Staff Profile: Simon Turner Senior Lecturer in Music
Senior Lecturer in Music
Music and Media
Music has always been a huge passion for me, which has led to a career spanning more than 24 years as a composer, writer, producer and educator.
Music has always been a huge passion for me, which has led to a career spanning more than 24 years as a composer, writer, producer and educator. I have worked extensively for the BBC as a composer, producer and trainer (associate BAFTA award), as well as producing work for other broadcasters and organisations both here in the UK and abroad. My work covers a wide range of genres, from classical to experimental, and used in TV, theatre, dance, and art.
BAFTA
HEA Fellow
My teaching covers songwriting and composition across all three years. This introduces students to professional songwriting techniques and ideas, as well as other musical genres and forms that influence and enhance students own creative abilities.
Undergraduate
Professional composer and producer for TV, theatre etc.