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Biog – Jim Bernardin

“Natural entertainer and fortissimo educator.” SecEd

Jim Bernardin has been inspiring primary school children and teachers for over ten years with his unique brand of music workshops and performances. His ability to connect with, and inspire children of all ages, and their teachers, has kept him in constant demand in schools throughout the south of England.

In addition Jim has recently released his own workshop book and cd aimed at Primary music specialists entitled, ‘We Love To Party!’.

Jim began his musical career as a professional drummer before moving into education. He has taught percussion in state and independent schools and has directed and composed for various percussion ensembles alongside his teaching. He gained a first class honours degree in music and writing as a mature student and studied marimba and other tuned instruments during this period.

In the last five years he has specialised in playing the Caribbean
steel pan and continues to freelance as a percussionist in many styles.

In addition to his music experience Jim has had travel, sport and music articles published in various journals and newspapers, as well as his own book ‘Diary Of A Pregnant Male!’.