A few words about Nicola
Nicola Betts
Nicola has been performing since the age of 12, playing and singing in school events, at festivals, in shows and concerts in choirs, bands and orchestras.
Nicola went on to train at Birmingham Conservatoire as a flautist and pianist and from there she has enjoyed a rich and diverse career in music as a teacher, recording artist, performer, composer, choir leader, worship leader and community musician.
Nicola is passionate about sharing her love of singing and music making with her local community. This stems from a strong belief that music is a powerful tool which can be used to engage and unite people, impacting and benefitting everyone’s emotional, social, and physical wellbeing in wonderful ways.
Nicola’s work as a community musician is inclusive, engaging, educational and creative. It reaches out to everyone from the age of 0-80+ years old. It is Nicola’s desire that all who participate in her choirs, music groups for children and grown-ups, instrumental tuition and vocal coaching will benefit greatly through experiencing creativity and joy within an environment that is friendly, uplifting and most of all, fun!
Secondary Education: Music teacher – KS3, GCSE and A Level Music Primary Education: Classroom music teacher/music specialist for Early Years to KS2 Special Education SEND: Head of Music; Classroom music teacher / music specialist for children with additional needs Vocalist: Studio recordings for various artists Composer: Nicola writes many of her own songs for use at Tiny Toes Music as well as in the classroom, choirs, school productions, community gatherings, assemblies, and in church settings CD: Peekaboo - a collection of familiar and original songs for preschool children.
Experience & Qualifications
Nicola Betts BA(Hons) Music; PGCE; LTCL; ABSM
- Secondary Education - Music teacher – KS3, GCSE and A Level Music
- Primary Education - Classroom music teacher / music specialist for Early Years to KS2
- Special Education (SEND) - Head of Music; Classroom music teacher / music specialist for children with additional needs
- Vocalist - Studio recordings for various artists including Dave Godfrey’s ‘Number Fun’ creative maths resource series Number Fun
- Composer - Nicola writes many of her own songs for use at Tiny Toes Music as well as in the classroom, choirs, school productions, community gatherings, assemblies, and in church settings
- Choir leader - Various adult and children’s choirs
- Worship leader and worship team ministry leader
- Instrumental tutor for Flute and Piano and vocal coach
- Independent small business owner – Tiny Toes Music; York Wellbeing Choir; Private Tuition
- Musical Director for Chechelele World Music Choir
- Musical Director for The Rhythm of Life Singers at The Leveson Centre
- BA (HONS) Music
- PGCE (Secondary Education)
- PGC Dyslexia and Literacy
- Grade 8 Flute
- Grade 8 Piano
- Grade 8 Music theory
- LTCL (Licentiate of the Trinity College of Music)
- ABSM (Associate of the Birmingham School of Music)
