About Me

Laura Seymour

A Dedicated Teacher

My name is Laura Seymour.

I am a qualified teacher and worked for 7 years at a special needs school in BANES.

I have been a SEN/D teacher since 2014.

I have worked with pupils that have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) across the year groups at school, from primary up to post-16, ages 4-19.

SEN/D Experience

ADHD

Anxiety

Anorexia

Asperger’s syndrome

Auditory processing disorder

Autism

Behavioural difficulties

Brain Injury

Bulimia

Developmental delay

Down syndrome

Dyscalculia

Dysgraphia

Dyslexia

Dyspraxia

Echolalia

Epilepsy

Fine and gross motor skill delay

Global developmental delay

Hearing impairment

High-functioning autism

Learning difficulties

Moderate learning difficulties

Multi-sensory impairment

Obsessive compulsive disorder

Oppositional defiant disorder

Pathological demand avoidance

Pervasive developmental disorder

Profound and multiple learning disability

Sensory processing disorder

Severe learning difficulties

Social anxiety disorder

Social skills difficulties

Tourette's syndrome

Visual impairment

Visual processing disorder

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Music is a really big part of my life; I am a violinist, singer and love performing.

Musical Experience

I have participated in and led many musical activities including orchestras and choirs, locally and nationally, through school and church, and whilst at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

I love performing and I currently co-manage the Serenity String Duo.

Musical Qualifications

My musical qualifications include:

Music Therapy Diploma - in progress 2022-2023

BMus Music Degree from The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Instrumental teaching Diploma - DIPABRSM

Instrumental performance Diploma- Violin DIPABRSM

GRADE 8 - VIOLIN
GRADE 8 - VOICE/SINGING
GRADE 8 - PIANO

GRADE 5 - MUSIC THEATRE
GRADE 5 - MUSIC THEORY

Teaching Music:

I always knew that I wanted to become a professional Music Teacher. In fact, I can’t imagine anything else in life that would bring me such reward or satisfaction. After completing my PGCE and qualifying as a teacher specialising in SEN/D, back in 2015, I have continued to explore different ways to offer music, and continue to perform. I believe that anyone who puts in the time and effort, to practice what they are passionate about, can succeed.

I don’t believe money should stand in the way of learning, which is why I’m proud to offer a range of classes at affordable prices.

To find out more about my background, classes or approach, please get in touch.

The importance of music

I have always seen music as not just an art form but as something which shapes personality, thoughts, emotions and ideas.

Music is essential to building confidence and self-expression. It can teach us to be self-motivated, hardworking and disciplined.

Music has great therapeutic value, able to calm or stimulate those with limited awareness.
Music offers a way of communicating with others where words are not needed.

My Ethos

Creating a safe space

Support Wellbeing

I have a huge interest in pastoral care and strive to meet the need of those attending the sessions.

I care deeply about the wellbeing of others and know that I am a positive, calm person.

Be Adaptable

I am able to adapt my strategies to establish the boundaries with those involved, and work hard to be consistent so that each person knows what is acceptable and what is not whilst attending the sessions.
In addition to this I feel that I am able to adapt quickly to the needs of others. I believe that this helps everyone involved to feel safe and secure.

Celebrate Others

I believe that every person is a unique individual that is special, and that they should be celebrated for who they are. I enjoy helping others find an area of interest and love watching them flourish.

Be accessible

Music is my passion and I am very excited to share a unique, therapeutic approach to music making without the need for referral.

Contact me to find out more.