I’m Danny Ledesma, a teacher, composer and pianist with a lifelong passion for making music and sharing it with others. Based in Málaga, Spain, I’ve led school music departments, written and arranged for ensembles, and produced music that crosses classical and contemporary lines. I enjoy helping students develop their creativity, theory, and technical skills, and I also create and release my own experimental works for streaming platforms. Beyond the classroom, I collaborate on commissions, teach 1-to-1 lessons, and work on music production and scoring projects. I’m committed to integrating technology into music education—using Sibelius, Apple devices, and digital workflows to empower learners and publish scores and tracks for public listening. Working with Charanga Ltd, one of the world's leading publishers of music teaching software. I was involved in the musical side of production, from proof-reading and producing custom electronic scores to recording and editing MIDI and audio files for production readiness. I have produced and engineered a studio album for soprano Jaqueline Pischorn and renowned pianist Gordon Fergus-Thompson.

Danny Ledesma

I’m Danny Ledesma, a teacher, composer and pianist with a lifelong passion for making music and sharing it with others. Based in Málaga, Spain, I’ve led school music departments, written and arranged for ensembles, and produced music that crosses classical and contemporary lines. I enjoy helping students develop their creativity, theory, and technical skills, and I also create and release my own experimental works for streaming platforms. Beyond the classroom, I collaborate on commissions, teach 1-to-1 lessons, and work on music production and scoring projects. I’m committed to integrating technology into music education—using Sibelius, Apple devices, and digital workflows to empower learners and publish scores and tracks for public listening. Working with Charanga Ltd, one of the world's leading publishers of music teaching software. I was involved in the musical side of production, from proof-reading and producing custom electronic scores to recording and editing MIDI and audio files for production readiness. I have produced and engineered a studio album for soprano Jaqueline Pischorn and renowned pianist Gordon Fergus-Thompson.

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I’m Danny Ledesma, a teacher, composer and pianist with a lifelong passion for making music and sharing it with others. Based in Málaga, Spain, I’ve led school music departments, written and arranged for ensembles, and produced music that crosses classical and contemporary lines. I enjoy helping students develop their creativity, theory, and technical skills, and I also create and release my own experimental works for streaming platforms.

Beyond the classroom, I collaborate on commissions, teach 1-to-1 lessons, and work on music production and scoring projects. I’m committed to integrating technology into music education—using Sibelius, Apple devices, and digital workflows to empower learners and publish scores and tracks for public listening.
Working with Charanga Ltd, one of the world’s leading publishers of music teaching
software. I was involved in the musical side of production, from proof-reading and
producing custom electronic scores to recording and editing MIDI and audio files
for production readiness. I have produced and engineered a studio album for soprano Jaqueline Pischorn and renowned pianist Gordon Fergus-Thompson.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Stay at home parent
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Stay-at-home parent, raising a family.
Head of Music at Southgate School, Enfield
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Led a busy music department in a large secondary comprehensive school; composed and arranged for the school orchestra, Jazz Band and other ensembles; organised major concerts including Christmas, Easter and the Summer Music Festival to showcase students’ talents.
Head of Music at Mulberry School for Girls, London
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Head of Music for Key Stages 3 & 4; curriculum leadership and ensemble coordination.
NQT at Southgate School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
NQT – Key Stages 3, 4 & 5; early career teaching.
PGCE School Placements at Southgate School; Bishop Douglass School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
School placements as part of PGCE training; KS3- KS5 teaching experience.
Composer and Music Tutor (Freelance)
January 1, 1997 - November 12, 2025
1-to-1 tuition in composition, music theory and piano since 1997; ongoing freelance work.
Music Production at Charanga Ltd
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Involved in production, proofreading and editing MIDI/audio for music teaching software; 2004–2009.
Album Producer/Engineer at Jaqueline Pischorn & Gordon Fergus-Thompson
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Produced and engineered album for soprano Jaqueline Pischorn and pianist Gordon Fergus-Thompson.
Piano Accompanist at Jason Theatre School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Tap, Ballet and Modern dance accompanist.
Accompanist for Shows at Various venues
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Accompanist for shows, instrumental/vocal exams and auditions; long-running engagements including Little Shop of Horrors at Southgate School.

Education

Master’s degree in Education MEd(Music) at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCE(Music) at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Postgraduate Diploma in Composition PGDip(Comp) at Royal College of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor’s degree in Composition 2.1 BMus(TCM) at Trinity College of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Education (MEd)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Postgraduate Diploma in Composition (PGDip)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor’s degree in Composition (BMus)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other