buzzy bees music
Gorebridge
Erin Whyte (founder and teacher) – I started my love of music at a young age and
began classical training from the age of 14. After leaving school I went on to
study popular singing at Jewel and Esk College on their HND Music course. During
these 2 years I sang in bands and in choirs and my passion for performing was
born. From here I went on to focus on my classical voice at Edinburgh Napier
University where I studied on their BMus (hons) course for 4 years. I gained a
lot of experience singing solo and in small groups which really helped build my
self-confidence. I have worked with children for over 16 years, starting out
shadowing a music teacher in primary schools. This is where I found my love for
teaching music to young children. Knowing I wanted to work with children I left
retail and started working at Newtongrange After School Club. From here I began
working as a Learning Assistant at Stockbridge Primary School and worked at
their After School Club. Following the birth of my son in 2014 I gave up work to
be a full time Mum. With lots more free time I could take him to classes for
little ones where I met some of my best friends, and Charlie did too. I found
out how invaluable these classes were for both child and carer and realised that
this was the environment I wanted to work in. In 2015 I became a teacher for
Monkey Music. Here I learnt how to really work with babies and toddlers and grow
relationships with them and their carers. My dream for a long time has been to
combine my passions for singing, music and working with young children. With the
arrival of our daughter Katie at the start of 2017 I am finally back to work and
realising that dream. I think it’s highly important to have affordable and
educational classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers in and around local
areas, not only for the little ones to make friends, but for the adults to meet
people from the community too. Music is a great tool to bring people together
and also encourages self-confidence which is an important factor in a young
person’s life.n