THE TEAM
WHAT IS THE MUSIC KLUB?
The Music Klub provides education, training and mentoring programmes for children and young people, in particular, supporting hard to reach groups including young people at risk of disengaging and/or disengaged with education, training and employment, ex-offenders and young people from disadvantaged environments.
The Music Klub has a fantastic team of consultants and delivery specialists drawn from all walks of music education including; Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Composers and Instrumentalists and Music Programming Specialists
Richard Aikins
A visionary musician with a lifelong passion for song and sound, an overview of Richard's career illustrates a passion underpinned by his ongoing learning, and desire to teach others.
In particular, Richard’s agile leadership and strong interpersonal skills were proven to be an essential element of his success at this stage in his career. Furthermore, Richard's dedication and capacity to achieve leading results in each role foreshadowed the direction his career would take in its next chapter.
Judith Fonseka
Judith is a multi-talented music Klub member who specialises in functional skills and adapting creative practises to realistic concepts. Judith has extensive experience teaching both primary and secondary students. She has a distinguished taste in incorporating the piano and keyboard to guide participants through various stages of development.
Shelly-Ann Lynne
Using her first-hand experience of the criminal justice system, Shelley has successfully dedicated my career to mentoring and inspiring young people and ex-offenders. Shelley has also programmes that build confidence, desist from crime and promote unity among young adults and communities.
Shelley is a firm believer that every person can reach their full potential if they have a strong sense of identity and the confidence to problem solve when barriers appear.
Noel Acquah
Noel Acquah is a dedicated and inspiring session support worker at The Music Klub, bringing his passion for music and creativity to every session. As a talented singer-songwriter, Noel has a deep understanding of the power of music as a tool for self-expression and personal growth, which he uses to connect with and mentor young people. His warm and approachable nature makes him an absolute delight to work with, creating a supportive and positive environment for participants to thrive in.
Noel’s personal journey in the music industry serves as a source of inspiration for those he works with, encouraging them to explore their own creativity and build confidence in their abilities. With his unique blend of professional experience and a caring, hands-on approach, Noel helps young people unlock their potential and find their voice both musically and personally.
Terance Smith
Terance is an established member of The Music Klub team, bringing his unique style and humorous approach to our network.
Terance has worked for the prison services Headquarters in HR pay and policies. After 8 years climbing the ladder to management he went on to support young people into education at Lambeth College, delivering empowerment sessions and short courses designed to enable participants to prosper and grow. Terance continues to deliver lively energetic presentations and workshops by seeking to guide and inspire young people.
James Sackey
James is a committed support worker specialising in music mentoring and creative job strategies. Hailing from South London, James offers specialty support and a wealth of passion to children and young people.
James has a wealth of experience and a strong history of working in the vocational training and coaching sector. Skilled in Support, Coaching, Leadership Development, Teaching, and a desire to inspire young people, whether in teaching, mentoring or pastoral care. Helping young people make their own path to success.
Charity Reed
Charity Reed is the friendly face behind the day-to-day operations at The Music Klub. As our Administrator and Sales Worker, Charity plays a pivotal role in keeping things running smoothly, ensuring that all administrative tasks are handled with precision and care. From managing schedules to coordinating our sales efforts, she brings a high level of organization and attention to detail to everything she does.
Her warm, approachable nature makes her a delight to work with, both for her colleagues and our partners. Charity’s exceptional communication skills, paired with her passion for helping young people, ensure that everyone who interacts with The Music Klub feels welcomed and supported. Whether she’s coordinating with external stakeholders or assisting our team, Charity’s dedication to excellence shines through in every task she takes on.
Cleo Savva
Cleo has over 5 years of experience teaching children and young people one-on-one, in groups, and in entire courses, from early childhood through primary, secondary, and higher education. She also teaches adults, from total beginners to advanced, in individual and group courses. Cleo has previously worked with a variety of communities, including rough sleepers, refugees and asylum seekers, substance users, young people and adults with mental and physical health problems, and those with additional support needs, on a variety of accessible creative practise based community music projects across London and the UK.
With a strong creative approach to teaching, ensuring that material is communicated and delivered in a way that each learner can understand. Establishing a non-authoritative, safe, and supportive environment in class to help students develop self-confidence, facilitate student-led learning, engage and explore content collaboratively, and have fun.