I am an independent music professional, composer, teacher, performer and session musician with 40 years of experience in the business. I work across education and performance, collaborating with publishers and libraries while continually exploring new musical ideas. I founded the Perkisound centre in 2017 and serve as Principal Trustee of Perkisound CIO. I have gained invaluable experience working with ASD, SEND and disabled children, helping them fulfill their musical potential. I have started initiatives such as the Maple Music Room and the Learning Hub, and I continue to raise funds and manage projects for Perkisound CIO.

Tim Perkins

I am an independent music professional, composer, teacher, performer and session musician with 40 years of experience in the business. I work across education and performance, collaborating with publishers and libraries while continually exploring new musical ideas. I founded the Perkisound centre in 2017 and serve as Principal Trustee of Perkisound CIO. I have gained invaluable experience working with ASD, SEND and disabled children, helping them fulfill their musical potential. I have started initiatives such as the Maple Music Room and the Learning Hub, and I continue to raise funds and manage projects for Perkisound CIO.

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I am an independent music professional, composer, teacher, performer and session musician with 40 years of experience in the business. I work across education and performance, collaborating with publishers and libraries while continually exploring new musical ideas.

I founded the Perkisound centre in 2017 and serve as Principal Trustee of Perkisound CIO. I have gained invaluable experience working with ASD, SEND and disabled children, helping them fulfill their musical potential. I have started initiatives such as the Maple Music Room and the Learning Hub, and I continue to raise funds and manage projects for Perkisound CIO.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at Perkisound
January 1, 2017 - November 6, 2025
Founding the Perkisound centre in 2017; developing initiatives such as the Maple Music Room and the Learning Hub; invaluable experience working with ASD, SEND & disabled children to help fulfill their musical potential.
Founder at Perkisound Centre
January 1, 2017 - Present
Founding the Perkisound centre in 2017.
Founder / Centre Leader at Perkisound CIO
January 1, 2017 - Present
Founded the Perkisound centre in 2017; led initiatives such as Maple Music Room and Learning Hub; fundraising and project management for Perkisound CIO; work with ASD, SEND and disabled children to fulfill their musical potential.
Principal Trustee at Perkisound Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Perkisound CIO)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Founding the Perkisound centre in 2017; fundraising and project management; Maple Music Room and Learning Hub initiatives; ASD, SEND and disabled children engagement.

Education

LTCL Viola at Trinity College of Music
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1982
FTCL Composition at Trinity College of Music
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
PhD Composition & Orchestration at Birmingham Conservatoire
January 1, 2015 - November 6, 2025
LTCL Viola at Trinity College of Music
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1982
FTCL Composition at Trinity College of Music
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
PhD Composition & Orchestration at Birmingham Conservatoire
January 1, 2015 - January 11, 2026
LTCL Viola at Trinity College of Music
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1982
FTCL Composition at Trinity College of Music
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
PhD Composition & Orchestration at Birmingham Conservatoire
January 1, 2015 - January 31, 2026
LTCL Viola at Trinity College of Music
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1982
FTCL Composition at Trinity College of Music
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
PhD Composition & Orchestration at Birmingham Conservatoire
January 1, 2015 - January 31, 2026

Qualifications

LTCL Viola
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1982
FTCL Composition
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
PhD in Composition & Orchestration
January 1, 2015 - November 6, 2025
LTCL Viola
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1982
FTCL Composition
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
PhD in Composition & Orchestration
January 1, 2015 - January 31, 2026
LTCL Viola
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1982
FTCL Composition
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
PhD in Composition & Orchestration
January 1, 2015 - January 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other