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Danny Ledesma

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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.

About

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.

  • 28 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 10 roles

Stay at home parentJan 2025 – Jan 2025 · 1 mo

Stay-at-home parent, raising a family.

Accompanist for Shows · Various venuesJan 2017 – Jan 2017 · 1 mo

Accompanist for shows, instrumental/vocal exams and auditions; long-running engagements including Little Shop of Horrors at Southgate School.

Head of Music · Southgate School, EnfieldJan 2017 – Jan 2017 · 1 mo

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 · Mulberry School for Girls, LondonJan 2012 – Jan 2012 · 1 mo
NQT · Southgate SchoolJan 2011 – Jan 2011 · 1 mo
PGCE School Placements · Southgate School; Bishop Douglass SchoolJan 2010 – Jan 2010 · 1 mo
Piano Accompanist · Jason Theatre SchoolJan 2009 – Jan 2009 · 1 mo
Music Production · Charanga LtdJan 2009 – Jan 2009 · 1 mo

Education

Master’s degree in Education MEd(Music) · Middlesex University2030 – 2014
Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCE(Music) · Middlesex University2030 – 2010
Postgraduate Diploma in Composition PGDip(Comp) · Royal College of Music2030 – 2007
Bachelor’s degree in Composition 2.1 BMus(TCM) · Trinity College of Music2030 – 2002

Certifications and awards

Master’s degree in Education (MEd)2030 – 2014
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Music2030 – 2010
Postgraduate Diploma in Composition (PGDip)2030 – 2007
Bachelor’s degree in Composition (BMus)2030 – 2002

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