Scott Barnard
Music Preparation

Scott graduated from Trinity College of Music London in 1995 as a Classical trumpet player, he was then awarded a jazz scholarship on bass guitar.

Over the years Scott has taught brass, guitar, bass and music theory in many schools as well as coaching larger ensembles.

His professional playing career includes the QE2, summer seasons, pantos, orchestras, circus and Les Miserables.

He has recently had three tutor books published by Hal Leonard (101 Trumpet Tips, Trumpet Hanon and Bass Hanon).

Scott has had an interesting career as a music editor for the following: Trinity College Exams, Schott Music, Jazzwise, Pete Townshend, Raymond Gubby, Blake, Sky One, Peter’s Edition, RSC, BBC Concert Orchestra, Royal Opera House, (Warner Bros.) Batman Lego game.

As an arranger/orchestrator, Scott has been fortunate to have supplied many arrangements for recent  TV shows:  Don’t Forget the Lyrics and Sing If You Can.


Scott provides all our transcription services and we are thrilled that he is part of our growing team of specialists.

Contact Scott via email:
info@musicpreparation.co.uk