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Simon Lyon

Simon Lyon

Freelance Producer/Music Technology Educator/Demonstrator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Former Brand Manger for Ableton : Music Producer/Songwriter/Ableton Certified Trainer/Educator/Presenter

  • Education

    • The Manchester Metropolitan University

      1999 - 2000
      P.G.C.E. Music Music Pedagogy

      PGCE Secondary Education (MUSIC)

    • The University of Salford

      1994 - 1997
      Popular Music and Recording Music Production

      BA Popular Music and Recording

  • Experience

    • Ruthless Producer

      Jan 2004 - now
      Freelance Producer/Music Technology Educator/Demonstrator

      Producing a variety of artists who are looking for the missing link to take their music to the next level.Working from my project studio in Manchester I have worked with some great artists including Marshall Jefferson, Bipolar Sunshine, Benga and new Manchester based artists From Ashes and Stolen Haven.Always busy and love it!

    • MCMA

      Sept 2010 - Mar 2012
      Music Lecturer

      Delivery of BTEC LEVEL 3 Music Technology

    • Scan Pro Audio

      Apr 2012 - Dec 2014
      Pro Audio/Education Consultant

      Assisting Schools/Colleges and Universities with the purchasing of Music Technology.Free consultation backed with Scan computers excellent service and product range.Helping teachers to successfully implement technology to assist teaching,learning and assessment.Working with leading brands Ableton ,Focusrite/Novation,Roland and Korg and UAD.

    • Simon Lyon Music

      Oct 2013 - now
      Ableton Live Certified Trainer

      Ableton Live evangelist! Spreading the word of Creative Music Production and Live Electronic Performance. Making music technology make more sense to a whole range of people from established artists to absolute beginners..Based in Manchester, offer 1 to 1 training and on site workshops/masterclasses in Schools/Colleges and Universities.Currently assisting Bipolar Sunshine(Polydor) with their use of Ableton Live in their upcoming tours.Further info here: www.simonlyonmusic.com Show less

    • SSR manchester

      Jan 2015 - May 2016
      Music production tutor (ableton live)

      Delivery of Ableton Live/Push course content

    • Ableton

      May 2016 - Jan 2025

      Working with Education & Training in the UK & IE, maintaining and building relationships with Educational Institutions, Artists and Dealers . Helping to make music make sense and encourage creation,experimentation and of course fun!Working with Ableton Live, Push and Link Connecting artists,producers, retailers and education establishments with Ableton Live 9 and Push. Working with Artists, Educators, Content Creators and music-making communities in the UK/IE.Managing training, demonstrations, sales and social media campaigns.

      • Education Specialist UK&IE

        Jul 2016 - Jan 2025

      • Branding Manager UK&IE

        May 2015 - Jan 2025

      • Brand Manager UK&IE

        Mar 2021 - Oct 2024

      • Product and Training Specialist

        May 2016 - Apr 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications