Marcel Pusey
PEAK Presenter
Based in:
London, EnglandMarcel Pusey is a Composer, Educator and bass-player based in the UK.
He manages Award Winning Production Company, Bassistry Music providing World Music, Music Tech & Composition Workshops in schools and colleges in the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Australia and USA.
Live Workshops:
Bassistry Music’s Rhythm, Song & Dance workshops are wholly interactive, use original songs and explore a wide range of music genres. Marcel adapted the content to create an online music library called ‘Cool4School’ which is now used in over 13 counrties.
Music Technology:
Marcel’s company O-Music Ltd, co-developed the composition and learning app, O-GenPlus. He provides music technology song writing workshops for primary & high schools.
O-Music Ltd sold the company in 2022 to US publishers in 2022. They continue to manage the business.
Composer:
Marcel has composed and produced 4 albums for his band, Bassistry, which works across genres from R&B, Soul, Latin, African to Jazz Groove.
He is a curator and composer for production company, MediaTracks, writting music for film, television, advertising, syncs, radio and podcasts.
Marcel has been a key note speaker, presenter and workshop leader at events in Australia (MTEC 2009, MTEC 2011), USA (T:I:M:E 2011), Norway (Musictek 2016), Sydney 2018 & Adelaide 2020 (DayTime Music) and Bangkok, Thailand (FOBISIA 2022).
PEAK Elective Session | Monday, 6th January 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Song Writing and Learning Made Simple and Accessible Using Music Technology.
Note: Aimed at Grade 5/6 and older: How do we ensure the technology does not get in the way of teaching music? Marcel will be doing a practical song writing session using a cloud-based composing & learning app, OGenPlus. He will introducing teachers to a resource that provides a support framework that takes away the need for the teacher to know the technology. He will guide teachers through the process of how students can learn core musical principles in a way that is engaging and accessible. How students learn about building rhythms, creating melodies, use chord sequences, how to write lyrics, layer and arrange music in a simple way. Be prepared to write lyrics and compose music. Please bring your laptops, Chromebooks, and headphones.
PEAK Elective Session | Tuesday, 7th January 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Interactive & Engaging Music Lesson Ideas for the Classroom & Performance - Exploring World Rhythms, Dance, Song & Movement
This hands-on session, led by Marcel, offers a dynamic and interactive experience. Marcel company Bassistry Music, has provided Rhythm, Song and Dance workshops throughout the UK, Singapore, Thailand, in the US, Hong Kong. Marcel will demonstrate the ideas he uses in schools and the Cool4School resource, providing practical insights into his teaching methods. Key topics include keeping older students engaged in singing, helping students overcome inhibitions, adding variety to lessons through the use of percussion to play rhythms. He will be exploring World music rhythms, African, Latin, Caribbean and more.