Praveenya De Silva

Dedicated and enthusiastic Music Teacher with over five years of experience delivering engaging classroom teaching and instrumental music education and Music Theory across primary and secondary school settings. Skilled in curriculum delivery, classroom management, lesson planning, and fostering creativity through inclusive and inspiring music education lessons. Currently teaching across London Primary Schools as a Cover Specialist Music Classroom Teacher and Permanent Instrumental Teacher.

Alongside extensive classroom teaching experience, I am an accomplished Piano Music Educator with a strong track record of preparing students for ABRSM, Trinity College London, and London College of Music examinations. Passionate about creating positive learning environments that develop musical skills, confidence, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for music.

Specialist Music Curriculum Classroom Cover Teacher - Sing Education - London, United Kingdom

(2026-04)

• Deliver specialist music education lessons across London Primary Schools.
• Plan and teach engaging classroom music education sessions.
• Adapt teaching approaches to diverse learning needs.
• Support curriculum objectives and student participation in music.
• Conduct choirs and school assemblies

Instrumental Teacher - Westbrook Primary School London - London, United Kingdom

(2026-05)

• Provide weekly instrumental music instruction
• Prepare students for concerts, recitals, and performances.
• Develop musical understanding and practical performance skills.

Music Workshop Series Facilitator - Little Ealing Primary School London - London, United Kingdom

(2026-05 - 2026-05)

• Designed and conducted a series of interactive music workshops.
• Introduced pupils to rhythm, performance skills, and creative musical expression based on intercultural Music Education.

Music Teacher - Lyceum International School Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka

(2021-09 - 2025-08)

• Taught students classroom music teaching curriculum based on the British Examination Curriculum.
• Developed student confidence in Music Theory in classroom teaching and the examination boards, aiding attainment of theoretical exams to allow for practical exam progress.
• Developed intermediate and advanced students, sourcing challenging sheet music to grow capabilities.
• Taught appreciation of the arts by instructing on concepts and including students in hands-on activities.
• Organized special concerts and classical recitals based on instrumental and singing performances

Managing Director and Music Educator - Bravo School of Piano Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka

(2019-01)

• Conducted and successfully organized a Virtual Musical Concert during the pandemic with students of Bravo School of Piano via zoom platform on 31.01.2021.
• Coaching students for Trinity College London, ABRSM and London College of Music UK Examination Boards in Piano Performance and Music Theory Examinations.
• Trained students in the International Music Festival associated with the British Federation of Festivals of Music in Piano Solo Performances and Vocal Performances

MA - Music and Performing Arts Education - University of West London (2025-09 - 2026-09)

Bachelor of Performing Arts (Honours) - Music - University of Visual and Performing Arts Sri Lanka (2017-02 - 2021-10)

Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma - Education Management and Leadership - OTHM UK (2024-12 - 2025-07)

ALCM - Piano Performance - University of West London (2026-08)

DipLCM - Piano Performance - University of West London (2024-10 - 2025-04)

Grade 8 Certificate - Classical Piano Performance - Trinity College of Music London