of a musical phrase and I learned that phrases may end where you may not expect! During my tuition he taught me the musical understanding needed to play the first movement of Brahms Clarinet Sonata No. 2 in Eb, which I went on to successfully perform several times including at auditions.
Everything he taught me made sense. Anyone taught by Andrew Bassey is very fortunate. Not only will he increase your understanding of music but he will help you to get the best out of your instrument as he possesses advanced knowledge and experience of a vast variety of instruments including all brass and woodwind. I highly recommend Andrew to any beginner to advanced student and I think it would be rare to find someone with his level of advanced knowledge over such a large variety of instruments!"
- Hamish, Clarinet student
Andrew Bassey was employed as a music teacher by Northamptonshire County Council's Music and Performing Arts Service for a period of 8 consecutive years.
Andrew was a well-respected member of the team and his contribution to the Music Service was of a very high standard. In particular, it is noteworthy to record that one of Andrew's flute students passed an Associated Board Diploma in her year 12. The number of Andrew's students that have been successful in Associated Board Examinations and that have been involved in the local Northampton festival of Music and Drama has been consistently high. His conducting and ensemble training has been very impressive and there is no doubt that Andrew's professionalism and dedication made a significant difference to the music making of numerous students and their schools. He is able to teach to a high standard across a wide range of instruments.
We were sorry to lose such a valued member of staff, although we perfectly understand his decision to spend more quality time at home with his young son, who had recently been diagnosed with Autism, in order to give his son the care and attention he needs.
We wish Andrew well in his future career.
-Director for Children and Young People
Northamptonshire County Council
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Conducting, large group and School Testimonials
Andrew conducting the wind band at Archbishop Beck Catholic High School on a school 2 day wind band course. Andrew was brought in to conduct I AM by Andrew Boysen, their most challenging piece to
date. After the course the school band were successful in producing a first rate performance and came 1st place in a competition. Well done children.
"Andrew is an inspiration when he works with children. He has a natural rapport that communicates passion for the music he is working on and is educational in his instruction.
When Andrew works with a group he uses energy to keep the children engaged and entertained. This is a gift for a conductor, especially in stimulating young minds.
His prowess on woodwind and brass instruments is a rarity, giving great insight when overcoming technical and musical issues on specific instruments.
I expect this new project to be a great success under
Andrew's guidance and wish him every success.."
- Teacher Karl, conductor at Warrington Youth Orchestra
"Mr Bassey made a very good impression in St. Peter’s. He covered a maternity leave as the specialist brass teacher for Y5 pupils for one hour per week and did some individual tuition for students who wanted to continue with their brass instrument learning after Y5.
He came to the specific performances for these two groups of pupils in his own time to support them in their performances in front of the whole school and parents.
The Y5 pupils had never played a brass instrument when they first began their lessons in September 2014. During their class performance in July, I was astonished at how well they played, and particularly impressed with two soloist performers, one of them played Gershwin's Summertime to a very high standard. Mr Bassey contributed to the performance with his conducting and coaching and his sheer exuberance and passion for music, which clearly inspired the pupils.
It was a pleasure to see Mr Bassey at work in our school and to bring about such successful outcomes for the pupils."
- Headteacher, Primary School
"Andrew Bassey was employed as a music teacher by Northamptonshire County Council's Music and Performing Arts Service for a period of 8 consecutive years.
Andrew was a well-respected member of the team and his contribution to the Music Service was of a very high standard. In particular, it is noteworthy to record that one of Andrew's flute students passed an Associated Board Diploma in her year 12. The number of Andrew's students that have been successful in Associated Board Examinations and that have been involved in the local Northampton festival of Music and Drama has been consistently high. His conducting and ensemble training has been very impressive and there is no doubt that Andrew's professionalism and dedication made a significant difference to the music making of numerous students and their schools. He is able to teach to a high standard across a wide range of instruments.
We were sorry to lose such a valued member of staff, although we perfectly understand his decision to spend more quality time at home with his young son, who had recently been diagnosed with Autism, in order to give his son the care and attention he needs.
We wish Andrew well in his future career."
- Director of Children and Young Peoples Services
Northamptonshire County Council
Andrew Bassey is a talented multi-instrumentalist, with a flair for teaching, both groups and individuals.
I first came across Andrew after I picked up my trumpet after a 25 year break, where he invited me to play in an evening group and encouraged me to take my grade 5.
It was at his suggestion that I took up saxophone as a complete beginner, to keep my children company while he taught them to play clarinet and trumpet from scratch, and we are all still making steady progress.
He brings the best out in groups of musicians, often leading them to perform at levels they were unaware they were capable of, but the teaching is always enjoyable and delivered in a humorous and accessible way.”
- Tim, Parent and student
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